The coolest thing you’ll hear today is Cubs prospect Riley Martin walking through his pitch mix and explaining how he gets hitters out! Full episode: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

Cubs prospect Riley Martin had graduated from D2 Quincy University and was on his way to pharmacy school. But COVID allowed him a 5th year of eligibility, he took it, and a few months later he was a 6th round pick! Full episode: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

A new cutter might be Brandon Birdsell’s most important pitch. But it’s so unique, it’s actually 3 different pitches in 1. Listen to Birdie break down his pitch mix on the pod: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

Cubs prospect Christian Franklin started working with a mental skills coach and it really drove home his “see ball, hit ball” approach at the plate ⬇️ Full episode: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

“I know what I do well and when my approach is locked-in, I’m not going to be striking out too much.” Christian Franklin talked about how he’s cut down on his swing-and-miss and what makes a great at-bat on the newest episode of Cubs On Deck! 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

Just 4 dudes talking about Matt Shaw’s defense at third base. 🗣️: Greg Zumach Cubs Prospects - Bryan Smith Brendan Miller Full episode: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

One of the more interesting storylines to watch this year is how the Cubs balance their offensive needs in Chicago with their desire for Moises Ballesteros to develop defensively down in Triple-A 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

I really like what I found on Connor Noland’s minor league Statcast card from Thomas Nestico and am just dreaming of a scenario where he comes out in 2025 with just slightly nastier stuff! Analysis: youtu.be/kbAbrUiWj6o?si… Interview: youtu.be/Rkwek2GOR58?si…

New episode is out with Greg Zumach! • Who debuts first: Cade, Mo Baller, Caissie, & Triantos? • My 8 picks to make their MLB debut in 2025 • Top 100 rankings from MLB Pipeline, Baseball America, & The Athletic • Juan Bello & Michael Arias trades 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

Greg Huss predicted a Kohl Franklin MLB debut this season on the latest episode of Cubs On Deck Podcast I like that call!

Who throws harder: Nazier Mulé or JP Wheat? Myrtle Beach Pelicans broadcaster Luke Moehle tells the story about how he learned the answer to this question before the season even started! Full episode anywhere you find your podcasts: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

It’s NCAA Regionals day for all those that celebrate so it’s time for another MLB Mock Draft. Drop your draft questions below and I’ll answer them in an upcoming podcast episode with Cubs On Deck Podcast (they don’t need to be Cubs-focused draft questions) open.substack.com/pub/baseballtr…

I’m doing a live stream Thursday evening immediately following the trade deadline! • Information on the prospects that were dealt • Was the cost too much for the players they acquired? • Where does the system stand now? 5:15pm CT ⤵️ youtube.com/live/n9LYi9pnU…

WHY exactly is the Cubs farm not as strong as a year & a half ago? We walk through the pre-2024 rankings vs what they look like today, including 18 of 40 top prospects graduating or being traded 📺: youtu.be/yLmRk7VOPvg?si… 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cub… 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

2025 Cubs Prospects Award Show! • Hitter of the Year • Starting Pitcher of the Year • Breakout Player • Most Fun to Watch • Best Fastball • Javier Assad Award And 14 more awards! ⬇️ 📺: youtu.be/It85CV8-Wsw?si… 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cub… 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

Your Cubs On Deck Podcast Hitter of the Year Award winners: Jonathon Long and Owen Caissie! For commentary on this award and 19 more ⬇️ 📺: youtu.be/It85CV8-Wsw?si… 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cub… 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck 📸: Rich Biesterfeld

EMERGENCY PODCAST Cubs Prospects - Bryan Smith and I provide… • Immediate thoughts on the Edward Cabrera trade • Breakdowns of what the Cubs traded away in Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernández, and Edgardo De Leon • State of the farm system youtu.be/xu9rqA6uh5s?si…

We hit on a lot here in 40 minutes … the evolution and profile of each player traded … where they had ranked in the system for us prior to the trade … why the team chose now to thin out the system for a year … the two prospects we should be most impressed they didn’t trade.

🚨Owen Ayers Interview🚨 • From 19th round pick to Top 20 prospect • How he improved ahead of an incredible breakout Arizona Fall League performance • Mini scouting reports on his pitchers 📺: youtu.be/dflH4V-9LN0?si… 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cub… 🔗: outofthevines.com/2026/01/27/cub…

• My top 30 prospects • Cubs Prospects - Bryan Smith top 30 prospects • Greg Zumach grilling us for over an hour The newest pod is out and it’s a fun one ⬇️ 📺: youtu.be/ukffm_ttP5w?si… 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cub… 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck