Cubs On Deck
From player interviews to rankings and analysis, Cubs On Deck is dedicated to bringing you everything you need to know about the Chicago Cubs minor league system and its top prospects.
Episodes
May 28, 2024 • 54 mins
Greg Zumach is back to talk all things MLB Draft. He recaps the draft prospects at the Big Ten Tournament Championship and answers listener questions.
Who might the Cubs target in round 1, a mock selection in round 19, underslot options and more in this week's episode.
Who might the Cubs target in round 1, a mock selection in round 19, underslot options and more in this week's episode.
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Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss Brendan Miller of CHGO:
- Brennen Davis is lighting the world on fire and is about ready for a call-up to Chicago
- We discuss the lack of a Luis Vazquez promotion hours before news broke he actually was being promoted
- Owen Caissie's spray chart and advanced numbers
- Cade Horton's fastball velocity and shape
- Relievers in the upper minors
- Young guys in Chicago like PCA, Wicks, Brown, and Palenci...
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May 14, 2024 • 63 mins
On this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith, the guys go IN-DEPTH on two of the top prospects in the Cubs organization: Matt Shaw and Jefferson Rojas. The guys compare and contrast the players' tools, futures, styles, and break down what makes each stud unique.
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May 7, 2024 • 64 mins
Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Myrtle Beach Pelicans broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft:
- Cade Horton's Triple-A debut
- New Baseball America Top 100 includes Jefferson Rojas
- Cristian Hernandez's strong performance
- Reggie Preciado's strong performance
- Getting to know the newest Pelicans players including Nick Dean, Juan Bello, Mason McGwire, Kenten Egbert, Ty Johnson, Shane Marshall, Christopher Paciolla, and Alfonsin Rosario ...
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April 30, 2024 • 64 mins
Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Mervis promotions
- Alfonsin Rosario's first homer
- Cade Horton to Iowa or Chicago?
- Luis Vazquez's on-base streak
- Jefferson Rojas' hit streak
- Brennen Davis exit velos
- Max Bain on the call for South Bend
- Over/under stat predictions for Owen Caissie, Kevin Alcantara, Moises Ballesteros, Michael Arias, and Connor Noland
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April 23, 2024 • 59 mins
In this tag team episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach, the guys address plenty of great listener questions regarding relief options to replace the struggling arms in Chicago, the odd start for Kevin Alcantara, Matt Shaw and Cade Horton's timeline to Iowa, trade value for Matt Mervis and Luis Vazquez, the depth of the system, and plenty of draft prep!
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April 16, 2024 • 66 mins
In this week's episode, Greg Huss and Bryan Smith walk through the development of the 11 first round picks that find themselves in the organization: Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Ed Howard, Jordan Wicks, Cade Horton, Matt Shaw, Jameson Taillon, Dansby Swanson, Nick Madrigal, Michael Busch, and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
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April 9, 2024 • 73 mins
We’ve finally arrived to good stuff. Greg Huss is solo in this episode and he took on the task of recapping the first weekend with all four Cubs affiliates suiting up. He also addressed some official player assignment concerns along the way. It’s was also a live episode so he took listener questions and comments throughout the episode! Enjoy and we’ll be back next week with multiple hosts!
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April 2, 2024 • 62 mins
Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach:
- Ben Brown's promotion to Chicago
- Jordan Wicks' whiffs in his season debut against the champs
- Owen Caissie's hot start in Triple-A
- Matt Mervis' hard hit balls & future with the Cubs
- Michael Arias' move to the bullpen so quickly
- Listener questions
- Z's mock draft
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March 26, 2024 • 73 mins
Greg Huss and Bryan Smith are joined by Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen to give a season preview of the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate. The guys give their thoughts on Pete Crow-Armstrong, Owen Caissie, Brennen Davis, Matt Mervis, Ben Brown, Cam Sanders, and plenty more top prospects.
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March 19, 2024 • 65 mins
Greg Huss is joined by Myrtle Beach Pelicans broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft to give a season preview of the Cubs' Single-A affiliate. The guys give their thoughts on Cristian and Alexis Hernandez, Will Sanders, Luis Rujano, Carter Trice, Mason McGwire, Christopher Paciolla and plenty more top prospects.
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March 12, 2024 • 65 mins
Greg Huss is joined by South Bend Cubs broadcasters Brendan King and Max Thoma to give a season preview of the Cubs' High-A affiliate. The guys give their thoughts on Jefferson Rojas, Drew Gray, Michael Arias, Brody McCullough, Ed Howard, and plenty more top prospects.
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March 5, 2024 • 52 mins
Greg Huss is joined by Tennessee Smokies broadcaster Mick Gillispie to give a season preview of the Cubs' Double-A affiliate. The two guys give their thoughts on Cade Horton, Matt Shaw, James Triantos, BJ Murray Jr, and plenty more top prospects.
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February 27, 2024 • 71 mins
Back with our first episode of the weekly schedule, Greg Huss and Greg Zumach talk...
- Prospects in MLB Spring Training games including Matt Shaw, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Brennen Davis
- The impact Cody Bellinger's signing has on prospects including PCA, Michael Busch, Matt Mervis, and Alexander Canario
- Predicting what prospects will make their MLB debut in Chicago this year (both guys landed on 9 players)
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February 13, 2024 • 64 mins
Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith sit down for their favorite episode of the year: drafting 60 players to fill out rosters of only Cubs prospects. Listen along for thoughts on every single one of of draftees and watch on YouTube to follow along as the guys craft their rosters. You decide who built the best team!
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January 30, 2024 • 72 mins
The trio of Greg Huss, Bryan Smith, and Greg Zumach hop on the show for this week’s special live edition of the podcast! As spring training inches closer, it’s the perfect time to answer listener questions about Cubs prospects live as they come in!
Don't worry! We recorded this live, but you can listen to the episode any time!
Don't worry! We recorded this live, but you can listen to the episode any time!
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January 16, 2024 • 99 mins
Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:
- How we see top 50 prospect Michael Busch fitting in with the Cubs
- What the Cubs gave up with Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope
- A full interview with Bryce Windham where we talk about his comfort levels behind the plate, the use of the ABS system in Triple-A, his teammates, and his positive mental state these days
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January 2, 2024 • 70 mins
Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach:
- The Cubs have hired Jason Kanzler as their new farm director and promoted Ryan Otero to oversee their pitching development. We project what that means for the organization.
- There has been far too much PCA discourse this offseason. We try to put an end to it once and for all.
- MLB introduced Spring Breakout and we predict the roster the Cubs might throw together.
- In respon...
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December 19, 2023 • 62 mins
Always the entertainer, Cubs prospect Cole Roederer joins Greg Huss, becoming the show's first player to come on the show more than once! Topics include (but are absolutely not limited to):
- A day in the life of Cole Roederer in the offseason
- How his mindset has changed over the course of his pro career
- The absolute heater he went on in July
- The vibes in the Tennessee clubhouse
- What it's like playing for Kevin Graber
- How he acted once...
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December 5, 2023 • 69 mins
Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach:
- PCA, Triantos, & Arias vs. Cade, Canario, & Haydn
- Shaw, Bally, & Ferris vs. Jaguar, ONKC, & Gray
- Rojas, Brody, & BJMJ vs. Brown, Vazquez, & Alexis
- Several listener questions!
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