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Cubs prospect Owen Ayers joins Greg Huss and Bryan Smith to talk about... His roundabout journey to pro ballDefensive work behind the plateAn absolute breakout performance in the Arizona Fall LeagueHitting intricaciesWhether or not players pay attention to prospect rankings

Cubs pitching prospect Jackson Kirkpatrick joins Greg Huss to talk about a number of topics: Tread Athletics pro dayGetting signedDeveloping his pitch mixHow training is different with the Cubs than with TreadWhat offseason training looks likeDynamic of struggling in college vs. struggling as a proChris Clarke's impact on him

Greg Huss and Bryan Smith break down the recent Cubs trade as they acquired Edward Cabrera from the Marlins for Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez, and Edgardo De Leon. The guys break down what the Cubs lost in each player they dealt away and also break down the state of the system post-trade.

In this episode, Greg Huss provides prospect profiles for the clear-cut top 3 prospects in the Cubs organization: Jaxon Wiggins, Moises Ballesteros, and Owen Caissie. He walks through each player's strengths, weaknesses, potential outcomes, and timeline to consistent Major League roles.

Greg Huss is joined by former Cubs prospect and recent draft pick of the Texas Tailgaters from the Banana Ball League, Chris Clarke. He spent six seasons in the Cubs organization and gives the lowdown on what it was like during his time in the system. - Favorite parts of each affiliate - Playing with and then playing for Pelicans manager Yovanny Cuevas - How he completely turned around the Myrtle Beach Pelicans season - How pitching development has changed during his time in the org - How pitch counts and innings limits impacted his development - What it was like being drafted in the MLB Rule 5 Draft - How he found himself trying out for the Savannah Bananas

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Cubs prospect Hayden Cantrelle: An impressive college careerStarting his own sandlot league during COVIDSpending time in 4 different organizationsPlaying 6 different positions last yearsThe intricacies of switch hitting and how to trainAn impressive performance in Las VegasHis take on the ABS challenge systemWhy he started a YouTube channel and why he still does itHayden's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@5Guyy

Today, we're joined by Cubs 5th round pick and current prospect Kade Snell. He talks with Greg Huss about... - Growing up an Auburn fan and committing there to pitch - Transitioning to a two-way players in junior college - Transferring into Alabama and becoming captain of their team in a short time - Draft day experience and who else he was almost selected by - His insane summer with lots of travel and even more baseball - Importance of the Strength and Conditioning team - Limiting strikeouts while adding power - Why he started stealing bases all the sudden

In this episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach, the guys run through nine prospects that might get added to the 40-man roster and protected from the Rule 5 Draft. Riley Martin James Triantos JP Wheat Brandon Birdsell Erian Rodriguez Connor Noland Cristian Hernandez Pedro Ramirez Grant Kipp They end the show by making their predictions for who will be protected.

Welcome into another edition of the Chicago Cubs Prospects Award Show! This year, Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith hand out 20 awards and superlatives. Whether you are looking for the Hitter of the Year or the best fastball in the system, you can find it in this episode!

Greg Huss and Bryan Smith recap the seasons of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Knoxville Smokies, and Iowa Cubs by handing out an MVP, Cy Young, and Most Improved Player award at each of the affiliates that wrapped up or are wrapping up their seasons. Like last week with South Bend, the guys dig into plenty of players, with multiple guys making their case to bring home some hardware.

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss: Running through the 7 players reportedly being assigned to the Arizona Fall LeagueRecapping the South Bend Cubs season by handing out MVP, Cy Young, and Most Improved Player awards (and the runners-up)Now that he has made it to Triple-A, how likely is it we see Jaxon Wiggins in Chicago this season?

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: Kane Kepley's outrageously hot stretchJust how impressive is Myrtle Beach's 2nd half?Cristian Hernandez stolen bases compared to John Andreoli and Tony CampanaBrandon Birdsell's elbow surgeryWho are the prospects we are glad the Cubs didn't trade?Comparing Cubs prospect rankings from preseason 2024 to now to explain why the system is down so much

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Iowa Cubs broadcaster Jason Kempf: Iowa having a dedicated beat writerBiggest differences between working in Single-A vs. Triple-AThe vibes in the Iowa clubhouse during the trade deadlineThis season's progression of James Triantos and Kevin AlcantaraWho should win this year's Cubs minor league hitter of the year award? Moises Ballesteros, Owen Caissie, or Jonathon Long?The revolving door that is a Triple-A pitching staffSimilarities between Connor Noland and Will SandersImpact of veteran guys in the clubhouse like Carlos Perez, Dixon Machado, and Caleb Knight

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Owen Caissie made his MLB debut. What does this stint in the bigs look like?Prospects that are most likely to be next up on an MLB Top 100 listListener questions about the pitchers that could help the MLB team next year, lower level pitching prospects, and hitters that could jump up multiple levels in the next year.

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Ariel Armas is hotter than any hitter in affiliated baseballFirst impressions of Kade Snell in South Bend and Kane Kepley in Myrtle BeachFive hot Birds: Ty Southisene, Angel Cepeda, Matt Halbach, Alexey Lumpuy, and Christian OlivoWhat prospects should be promoted to end the season?A three-way battle between Owen Caissie, Jonathon Long, and Moises Ballesteros for Cubs minor league hitter of the year