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In this episode, Greg Huss and Bryan Smith talk through the strengths and weaknesses of the Cubs farm system and its prospects. This includes Josiah Hartshorn, developing power and catching, pitching in the upper minors, international free agents, and shortstops.

The Cubs minor league season is complete and that means its time to hand out 23 awards to our favorite prospects. A list of the awards can be found below but you'll need to check out who each of Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith selected for each one. Hitter of the Year Starting Pitcher of the Year Reliever of the Year Breakout Player of the Year Comeback Player of the Year Most Fun to Watch Most Excited to Watch Next Year Biggest Surprise Best MLB Debut Season Sean Barry Award Javier Assad Award Ben Leeper Award I-80 Road Warrior Award Hey, Did You Lose My Number Award Making Up For Lost Time Award The One That Got Away Award Best Fastball Best Breaking Ball Best Offspeed Most Power Best Feel to Hit Fastest Runner Best Defense

Topics on this week's Q&A episode with Greg Huss: Rumored Arizona Fall League assignments including Kade Snell and Dominick ReidA look at this year and next year for Josiah HarthsornJaxon Wiggins outlookRoster decisions for Brody McCullough and Kohl FranklinThe curious case of Alexey LumpuyThe curious case of Jostin FlorentinoWhat traded prospect will we miss the most?Projecting my top 5 prospects for this time next year

We asked for questions and you delivered. Greg Zumach flies solo this week discussing questions about the Cubs minor league prospects and draft.

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: - Takeaways from the season as it begins to wind down - BJ Murray Jr called up to Chicago! - Josiah Hartshorn makes Cubs prospect history with his 20 homers and 100 RBI - Angel Cepeda is super critical to the success of the system at shortstop - Ethan Conrad back to the IL - Ed Howard released

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Juan Cabada's hot start in full-season ballEthan Conrad's promotion to High-A South BendKane Kepley turning it up a notch in Double-A KnoxvilleAngel Cepeda has been terrific when healthyCaden Sorrell has shown off a pretty swing and athleticismJaxon Wiggins now working in relief in Triple-A IowaJackson Brockett might win Cubs MiLB Pitcher of the YearEthan Flanagan is extremely underratedChase Meyer's stuff reminds us of Keegan ThompsonYoendris Gonzalez might be the best relief prospect in the systemPierce Coppola made his best start of the year

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Iowa Cubs broadcaster Jason Kempf: Recapping the Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints Field of Dreams game experienceWhat it was like having Brett Bateman, Jonathon Long, Jace Beck, and Moises Ballesteros all traded off the Iowa roster at the trade deadlineNotes on players including Owen Ayers, Ethan Hearn, BJ Murray Jr, Kevin Alcantara, Kohl Franklin, and Jaxon Wiggins

Prospects discussed on today's episode with Greg Huss and South Bend Cubs broadcaster Brendan King: Josiah HartshornKane KepleyJose EscobarAngel CepedaNazier MuleKade SnellKevin ValdezJostin FlorentinoKohl FranklinEthan FlanaganJustin StranskyLogan PoteetYoendris GonzalezBrennan HudsonMichael Hallquist

The trade deadline has come and gone and the Cubs acquired 5 players to help their Major League squad: Kevin Gausman, Braxton Garrett, Ryan Zeferjahn, Clay Holmes, and Tyrone Taylor. In this episode, Greg Huss and Greg Zumach review what the trades mean for the Cubs system as a whole and detail the 7 players the team traded away: Jefferson Rojas, Mason McGwire, Jonathon Long, Jace Beck, Brett Bateman, Ty Southisene, and Moises Ballesteros.

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?

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

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Ethan Conrad and Brody McCullough rehab appearancesGrant Kipp promoted to IowaCole Mathis traded to the MetsKaleb Wing leaves his start earlyAn in-depth breakdown of 6 catchers in the system: Owen Ayers, Logan Poteet, Ariel Armas, Justin Stransky, Miguel Useche, and Jose Silva

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 returnA comprehensive preview of the Cubs 2026 draft including who they might select at 23 and who this year's Josiah Hartshorn might beAn 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

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:  Who is the 1st half MVP?Who has had the most surprising season?What jump in rankings is most believable?

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.