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  • 149. What Prospects Could be Dealt by the Cubs at the Trade Deadline?

    149. What Prospects Could be Dealt by the Cubs at the Trade Deadline?
    2026/07/21
    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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    44 分
  • 148. MLB Draft 2026 Recap: Meet Your Newest Cubs Prospects

    148. MLB Draft 2026 Recap: Meet Your Newest Cubs Prospects
    2026/07/14
    Greg Huss, Bryan Smith, and Greg Zumach reflect on the Cubs' draft strategy this year and break down how different it is compared to past seasons. Additionally, they provide insights on all 21 of the team's selections in this year's MLB Draft:

    1. Cade Townsend, 2. Caden Sorrell, 2C. Myles Bailey, 3. Carson Jasa, 4. Dylan Marionneaux, 5. Dylan Blomker, 6. Isaac Morton, 7. Cole Tryba, 8. Lance Williams, 9. Chase Meyer, 10. Luke Alwood, 11. Ariston Veasey, 12. Brandon Arvidson, 13. Emanuel Hernandez, 14. Corey Nunez, 15. Griffin Naess, 16. Ahston Pocol, 17. Ryan Marton, 18. Luke McGrath, 19. Luke Guth, 20. Brennan Hudson
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    1 時間 16 分
  • 147. How Good Are the Cubs Catching Prospects?

    147. How Good Are the Cubs Catching Prospects?
    2026/06/30
    Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:
    • Ethan Conrad and Brody McCullough rehab appearances
    • Grant Kipp promoted to Iowa
    • Cole Mathis traded to the Mets
    • Kaleb Wing leaves his start early
    • An in-depth breakdown of 6 catchers in the system: Owen Ayers, Logan Poteet, Ariel Armas, Justin Stransky, Miguel Useche, and Jose Silva
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    55 分
  • 146. MLB Owners Draft Proposal is ABSURD, Cubs Draft Preview, and Jaxon Wiggins is Back

    146. MLB Owners Draft Proposal is ABSURD, Cubs Draft Preview, and Jaxon Wiggins is Back
    2026/06/23
    Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach:
    • News and notes in the system: Jaxon Wiggins return from injury, Knoxville wins the division, Cameron Sisneros traded, Jace Beck is legit, and Ethan Conrad close to a return
    • A comprehensive preview of the Cubs 2026 draft including who they might select at 23 and who this year's Josiah Hartshorn might be
    • An opportunity to rip into the ridiculous proposal MLB owners put together regarding future MLB Drafts: cutting the number of rounds from 20 to 12, cutting the bonuses given out in half, eliminating high school players from the draft, and plenty more
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    1 時間 11 分
  • 145. Who is the Cubs Prospect 1st Half MVP: Hartshorn, Ayers, Rojas, or Ramirez?

    145. Who is the Cubs Prospect 1st Half MVP: Hartshorn, Ayers, Rojas, or Ramirez?
    2026/06/16
    On this week's episode, Greg Huss and Bryan Smith discuss what everyone else in the world is discussing -- Josiah Hartshorn, Owen Ayers, Jefferson Rojas, and Pedro Ramirez.

    Each of the four Cubs prospects have had outrageously impressive seasons so far and the guys answer a few questions:
    1. Who is the 1st half MVP?
    2. Who has had the most surprising season?
    3. What jump in rankings is most believable?
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    57 分
  • 144. HUGE Weeks From Hartshorn, Rojas, and Ayers and Their Impact on the System

    144. HUGE Weeks From Hartshorn, Rojas, and Ayers and Their Impact on the System
    2026/06/09
    On a livestream (that operates equally as good in podcast form), Greg Huss is joined by CHGO's Brendan Miller. In addition to a little more MLB Cubs chatter sprinkled into the episode than is typical for this show, the guys discuss some of the breakout performers on the farm this year including Josiah Harthsorn, Jefferson Rojas, Owen Ayers (each of whom had massive weeks), Mason McGwire, and Pierce Coppola. The duo also breaks down how we should feel about the state of the system in comparison to the our thoughts preseason.
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    1 時間 23 分
  • 143. BUY or SELL: How Legit Are These Cubs Prospect Hot/Cold Starts?

    143. BUY or SELL: How Legit Are These Cubs Prospect Hot/Cold Starts?
    2026/06/02
    On this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith, the guys evaluate the start of the year for 15 Cubs prospects and determine whether their hot starts AND cold starts are legit or if they will regress to the mean.
    • Hot Bats: Owen Ayers, Cole Mathis, Ty Southisene, Brett Bateman
    • Cold Bats: Kade Snell, Ariel Armas, Alexey Lumpuy, Jonathon Long
    • Hot Arms: Mason McGwire, Dominick Reid, Marino Santy
    • Cold Arms: JP Wheat, Jackson Kirkpatrick, Erian Rodriguez, Nazier Mule
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    51 分
  • 142. Iowa Cubs Update: Pedro, Alcantara, Long, Triantos, Bateman, & More!

    142. Iowa Cubs Update: Pedro, Alcantara, Long, Triantos, Bateman, & More!
    2026/05/27
    Greg Huss is joined by Iowa Cubs broadcaster Jason Kempf! Topics include:
    • What coaches think about Pedro Ramirez's breakout
    • Has BJ Murray Jr. been just as impressive as Pedro?
    • Why is Jonathon Long struggling so much at the plate?
    • How does Kevin Alcantara fit on the MLB roster?
    • James Triantos is doing typical James Triantos things
    • Is Brett Bateman the (second) most patient hitter in all of baseball?
    • An insane revolving door of pitchers on the Iowa roster
    • Why veteran pitchers continue to re-sign with the Cubs to play in Des Moines
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    51 分