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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 1h

Good news: Josiah Harthsorn is a top 10 bat in all of minor league baseball.

Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 2h

It’s been legitimately unbelievable how awful things have gone for the Cubs these 2 games. But the… - Best hitter in MLB this season & unanimous MVP - Best hitter in MLB in the 2nd half who is famous for his Postseason performances … going hitless? You can’t predict baseball.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 5h

You know why baseball is awesome and stupid and fun and agonizing? The Cubs got absolutely slaughtered last night and I’m sitting here as excited and optimistic as could be about tonight’s game.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The San Diego Padres are giving the Chicago Cubs a swirly

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The two guys we couldn’t let beat us: 1. The player that’s gonna finish top 5 in MVP voting 2. The sure-fire Hall of Famer Guess what’s happened

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Really glad they were able to fit the pitcher and batter on the screen for their game showcasing backstop advertisements!

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

No podcast this week and since this is a day for baseball rest ahead of the MLB Postseason… I present to you my 2026 Cubs prospect all-star team:

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I don’t think it’s talked about enough… PCA has the power He has the speed And he’s quite literally the best in the National League

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Never a doubt! Brooks Caple is the Starting Pitcher of the Year! The big righty finished top 5 in the system in nearly every major stat, including a 3.19 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 29% CSW. 22 more awards were handed out on the Cubs On Deck Podcast: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In one of the toughest battles in years, Josiah Hartshorn takes home Hitter of the Year for the Cubs system. The 19 year old slashed .284/.407/.518 while making it up to Double-A! 22 more awards were handed out on the Cubs On Deck Podcast: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🏆 AWARD SHOW 🏆 23 Cubs prospect-centric awards to hand out including… - Hitter, SP, & RP of the year - Best individual tools - Biggest surprise & breakout player 📺: youtu.be/Y5MZf2NvrgU?... 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Cubs prospects ranked by how much younger they are compared to the average age at their level: -4.1 Josiah Hartshorn -2.9 Angel Cepeda -2.5 James Triantos -2.0 Juan Cabada -1.6 Juan Tomas

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The 6 teams in first place of their division: Los Angeles Dodgers: big market Atlanta Braves: big market Houston Astros: big market Milwaukee Brewers: small market Tampa Bay Rays: small market Cleveland Guardians: small market

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

You ever just sit there and think about how we might be witnessing the best single season by a Cubs player in the history of the franchise?

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Reliever Riley Martin is with the Iowa Cubs and expected to make a rehab appearance this week. The lefty has been out since April but posted a 2.16 ERA in his initial taste of big league action this season.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🚨new pod, lots of topics🚨 • Arizona Fall League rosters • Jaxon Wiggins The Reliever • Josiah Hartshorn in Chicago next year? • Projecting my top 5 prospects this time next year 📺: youtu.be/cIgNmb-1Auo?... 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Cubs minor league schedule update: • Myrtle Beach and South Bend seasons are complete • Knoxville starts the playoffs this week with Game 1 Tuesday then back home on Thursday • Iowa’s last series is this week

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hey friends, this time tomorrow night I’ll be recording a Q&A episode of Cubs On Deck! It’s the final episode of the season before the three of us hand out our annual awards! Please send in your Cubs prospect questions and I’ll answer them all (as long as I don’t get 527 Q’s)

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Prior to this season, Brett Bateman had only hit 2 home runs in a FULL SEASON once. He just hit his 2nd home run in 2 days in the Major Leagues. Baseball is a crazy sport.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Last year, Josiah Hartshorn played a high school baseball schedule against kids aged 15-18. This year, he’s played 125 games for 3 different affiliates and now finds himself in the midst of a 2nd playoff run against players that are, on average, 4 years older than him.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Kane Kepley this season 123 games played 70 stolen bases 6 caught stealings

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Josiah Hartshorn is being called up to Double-A. According to my research, he is the first Cubs high school draftee to reach Double-A in his first full professional season since Dyain Frazier in 1970.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

South Bend loses 3-1, putting an end to their season in the Midwest League playoffs. The final out was made with Josiah Hartshorn, the expected Cubs MiLB Hitter of the Year, on deck.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Current Cubs BASH leaderboard: 136 Josiah Hartshorn 123 Owen Ayers 120 Angel Cepeda 116 Kane Kepley 113 Kevin Alcántara 113 Logan Poteet 110 Alex Ramirez 110 James Triantos 108 BJ Murray 108 Miguel Useche 108 Carter Trice

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

With the playoffs kicking off today, the South Bend Cubs have added two 2026 draftees to their roster: OF Caden Sorrell RHP Chase Meyer

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Worth noting on the Cubs farm: • Myrtle Beach’s season has ended with a record of 50-77 • South Bend’s regular season is over. Playoffs begin Thursday vs. Quad Cities • Knoxville begins their final regular season week before playoffs begin 9/15 • Iowa with 2 weeks remaining

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Kade Snell since returning from injury: .289/.355/.526/121 wRC+ 15.8% K. 7.0% BB

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Abner Uribe in for his 286th appearance against the Chicago Cubs

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Can I say something really dumb? What if we just throw Daniel Palencia into an intense 9th inning save situation? Let his instincts and adrenaline take over? He needs Gasolina playing on the speakers and fire in his eyes.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Josiah Hartshorn was just removed from the game mid-AB after taking a swing and coming up in obvious pain. Pure speculation but it looked like it might have been a cramp — we’ll keep our fingers crossed.

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Brad @ballskwok.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Josiah Hartshorn palate cleanser.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Tonight… • Josiah Hartshorn homered and set the South Bend record for RBI in a season • Angel Cepeda homered twice • BJ Murray Jr made his MLB debut We detailed all three of these guys on the podcast that dropped this morning ⬇️

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Watching BJ Murray in a Cubs uniform is such an incredible thing Dude was a 15th round pick and grinded through the minors, even being demoted a level at one point. He deserves so much credit for his continued hard work. The Cubs deserve credit for identifying/developing him

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New episode with @ivyfutures.bsky.social where we talk about… you guessed it… Cubs prospects! • Josiah Hartshorn accomplishes something not done this century • BJ Murray Jr called to the bigs 📺 youtu.be/bCQkTtUU2Bo?... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... 🔗 linktr.ee/cubsondeck

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The race for the Cubs MiLB Player of the Year Award is officially too close to call

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I’m officially on the side where Shota can’t start a postseason game

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

You know what’s awesome? I was an school age kid when Sammy Sosa was one of the most exciting players in baseball, doing things that made your jaw drop on a nightly basis. It turned me into a lifelong Cubs fan. And now Pete Crow-Armstrong is doing the same for kids everywhere.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Between PCA’s 3 HR performance and the announcement that Ohtani’s return to the mound has been delayed, today was the day. Pete Crow-Armstrong has all but secured the 2026 National League Most Valuable Player Award.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I’m imagining PCA getting to 40 home runs before he gets to 40 stolen bases and him just running like an absolute mad man every time he gets on first base

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Angel Cepeda just hit his second home run of the night and it was way, way, way, way outta here

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Lots of talk about Jaxon Wiggins right now but if you’re interested in a pitching prospect in Iowa that has an outside shot of helping in Chicago this year? It’s Kohl Franklin. Sitting mid-90s with his sinker, his changeup is MLB-ready, and he’s locating well.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

You ever just dream about Justin Steele battling back from nearly 2 full missed seasons, only to return for the playoffs where he works medium leverage innings until he proves strong enough to be the closer in the World Series where he secures the Cubs’ final out? No? Me either.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New pod! Lots of news and notes about your favorite prospects! 📺: youtu.be/Z3W1KMlUZsI?... 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... 🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This Kane Kepley fella is something else, eh?

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

As it stands today, the MVP debate comes down to one question. What is more valuable: arguably the best defensive season of all-time and 30+ stolen bases OR the equivalent of 2017 Archie Bradley?

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