In this tag team episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach, the guys address plenty of great listener questions regarding relief options to replace the struggling arms in Chicago, the odd start for Kevin Alcantara, Matt Shaw and Cade Horton's timeline to Iowa, trade value for Matt Mervis and Luis Vazquez, the depth of the system, and plenty of draft prep!

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.

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!

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach:  Ben Brown's promotion to ChicagoJordan Wicks' whiffs in his season debut against the champsOwen Caissie's hot start in Triple-AMatt Mervis' hard hit balls & future with the CubsMichael Arias' move to the bullpen so quicklyListener questionsZ's mock draft

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 DavisThe impact Cody Bellinger's signing has on prospects including PCA, Michael Busch, Matt Mervis, and Alexander CanarioPredicting what prospects will make their MLB debut in Chicago this year (both guys landed on 9 players)

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!

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!

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: How we see top 50 prospect Michael Busch fitting in with the CubsWhat the Cubs gave up with Jackson Ferris and Zyhir HopeA full interview with Bryce Windham where we talk about his comfort levels behind the plate, the use of the ABS system in Triple-A, his teammates, and his positive mental state these days

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: The Cubs have hired Jason Kanzler as their new farm director and promoted Ryan Otero to oversee their pitching development. We project what that means for the organization.There has been far too much PCA discourse this offseason. We try to put an end to it once and for all.MLB introduced Spring Breakout and we predict the roster the Cubs might throw together.In response to our newest Cubs prospect rankings, we take a look at the...

Always the entertainer, Cubs prospect Cole Roederer joins Greg Huss, becoming the show's first player to come on the show more than once! Topics include (but are absolutely not limited to): A day in the life of Cole Roederer in the offseasonHow his mindset has changed over the course of his pro careerThe absolute heater he went on in JulyThe vibes in the Tennessee clubhouseWhat it's like playing for Kevin GraberHow he acted once he got to IowaTime for fluffing his teammates

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: PCA, Triantos, & Arias vs. Cade, Canario, & HaydnShaw, Bally, & Ferris vs. Jaguar, ONKC, & GrayRojas, Brody, & BJMJ vs. Brown, Vazquez, & AlexisSeveral listener questions!

Our first player guest of the offseason is Kohl Franklin as he joins Greg Huss. Topics: His three championship ringsBrand new sweeperDealing with the tacky baseball in the Southern League and how it impacted his changeupHis confidence after leaving South Bend to go to Tennessee

In this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith, the fellas break down the Rule 5 Draft and dig into five players that might get added to the 40-man roster to protect them from another team plucking them away: Michael Arias, Pablo Aliendo, Bailey Horn, Porter Hodge, and Kohl Franklin.

Aram Leighton joins Greg Huss to talk about his Top 100 List from Just Baseball, one where the Cubs feature five prospects in the top 50-ish in all of baseball: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cade Horton, Owen Caissie, Kevin Alcantara, and Matt Shaw. Just Baseball's Top 100: https://www.justbaseball.com/prospects/mlb-top-100-prospects-2023/

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Arizona Fall League updates on James Triantos, Kevin Alcantara, and Christian FranklinWhat might the Cubs do about pending MiLB free agents Luis Vazquez and Yonathan Perlaza?Answering listener questions including comparing and contrasting Moises Ballesteros to Kyle Schwarber as a Cubs prospectRanking Pedro Ramirez, Cristian Hernandez, Alexis Hernandez, and Christopher Paciolla

The three-headed monster of Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith wrap up the first season of the Cubs On Deck Podcast with the inaugural award show. The guys hand out a total of 18 awards, ranging from Hitter of the Year to Best Fastball to The Sean Barry Award and everything in between. A huge thanks to all of you for tuning in each week. Your support means the world to us here at COD!

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss, Bryan Smith, and Sam Weiderhaft of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Owen Caissie takes home three awards from Baseball America and MLB PipelineThe Smokies are in the Southern League Championship series thanks to a stacked rosterRecapping the Myrtle Beach Pelicans season

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and South Bend broadcaster Brendan King: Pete Crow-Armstrong's promotion to Chicago8 Cubs prospects selected to participate in the Arizona Fall League including Kevin Alcantara, James Triantos, and Alexander CanarioRecapping the South Bend Cubs 2023 campaign by handing out Team MVP, Cy Young, and Reliever of the Year

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Luke Little's promotion to ChicagoUpdates on Frankie Scalzo, Marino Santy, Jackson Ferris, Pedro Ramirez, Christian Franklin, and Jared YoungA deep dive into Justin Steele's path from the 2014 draft to his status now as one of the best pitchers on the planet

Some topics on this week's loaded mailbag episode hosted solo by Greg Huss: Who will be the next pitcher called up to Chicago?What pitchers should we expect to break out in the lower levels next year?How to replace PCA and Cade in the Top 100Predicting some Arizona Fall League selectionsWho is the odd man out of a 2024 MLB starting rotation?How to treat development in a contention windowWhat's up with Haydn McGeary?

On this week's episode, Greg Huss and Bryan Smith do deep dives into... Jordan Wicks and his fellow homegrown pitchersMatt Shaw after his promotion to Double-AAlexander Canario and his back-nessJefferson Rojas' newfound stardomThe new-age Bash Brothers in Brian Kalmer and Jonathon LongThe officially settled-in Pedro Ramirez