Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith discuss the Cubs' options as to who they should protect from the Rule 5 Draft. What prospects get added to the 40-man roster and who might get poached by another team? The trio runs through a whole host of names after the obvious selection -- Owen Caissie. The guys end the show by answering a few listener questions!

In this episode, Greg Huss is joined by Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year Brandon Birdsell. The righty covers all sorts of topics including his funky delivery, an uptick in stuff this year, a battle against a teammate for the most innings, how he manipulates the baseball, and plenty more.

In the first player interview of the offseason, Greg Huss is joined by Iowa Cubs reliever Riley Martin. The guys talk... Transitioning from college starter to pro relieverThe journey from a 5th year senior in Division 2 to being one step away from the big leaguesHis competitive nature on the moundA hot finish to the yearThings he's working on over the offseason

Topics on the first episode of the offseason with Greg Huss and Brendan Miller: The Arizona Fall League has started and we FINALLY have the chance to run through the Cubs players assigned to the leagueA comprehensive look into whether the Cubs should be more aggressive in promoting their prospects to the Majors Leagues including past examples, pros, cons, types of players that it works best for, and who might fit the bill next year

Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith hand out 20 total awards on the 2nd edition of the Cubs On Deck Award Show. They span from standard ones like Hitter of the Year to weird ones like the I-80 Road Warrior Award followed by superlatives like Most Power and Best Breaking Ball. A huge thanks to everyone for tuning in each week this season. Your support has been absolutely incredible and we appreciate each and every one of you!

Hosts Greg Huss and Alex Cohen break down a whole host of prospects that currently call Iowa home: Owen Caissie, Kevin Alcantara, Matt Shaw, James Triantos, Moises Ballesteros, Ed Howard, Brandon Birdsell, Connor Noland, and Michael Arias.

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: Storylines from the Myrtle Beach Pelicans seasonStorylines from the South Bend Cubs seasonTracking Baseball America's Top 100 list and where Cubs prospects have fallen on it over the course of the season (spoiler: it doesn't look as good now compared to the middle of summer)State of the SystemCubs On Deck's apparel today was provided by Travis Mathew

Topics on today's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Cam Smith's hot performance to start off his pro career and if we see him finish the season in TennesseeJames Triantos crazy stolen base numbers and what it means for his long-term projectionPredictions for the Arizona Fall League including Moises Ballesteros, Ben Cowles, Brody McCullough, and Luis RujanoHow the hot Smokies got into the playoffs

Greg Zumach flies solo for this episode as he answers plenty of your questions from draft classes through guys knocking on the door to Chicago!

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: - Cade Horton and Ben Brown's extended absences due to injury and what it means for their projection in future seasons - Why the Cubs system was ranked outside the top 10 by both ESPN and Baseball America - Estimating when Owen Caissie, Moises Ballesteros, Matt Shaw, James Triantos, and Kevin Alcantara will make their MLB debuts - A deep dive into the success of Brandon Birdsell

Greg Huss is joined by Myrtle Beach broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft in this episode as the guys talk... The promotions of Matt Shaw, James Triantos, and Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A IowaWhat it would mean for Cam Smith to play in Myrtle BeachThe Pelicans hot streakIndividual analysis on Eriandys Ramon, Cristian Hernandez, Alfonsin Rosario, Carter Trice, Leonel Espinoza, Yenrri Rojas, Christian Olivo, Nico Zeglin, Kenten Egbert, Miguel Pabon, and Nazier Mule

In this week's episode, Greg Huss and Bryan Smith take a look at each of the three trades the Cubs made at the trade deadline and give their in-depth thoughts on the prospects added (Jack Neely, Ben Cowles) and lost (Hunter Bigge, Ty Johnson, Yohendrick Pinango, Josh Rivera). Stick around for the end when Greg interviews one of the true fan-favorite prospsects in the system in Frankie Scalzo Jr.

Greg Huss just released his new Cubs prospect rankings at North Side Bound and he’sanswering your questions about why he ranked certain players where he did! He gives some tidbits about all 30 prospects on his list. Full rankings and write-ups: https://northsidebound.com/2024/07/08/greg-huss-updates-his-top-30-prospects-with-plenty-of-new-guys-in-the-mix/

You get three hosts for this episode with Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith. The crew breaks down each of the 20 Cubs draft picks from this week! Cam SmithCole MathisRonny CruzTy SouthiseneAriel ArmasRyan GallagherIvan BrethowrEdgar AlvarezBrooks CapleMatt HalbachEli LovichDaniel AvitiaEvan AschenbeckCameron SisnerosHayden FrankChristian GordonBen JohnsonThomas HangusOwen AyersBrayden Risedorph

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: - Owen Caissie and Matt Shaw selected to the Futures Game - Moises Ballesteros to participate in the first ever Futures Skills Showcase - Hunter Bigge promotion to Chicago - Brandon Birdsell promotion to Iowa - Brennen Davis back injury - Our brand new prospect lists

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: Alfonsin Rosario's historic start in Myrtle BeachCole Roederer's future as a 4th outfielderThe grouping of starting pitchers in the organization after Cade HortonOwen Caissie's promotion to Chicago timelineMLB Draft prep just 2 weeks out from the event

Jack McMullen, broadcaster for the Indianapolis Indians, joins the show with Greg Huss to talk... Moises Ballesteros' first week in IowaOwen Caissie at the plate and on defenseWhat Matt Mervis and Alexander Canario have to proveTriple-A relievers Hunter Bigge, Michael Arias, and Ethan Roberts

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Crazy ump show in the South Bend gameDrew Gray's less than stellar startMoises Ballesteros promotion to IowaJames Triantos not yet promoted to IowaFrankie Scalzo Jr's scoreless innings streak and promotion to IowaCristian Hernandez might be backEthan Roberts added to 40-man rosterDJ Herz shows out with his new team

Topics on this week's episode where Greg Huss goes solo for a live recording: Jaxon Wiggins full-season debutCade Horton's injuryJames Triantos' stolen base numbersRecent draft successWho should be promoted nextMore listener questions

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.

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 ChicagoWe discuss the lack of a Luis Vazquez promotion hours before news broke he actually was being promotedOwen Caissie's spray chart and advanced numbersCade Horton's fastball velocity and shapeRelievers in the upper minorsYoung guys in Chicago like PCA, Wicks, Brown, and Palencia

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.

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Myrtle Beach Pelicans broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft: Cade Horton's Triple-A debutNew Baseball America Top 100 includes Jefferson RojasCristian Hernandez's strong performanceReggie Preciado's strong performanceGetting to know the newest Pelicans players including Nick Dean, Juan Bello, Mason McGwire, Kenten Egbert, Ty Johnson, Shane Marshall, Christopher Paciolla, and Alfonsin Rosario

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Mervis promotionsAlfonsin Rosario's first homerCade Horton to Iowa or Chicago?Luis Vazquez's on-base streakJefferson Rojas' hit streakBrennen Davis exit velosMax Bain on the call for South BendOver/under stat predictions for Owen Caissie, Kevin Alcantara, Moises Ballesteros, Michael Arias, and Connor Noland