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58. What Development Looks Like for a First Round Pick Like PCA, Cade, or Matt Shaw Apr 16, 2024

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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.

57. Recapping the First Full Weekend of the Minor League Season Apr 09, 2024

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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!

56. Brown Promotion, Caissie & Mervis Start Season Hot, Arias to the Bullpen Apr 02, 2024

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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

55. Iowa Cubs Season Preview with Alex Cohen Mar 26, 2024

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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.

54. Myrtle Beach Pelicans Season Preview with Sam Weiderhaft Mar 19, 2024

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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.

53. South Bend Cubs Season Preview with Brendan King and Max Thoma Mar 12, 2024

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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.

52. Tennessee Smokies Season Preview with Mick Gillispie Mar 05, 2024

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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.

51. Prospects Impacted by Bellinger Signing, MLB Debut Predictions Feb 27, 2024

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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)

50. Crafting Stacked Teams in a Prospect Fantasy Draft Feb 13, 2024

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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!

49. Answering Listener Questions Live! Jan 30, 2024

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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!

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