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158. State of the System: Strengths and Weaknesses of the Cubs Farm Oct 13, 2026

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In this episode, Greg Huss and Bryan Smith talk through the strengths and weaknesses of the Cubs farm system and its prospects. This includes Josiah Hartshorn, developing power and catching, pitching in the upper minors, international free agents, and shortstops.

157. Annual Cubs Prospects Award Show Sep 22, 2026

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The Cubs minor league season is complete and that means its time to hand out 23 awards to our favorite prospects. A list of the awards can be found below but you'll need to check out who each of Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith selected for each one.
Hitter of the Year Starting
Pitcher of the Year
Reliever of the Year
Breakout Player of the Year
Comeback Player of the Year
Most Fun to Watch
Most Excited to Watch Next Year
Biggest Surprise
Best MLB Debut Season
Sean Barry Award
Javier Assad Award
Ben Leeper Award
I-80 Road Warrior Award
Hey, Did You Lose My Number Award
Making Up For Lost Time Award
The One That Got Away Award
Best Fastball
Best Breaking Ball
Best Offspeed
Most Power
Best Feel to Hit
Fastest Runner
Best Defense

156. Arizona Fall League Assignments, Jaxon Wiggins The Reliever Sep 15, 2026

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Topics on this week's Q&A episode with Greg Huss:

Rumored Arizona Fall League assignments including Kade Snell and Dominick Reid
A look at this year and next year for Josiah Harthsorn
Jaxon Wiggins outlook
Roster decisions for Brody McCullough and Kohl Franklin
The curious case of Alexey Lumpuy
The curious case of Jostin Florentino
What traded prospect will we miss the most?
Projecting my top 5 prospects for this time next year

155. Minor League and Draft Q&A with Greg Z Sep 08, 2026

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We asked for questions and you delivered. Greg Zumach flies solo this week discussing questions about the Cubs minor league prospects and draft.

154. Josiah Hartshorn Makes History, BJ Murray Jr. to Chicago! Sep 01, 2026

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Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach:
- Takeaways from the season as it begins to wind down
- BJ Murray Jr called up to Chicago!
- Josiah Hartshorn makes Cubs prospect history with his 20 homers and 100 RBI
- Angel Cepeda is super critical to the success of the system at shortstop
- Ethan Conrad back to the IL
- Ed Howard released

153. Ethan Conrad Promotion, Kane Kepley Dominating, Jaxon Wiggins the Reliever Aug 25, 2026

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Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:

Juan Cabada's hot start in full-season ball
Ethan Conrad's promotion to High-A South Bend
Kane Kepley turning it up a notch in Double-A Knoxville
Angel Cepeda has been terrific when healthy
Caden Sorrell has shown off a pretty swing and athleticism
Jaxon Wiggins now working in relief in Triple-A Iowa
Jackson Brockett might win Cubs MiLB Pitcher of the Year
Ethan Flanagan is extremely underrated
Chase Meyer's stuff reminds us of Keegan Thompson
Yoendris Gonzalez might be the best relief prospect in the system
Pierce Coppola made his best start of the year

152. I-Cubs Field of Dreams Game, Owen Ayers Next Catcher Up to Chicago? Aug 18, 2026

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Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Iowa Cubs broadcaster Jason Kempf:

Recapping the Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints Field of Dreams game experience
What it was like having Brett Bateman, Jonathon Long, Jace Beck, and Moises Ballesteros all traded off the Iowa roster at the trade deadline
Notes on players including Owen Ayers, Ethan Hearn, BJ Murray Jr, Kevin Alcantara, Kohl Franklin, and Jaxon Wiggins

151. Josiah Hartshorn is ELITE and Kane Kepley Finally Gets Promoted Aug 11, 2026

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Prospects discussed on today's episode with Greg Huss and South Bend Cubs broadcaster Brendan King:

Josiah Hartshorn
Kane Kepley
Jose Escobar
Angel Cepeda
Nazier Mule
Kade Snell
Kevin Valdez
Jostin Florentino
Kohl Franklin
Ethan Flanagan
Justin Stransky
Logan Poteet
Yoendris Gonzalez
Brennan Hudson
Michael Hallquist

150. Cubs Trade Deadline Recap: What Prospects Were Dealt Away? Aug 04, 2026

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The trade deadline has come and gone and the Cubs acquired 5 players to help their Major League squad: Kevin Gausman, Braxton Garrett, Ryan Zeferjahn, Clay Holmes, and Tyrone Taylor.
In this episode, Greg Huss and Greg Zumach review what the trades mean for the Cubs system as a whole and detail the 7 players the team traded away: Jefferson Rojas, Mason McGwire, Jonathon Long, Jace Beck, Brett Bateman, Ty Southisene, and Moises Ballesteros.

149. What Prospects Could be Dealt by the Cubs at the Trade Deadline? Jul 21, 2026

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In this solo episode, Greg Huss previews the MLB Trade Deadline for the Cubs but from a prospect slant. He uses listener questions to guide conversation and address things like:

What prospects are untouchable?
Who will have more trade value this year than next year?
Is Jaxon Wiggins more likely to be traded following the results of last week's draft?
Is Jefferson Rojas the most likely top prospects to be traded?
What about the 40-man roster guys like Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcantara, Pedro Ramirez, and Moises Ballesteros?
Will the pitcher grouping of Brooks Caple, Will Sanders, Mason McGwire, Pierce Coppola, and Kevin Valdez be picked over?

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