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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Let’s talk Cubs prospects and the draft. I’m flying solo for this week’s Cubs on Deck episode and would love to answer your questions on the system and the draft. Drop them in the replies!

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It’s Mock Trade Season. If you dig them, that’s cool. A bit of friendly advice: - Look at past trades and find similar players based on team control, payroll, ranking, production - If you include players you won’t miss, the other team doesn’t want them - Trades are supposed to hurt…

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

HUGE episode with @ivyfutures.bsky.social! • Prospect notes: Wiggins back, Conrad soon • Cubs draft preview: who they’ll select at 23 & this year’s Hartshorn • Ripping into MLB’s ABSURD draft proposal 📺: youtu.be/SgsLJ5lRh2A?... 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The Men’s College World Series finals kicks off today. Let’s dig in to what each team may do in this MLB Mock Draft. open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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MLB Mock Draft 2026 1.0

Welcome to the latest draft talk as the Men's College World Series Championship Series begins

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

3 teams 19 players per team 1 fantasy draft of only Cubs prospects PCA wasn’t available but @cubsmith.bsky.social & @ivyfutures.bsky.social join me to build squads on the newest episode of Cubs On Deck! 📺: youtu.be/hfZ6PlZSlR0?... 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Recording Cubs On Deck this weekend with @cubsmith.bsky.social where we detail our brand new prospect lists! @ivyfutures.bsky.social plays host! If you have questions, send them in!

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Jordan Bastian @bastianmlb.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Cubs announce that they have signed OF Dylan Carlson to a Minor League deal with a non-roster invite to MLB camp this spring.

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Meghan Montemurro @mmontemurro.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Cubs announce they’ve signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor-league deal with an invite to big-league camp. The switch-hitting Carlson, 27, appeared in 83 games for Orioles last year and posted a .203/.278/.336 slash line and 73 OPS+. A former first-round pick of STL, he can play all 3 OF spots

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Ben Bailey @benfb.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Projections are more useful than last year's numbers, but here are the average 2025 ERA, xERA, FIP, and xFIP of the four relievers the Cubs have signed to MLB deals this offseason, weighted by total batters faced: ERA: 3.11 xERA: 3.09 FIP: 3.35 xFIP: 3.83

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

The deadline is next week to add prospects to the 40-man roster, thus protecting them from the Rule 5 Draft. Find out who @ivyfutures.bsky.social and I think they might protect! 📺: youtu.be/MaAmgl6agKk?... 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Can we get a Friday, August 28th, 2026 Kyle Hendricks day at Wrigley Field? The 28 is a nod to his number and the Cubs are scheduled to play the Reds, which is the team that Kyle faced in his MLB Debut and final start as a Cub.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

The season didn’t end how you’d hope, but the Cubs fought this year. Battled injuries, won 92 wins and a playoff series, was down 0-2 and forced a Game 5, won 4/5 playoff games at Wrigley. Now they head to the winter and the plan will be to build another winner to go further.

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Jarrett Seidler @seidler.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

the fact that baseball media has to keep pushing a GFM for an Angels prospect's brain injury expenses says more about the Angels organization than anything I could possibly ever say myself

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Cade Horton might have the perfect risk/reward projection for the Cubs and Horton/his agency to come together on an extension after this season. Cubs lock in $54m and Horton earns lifetime security while still having opportunity to enter free agency at 30/31.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

And this is really my labor of love. My full 20-round Chicago Cubs mock draft. Reports, bonus pool considerations, and all 20-selections. open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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20-Round Cubs Mock Draft

It's officially time for the MLB Draft

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Michael Ernst @mjernst.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Happy MLB Draft Day to all those who celebrate. I no longer scout it. I barely even know any names this year. I only watched some quick highlights on a half dozen players I've seen connected to Cubs. So, I can't help you with any analysis this year. Please turn to @ivyfutures.bsky.social for that.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Officially MLB Draft day and there are mocks to discuss. Ten Sixty West discord and The Baseball Tribune subscribers had access earlier. First, here is my 2025 full MLB Mock Draft 3.0. 32 selections, historical drafting tendencies, and chatter. Dive in! open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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Baseball Tribune's 2025 MLB Mock Draft 3.0

It's Draft Day

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Respectfully, I have watched Cade Horton since before he was drafted and I couldn’t disagree more

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

I’d trust Craig Counsell on how he wants to develop Cade Horton. If it keeps looking like last night then of course that’s not viable for a team in contention, but one start where he couldn’t keep his team in the game against a premium opponent is a learning moment, not a referendum.

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Ben Bailey @benfb.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Not sure it’s the best fit positional, but Rob Refsnyder would be a great lefty masher if the Red Sox ended up selling. He’s hit lefties like Suzuki and Tucker over the last two years.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Received some good questions for tomorrow’s pod. But still room for more. Drop any MLB Draft questions in the replies!

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

It’s NCAA Regionals day for all those that celebrate so it’s time for another MLB Mock Draft. Drop your questions below and I’ll work to answer them in an upcoming podcast episode. open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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Baseball Tribune's 2025 MLB Mock Draft 2.0

Over halfway to the draft.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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Baseball Tribune's 2025 MLB Mock Draft 2.0

Over halfway to the draft.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Great news! @ivyfutures.bsky.social and I covered a potential (now actual) Cade Horton call-up on this week’s edition of the show! Right at the top! Why now is the right time, setting expectations moving forward, and what makes it so exciting! ⬇️

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

With @tommybirch.bsky.social confirming David Kaplan’s report it feels the appropriate time to talk about where Cade Horton started and where he is now. Picture by Rich Biesterfeld. “That Cade Horton is a Bad Man” open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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A Bad Man Coming to Town

What should you expect from Cade Horton's promotion

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🚨EPISODE 100🚨 Topics with @ivyfutures.bsky.social: - Why Cade Horton’s ready for the bigs - Calling each other out for old prospect lists - Jonny Long’s future at 3B - Most likely prospect to get traded 📺: youtu.be/QsLwQGdEIYw?... 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Recording episode #100 of Cubs On Deck tonight with @ivyfutures.bsky.social! We have some topics lined up but felt it was only appropriate to answer some listener questions for this milestone episode! REPLY WITH YOUR QUESTIONS AND WE’LL TRY TO ANSWER ON THE SHOW!

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

While we wait for the Cubs game to start, now seems like a great time to subscribe to the Cubs On Deck YouTube channel That’s where you find my Cubs prospects takes, not to mention @cubsmith.bsky.social & @ivyfutures.bsky.social We’re getting so close to 1,000 subs! youtube.com/@cubsondeck?...

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Cubs On Deck

Plenty of Chicago Cubs prospect content. Too much, really. The Cubs On Deck podcast is released weekly during the season and every other week during the offseason. It is hosted by Greg Huss, Bryan Sm...

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I'll do my best to give solid insight. Significant arms just haven't been moved early in the season recently. Looking at 2021-2024 transactions the earliest one was May 21, 2021 MIL: J.P. Feyereisen & Drew Rasmussen TBR: Willy Adames and Trevor Richards. Most "early deals done in late June.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Drew Pomeranz is an interesting flier. He has a 4.66 ERA in 9 ⅔ IP at AAA, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. Gave up runs in 2 of first 4 outings and zero since. The knuckle curve (below) is sitting at a 50% whiff rate. Will FB continue to be useful with lower usage? Could he get a velo bump?

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Bryan Smith @cubsmith.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

I do some scouting report-type write ups over at our Ten Sixty West discord; here is an example from a strong outing yesterday. Reach out to me or @ivyfutures.bsky.social if interested in an invite, we’d love to have you.

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Bryan Smith @cubsmith.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

One of the first breakouts in the Cubs system I can definitely point to in 2025 is Grant Kipp, the 25 yr old out of Yale in his 4th pro season. After two AA starts, Kipp’s numbers: 10 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 13 K. 34.3 CSW%. SIX pitches, including top 3 slider in the system.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Strong performance for Daniel Palencia! @ivyfutures.bsky.social and I talked pretty extensively about him on the pod that dropped today — his electric stuff, his performance in Triple-A, and what his Zone% means for his future in Chicago. 33 minute mark on YouTube! youtu.be/u7QdQYbo1Q0?...

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Episode 97: Cristian Hernandez Breakout, Ballesteros Power, & Can Prospects Replace Steele?

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Brad Keller against the Padres this series Saturday vs Machado, Bogaerts, Merrill 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 0 BB Sunday vs Díaz, Tatis Jr, Arraez, Machado 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB Landed 54% of pitches in-zone and the stuff looked good. He’s a late inning option.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

In a challenging series against the Padres, the Chicago Cubs will need all hands on deck in the bullpen. But their closer has a slider problem. Can he fix it? open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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Location, Location, Location: Ryan Pressly and His Slider

Can the Cubs closer fix a problem?

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Ryan Pressly isn’t getting the results the Cubs hoped so far this season and a key reason may be he’s lost a key weapon. Can he get it back? open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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Location, Location, Location: Ryan Pressly and His Slider

Can the Cubs closer fix a problem?

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Ryan Pressly isn’t getting the results the Cubs hoped so far this season and a key reason may be he’s lost a key weapon. Can he get it back? open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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Location, Location, Location: Ryan Pressly and His Slider

Can the Cubs closer fix a problem?

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Itsacon @thatscub.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Ben Cowles hits a 2-run HR to give Iowa the lead.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Connor Noland’s night is likely done, hitting the 72 pitch mark through 4 innings in the first game of the year. 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K Looked really solid and went mostly FB-SL. Heater sitting in the low 90s in this one.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

While tuning in for the Cubs game late in Arizona, check out this breakdown of how a single moment completely changed last night’s game. And you can thank Pete Crow-Armstrong for that moment. open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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One Single Moment: Pete the Chaos Agent

One moment in a game can change the outcome

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Bryan Smith @cubsmith.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Would love to have you in our Discord Cubs community. Closing in on 500 folks with some of the best active conversations I’ve had on the Internet. Try this link or DM me! discord.gg/K5Er9Ak8

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Check out the TEN SIXTY WEST: A Chicago Cubs Community community on Discord - hang out with 448 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Last night’s 10-6 Cubs win featured many dramatic moments, but one less dramatic moment may have changed the entire outcome. open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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One Single Moment: Pete the Chaos Agent

One moment in a game can change the outcome

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Carlos Carrasco, Casey Mize, and Brad Keller have opened eyes this spring. Is it sustainable? Pic of Brad Keller by Rich Biesterfeld open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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Spring Training Pitcher Resurgences

Like a Phoenix from the Ashes

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Carlos Carrasco has an opt-out in his contract that he can exercise tomorrow, but does he have the inside track to a Yankees rotation slot? He’s not the only pitcher who has made a resurgence. Picture by Rich Biesterfeld. open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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Spring Training Pitcher Resurgences

Like a Phoenix from the Ashes

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

MLB Draft Q&A! Check out this MLB Mock Draft and then drop any MLB Draft questions in the reply below. Will be answering some for a Q&A piece on Baseball Tribune. open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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Baseball Tribune's 2025 MLB Mock Draft

Mock 1.0: The Start of the 2025 Mock Cycle.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

“I’m the eldest boy!” energy here

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

MLB Draft Q&A! Check out this MLB Mock Draft and then drop any MLB Draft questions in the reply below. Will be answering some for a Q&A piece on Baseball Tribune. open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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Baseball Tribune's 2025 MLB Mock Draft

Mock 1.0: The Start of the 2025 Mock Cycle.

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Greg Zumach @ivyfutures.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

It's officially time for my first Mock Draft of the year. Who will your team take? What do recent first round selections suggest about drafting tendencies? Let's dive in. open.substack.com/pub/baseball...

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Baseball Tribune's 2025 MLB Mock Draft

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