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**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.

Latest Episodes:

28. Get To Know Your 20 New Draft Picks Jul 12, 2023

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You get three hosts for this episode with Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith!

What to expect from 1st round pick Matt Shaw
Details on every single pick from round 2 to round 10
Notable picks that really caught our eyes on day 3 of the draft

27. MLB Draft Preview Jul 04, 2023

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The MLB Draft is less than a week away, so let's preview what it might look like for the Cubs!

MLB Draft basics
Recent mock drafts
Who is on the Cubs' radar?
Rising players
Sleeper picks

26. Why is Alcantara Falling Off Prospect Lists, Cade Horton is Dominant Jun 27, 2023

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South Bend Cubs broadcaster Max Thoma joins Greg Huss for this week's episode as the two talk...

Cade Horton's dominant start to his pro career
BJ Murray's selection to the Futures Game
Moises Ballesteros' transition to South Bend
Why Kevin Alcantara mysteriously is falling off prospects lists

25. Statcast Dive with Brendan Miller, What Happened to Top Prospects in Chicago? Jun 20, 2023

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Brendan Miller of CHGO joins the show this week to bring a Major League perspective to this minor league podcast. He and Greg Huss talk about prospects that were successful in the minors and why they haven't been as good in the big leagues. The two get lost in plenty of new Triple-A Statcast talk before ending the show with Brendan asking Greg some tough questions about the system as we know it.

24. PCA & Cade Horton Deep Dives, Canario & Gray on Comeback Trail Jun 13, 2023

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

Expectations for Alexander Canario and Drew Gray as they return from injuries
Deep dive on Cade Horton and what makes him special
Deep dive on Pete Crow-Armstrong and the chances he is a stud in the big leagues

23. Mailbag Episode: Answering Listener Questions About the Entire System Jun 06, 2023

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Always one of the more fun shows, the two Gregs dig into the mailbag to answer ten listener questions in the episode:

When will Ferris and Ballesteros be promoted?
Potential ace pitchers?
Who wins a Cubs prospect home run derby?
Who can help the Cubs bullpen?
Can the system change the way a bullpen is constructed?
Ed Howard's projection?
Thoughts on Cole Roederer?
Can Haydn McGeary be a top 10 prospect?
Overall thoughts of the system?
Who could Cubs take in first round of draft?
What is one player you would like the Cubs to draft?

22. Starters Moving to the Pen, 3 Breakout Players, and Underrated Prospects May 30, 2023

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

Daniel Palencia, Luke Little, Ryan Jensen, and Riley Thompson in the bullpen
A game of "Are They Legit?" featuring Luis Vazquez, Ezequiel Pagan, and BJ Murray
Which prospects do we think are the most underrated?

21. Talking Caleb Kilian, Brennen Davis, & Miguel Amaya with Alex Cohen May 23, 2023

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Greg Huss is joined by Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen in this episode. Topics:

Alex talks Greg off the Kilian-sized ledge
Miguel Amaya's insane start in Triple-A
Why Brennen Davis has had a more successful season than you'd think
What it is like for Cam Sanders and Riley Thompson to convert to the bullpen
Who is up next for a big league promotion?

20. Looking at the Cubs System From a League-Wide Perspective with Aram Leighton May 16, 2023

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Greg Huss is joined by Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Just Baseball, Aram Leighton. As Cubs fans, we can be a little blinded by our fandom as we rate the legitimacy of the system. Covering the entire league and their prospects, Aram provides some much-needed context for players like PCA, Matt Mervis, Owen Caissie, and Kevin Alcantara while also breaking down the depth and pitching infrastructure of the organization.
Check out Aram's work:
The Call Up: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCallUpPod
Just Baseball: https://www.justbaseball.com/

19. Mervis & Amaya Call-Ups, Ferris Dominates in Debut, and Rehabbing Prospects May 09, 2023

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The two Gregs discuss a ton of player movement throughout the system...

The MLB debuts of Matt Mervis and Miguel Amaya
Jackson Ferris in his first pro start
Promotions for Cade Horton and Luke Little
DJ Herz on his way back from injury
A trio of Arizona rehabbers in James Triantos, Ed Howard, and Alexander Canario

They end the show with some draft talk with the event just two months out.

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