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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 23h

I’ve listened to lots of radio broadcasts for non-Cubs teams this year and have 2 thoughts: 1. Pat & Ron are SO good at their jobs. Individually, it doesn’t get better. Together, they’re unstoppable. 2. The number of ad reads/sponsored plays on 670 The Score is simply outrageous.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Kade Snell is batting leadoff for the Mesa Solar Sox tonight in the AFL’s opening night, hitting in front of Arjun Nimmala. Through 5 innings, he’s logged a couple hits and an RBI.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On AFL opening night, Dom Reid absolutely dominated. 4 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K Sinker-slider to righties, 4sm-changeup to lefties. 40% whiff or better on all 4 offerings. Sat 92-93 with the fastball. Only run was on a homer to Tai Peete.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This is not guys that were signed since 2014. This is any player who has appeared in a game since 2014 that was signed and developed internationally. This is since Carlos Zambrano and Carlos Marmol.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

An update to my article from last offseason — Cubs WAR produced by IFA-signed and developed arms since 2014: Javier Assad: 6.2 WAR Adbert Alzolay: 2.1 Felix Peña: 0.0 Gerardo Concepcion: 0.0 Brailyn Marquez: -0.2 Jen-Ho Tseng: -0.4 Manny Rodriguez: -0.6 outofthevines.com/2025/11/29/t...

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The Chicago Cubs Haven’t Gotten Any Production from International Free Agent Pitchers

We need to have a conversation about the Chicago Cubs and their International Free Agent ventures — specifically their inability to identify and develop pitchers in that market.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Every minor leaguer that ended the year in the Cubs org, sorted by BASH. BASH evaluates offensive performance, adjusting for league and ballpark environments as well as age compared to peers. Recent history says 130 is the mark of a full-time Major Leaguer and 120 is part-time.

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you could predict what I laid out in my post, specifically, then every front office in baseball would hire you immediately

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Greg Huss @outofthevines.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 · 01/10/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

$9 for Peacock for 1 month. Pat & Ron also do a phenomenal job on the radio.

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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

I’m ready to be hurt again. Completely and entirely all-in

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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

I missed it! Hopefully they put it on YouTube!

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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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