Greg Huss
@outofthevines.bsky.social
Plenty of Cubs prospect content. Too much, really.
Host: Cubs On Deck on YouTube & podcast platforms
Host: Cubs On Deck on YouTube & podcast platforms
What the Major League Baseball offseason is missing is more prospect-for-prospect trades.
I want to see the Cubs trade a South Bend middle reliever to the Rays for a Montgomery utilityman.
I want to see the Cubs trade a South Bend middle reliever to the Rays for a Montgomery utilityman.
December 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
What the Major League Baseball offseason is missing is more prospect-for-prospect trades.
I want to see the Cubs trade a South Bend middle reliever to the Rays for a Montgomery utilityman.
I want to see the Cubs trade a South Bend middle reliever to the Rays for a Montgomery utilityman.
For the morning crowd, in case you missed it!
Pre- and Post-Chris Clarke: How a Cubs Minor League Vet Sparked a Culture Shift in Myrtle Beach ⬇️
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Pre- and Post-Chris Clarke: How a Cubs Minor League Vet Sparked a Culture Shift in Myrtle Beach ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
Pre- and Post-Chris Clarke: How a Cubs Minor League Vet Sparked a Culture Shift in Myrtle Beach
By midsummer in Myrtle Beach, losses had piled up piled up for the Pelicans. Frustrations simmered and the team seemed stuck in neutral. Then Chris Clarke walked into the clubhouse.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
For the morning crowd, in case you missed it!
Pre- and Post-Chris Clarke: How a Cubs Minor League Vet Sparked a Culture Shift in Myrtle Beach ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
Pre- and Post-Chris Clarke: How a Cubs Minor League Vet Sparked a Culture Shift in Myrtle Beach ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
What does the Cubs signing Tyler Austin mean for Jonathon Long? It’s not a huge deal but it’s not nothing. It’s a smart signing by the Cubs but now with three 1B on the roster ahead of Long (Busch, Bally, Austin), I’m just not sure where he fits in.
December 19, 2025 at 2:46 AM
What does the Cubs signing Tyler Austin mean for Jonathon Long? It’s not a huge deal but it’s not nothing. It’s a smart signing by the Cubs but now with three 1B on the roster ahead of Long (Busch, Bally, Austin), I’m just not sure where he fits in.
The day Chris Clarke arrived in the Myrtle Beach Pelicans clubhouse, the team was 20-35. From that point forward, they posted an absurd record of 48-25 and took the 2nd half division crown.
On how the minor league vet inspired a complete culture shift ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
On how the minor league vet inspired a complete culture shift ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
December 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The day Chris Clarke arrived in the Myrtle Beach Pelicans clubhouse, the team was 20-35. From that point forward, they posted an absurd record of 48-25 and took the 2nd half division crown.
On how the minor league vet inspired a complete culture shift ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
On how the minor league vet inspired a complete culture shift ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
Reposted by Greg Huss
By midsummer in Myrtle Beach, losses had piled up piled up for the Pelicans. Frustrations simmered and the team seemed stuck in neutral. Then Chris Clarke walked into the clubhouse. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
Pre- and Post-Chris Clarke: How a Cubs Minor League Vet Sparked a Culture Shift in Myrtle Beach
By midsummer in Myrtle Beach, losses had piled up piled up for the Pelicans. Frustrations simmered and the team seemed stuck in neutral. Then Chris Clarke walked into the clubhouse.
outofthevines.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
By midsummer in Myrtle Beach, losses had piled up piled up for the Pelicans. Frustrations simmered and the team seemed stuck in neutral. Then Chris Clarke walked into the clubhouse. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
By midsummer in Myrtle Beach, losses had piled up piled up for the Pelicans. Frustrations simmered and the team seemed stuck in neutral. Then Chris Clarke walked into the clubhouse. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
Pre- and Post-Chris Clarke: How a Cubs Minor League Vet Sparked a Culture Shift in Myrtle Beach
By midsummer in Myrtle Beach, losses had piled up piled up for the Pelicans. Frustrations simmered and the team seemed stuck in neutral. Then Chris Clarke walked into the clubhouse.
outofthevines.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
By midsummer in Myrtle Beach, losses had piled up piled up for the Pelicans. Frustrations simmered and the team seemed stuck in neutral. Then Chris Clarke walked into the clubhouse. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/18/p...
Pitching prospects that could help the Chicago Cubs in 2026 as relievers:
LHP Riley Martin
RHP Nick Hull
RHP Grant Kipp
LHP Riley Martin
RHP Nick Hull
RHP Grant Kipp
December 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Pitching prospects that could help the Chicago Cubs in 2026 as relievers:
LHP Riley Martin
RHP Nick Hull
RHP Grant Kipp
LHP Riley Martin
RHP Nick Hull
RHP Grant Kipp
There’s been weirdly more prospect news over the past few weeks than what we typically see in December in past years
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect news and notes including the results of the Rule 5 Draft, expectations for Jaxon Wiggins, hope for minor league Statcast data, and a new IFA signing. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/17/m...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/17/m...
Mid-Week Buzz: Stone, Stats, Statcast, & Signings
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect news and notes including the results of the Rule 5 Draft, expectations for Jaxon Wiggins, hope for minor league Statcast data, and a new IFA signin…
outofthevines.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
There’s been weirdly more prospect news over the past few weeks than what we typically see in December in past years
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect news and notes including the results of the Rule 5 Draft, expectations for Jaxon Wiggins, hope for minor league Statcast data, and a new IFA signing. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/17/m...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/17/m...
Mid-Week Buzz: Stone, Stats, Statcast, & Signings
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect news and notes including the results of the Rule 5 Draft, expectations for Jaxon Wiggins, hope for minor league Statcast data, and a new IFA signin…
outofthevines.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect news and notes including the results of the Rule 5 Draft, expectations for Jaxon Wiggins, hope for minor league Statcast data, and a new IFA signing. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/17/m...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/17/m...
Former Cubs prospect Riley Thompson is headed back to the NC Dinos of the KBO.
Thompson was terrific in 2025, posting a 17-7 record with a 3.45 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 30 starts. He struck out 11 batters per 9 while only walking 3 per 9.
Thompson was terrific in 2025, posting a 17-7 record with a 3.45 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 30 starts. He struck out 11 batters per 9 while only walking 3 per 9.
December 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Former Cubs prospect Riley Thompson is headed back to the NC Dinos of the KBO.
Thompson was terrific in 2025, posting a 17-7 record with a 3.45 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 30 starts. He struck out 11 batters per 9 while only walking 3 per 9.
Thompson was terrific in 2025, posting a 17-7 record with a 3.45 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 30 starts. He struck out 11 batters per 9 while only walking 3 per 9.
Reposted by Greg Huss
Nice to have Thielbar back. He was consistently effective throughout the season outside a couple hiccups. Older, so chance for a rapid decline, but showed no real warning signs last year.
There’s obviously more to it than this, but Caleb Thielbar was one of the best relievers by xERA last year. This is relievers with > 40 IP.
December 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Nice to have Thielbar back. He was consistently effective throughout the season outside a couple hiccups. Older, so chance for a rapid decline, but showed no real warning signs last year.
No new podcast episode this week but if you’re looking for Cubs prospect content, be sure to check out Brendan Miller and I from our live stream this weekend. Plenty of prospect chatter over there!
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Greg & Brendan Talk Ball: Cubs Offseason Moves, Prospects, & Other Nonsense
YouTube video by Cubs On Deck
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December 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
No new podcast episode this week but if you’re looking for Cubs prospect content, be sure to check out Brendan Miller and I from our live stream this weekend. Plenty of prospect chatter over there!
www.youtube.com/live/H8i10Ne...
www.youtube.com/live/H8i10Ne...
You: I love Bears head coach Ben Johnson
Me: I love Cubs prospect Ben Johnson
Me: I love Cubs prospect Ben Johnson
December 16, 2025 at 1:40 AM
You: I love Bears head coach Ben Johnson
Me: I love Cubs prospect Ben Johnson
Me: I love Cubs prospect Ben Johnson
Reposted by Greg Huss
A look at what Cubs minor leaguers finished atop the organization in a variety of hitting statistics for the 2025 season. ⬇️
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outofthevines.com/2025/12/15/c...
Cubs 2025 Minor League Hitting Stat Leaders
A look at what Cubs minor leaguers finished atop the organization in a variety of hitting statistics for the 2025 season.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A look at what Cubs minor leaguers finished atop the organization in a variety of hitting statistics for the 2025 season. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/15/c...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/15/c...
A look at what Cubs minor leaguers finished atop the organization in a variety of hitting statistics for the 2025 season. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/15/c...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/15/c...
Cubs 2025 Minor League Hitting Stat Leaders
A look at what Cubs minor leaguers finished atop the organization in a variety of hitting statistics for the 2025 season.
outofthevines.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A look at what Cubs minor leaguers finished atop the organization in a variety of hitting statistics for the 2025 season. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/15/c...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/15/c...
I find hilarious the scenario where people claim pitcher fastball velocity is read differently now than 20+ years ago and that 99 MPH now is actually 92 MPH.
My favorite part? That implies Kyle Hendricks throws the same velo as a slightly above-average Midwest high schooler.
My favorite part? That implies Kyle Hendricks throws the same velo as a slightly above-average Midwest high schooler.
December 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I find hilarious the scenario where people claim pitcher fastball velocity is read differently now than 20+ years ago and that 99 MPH now is actually 92 MPH.
My favorite part? That implies Kyle Hendricks throws the same velo as a slightly above-average Midwest high schooler.
My favorite part? That implies Kyle Hendricks throws the same velo as a slightly above-average Midwest high schooler.
Not to be overly dramatic, but I think the Cubs retaining Zombro and promoting him to this role could impact the Cubs organization in a major way for years to come.
The Chicago Cubs promoted Tyler Zombro to vice president of pitching, as @sahadevsharma reported, after Washington pursued him earlier this winter to be its pitching coach. Zombro is a rising star in the pitching ranks and will have influence in all areas of pitching for Chicago.
December 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Not to be overly dramatic, but I think the Cubs retaining Zombro and promoting him to this role could impact the Cubs organization in a major way for years to come.
Some guys in their 30s spend their Saturday nights going bar hopping. Others stay in to watch football with their buddies. Some spend quality time with their family.
Brendan and I hop on YouTube to talk Chicago Cubs baseball.
7pm CT tonight ⬇️
www.youtube.com/live/H8i10Ne...
Brendan and I hop on YouTube to talk Chicago Cubs baseball.
7pm CT tonight ⬇️
www.youtube.com/live/H8i10Ne...
Greg & Brendan Talk Ball: Cubs Offseason Moves, Prospects, & Other Nonsense
YouTube video by Cubs On Deck
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Some guys in their 30s spend their Saturday nights going bar hopping. Others stay in to watch football with their buddies. Some spend quality time with their family.
Brendan and I hop on YouTube to talk Chicago Cubs baseball.
7pm CT tonight ⬇️
www.youtube.com/live/H8i10Ne...
Brendan and I hop on YouTube to talk Chicago Cubs baseball.
7pm CT tonight ⬇️
www.youtube.com/live/H8i10Ne...
The Cubs have released Burl Carraway and Wil Jensen
Carraway was a 2nd round pick in 2020 that signed for $1.05M, suffering multiple setbacks during his time in the org. Jensen was a MiLB Rule 5 Draft pick last year
The org roster has been updated ⬇️
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Carraway was a 2nd round pick in 2020 that signed for $1.05M, suffering multiple setbacks during his time in the org. Jensen was a MiLB Rule 5 Draft pick last year
The org roster has been updated ⬇️
outofthevines.com/organization...
Organizational Roster
A database of every single player in the Cubs organization from the Arizona Complex League through Chicago.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The Cubs have released Burl Carraway and Wil Jensen
Carraway was a 2nd round pick in 2020 that signed for $1.05M, suffering multiple setbacks during his time in the org. Jensen was a MiLB Rule 5 Draft pick last year
The org roster has been updated ⬇️
outofthevines.com/organization...
Carraway was a 2nd round pick in 2020 that signed for $1.05M, suffering multiple setbacks during his time in the org. Jensen was a MiLB Rule 5 Draft pick last year
The org roster has been updated ⬇️
outofthevines.com/organization...
In just over 24 hours, @brendan_cubs and I will be talking ball on a live stream. Give us topics to talk about, either here in the comments or when you join us on YouTube!
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December 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
In just over 24 hours, @brendan_cubs and I will be talking ball on a live stream. Give us topics to talk about, either here in the comments or when you join us on YouTube!
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A topic I think about OFTEN but now have a perfect example to point to:
Athletes that get more attention because they have unique names
Roch Cholowsky is VERY good at baseball and warrants a 1st overall pick, but are we talking about him more because his name isn’t Kyle Jones?
Athletes that get more attention because they have unique names
Roch Cholowsky is VERY good at baseball and warrants a 1st overall pick, but are we talking about him more because his name isn’t Kyle Jones?
December 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A topic I think about OFTEN but now have a perfect example to point to:
Athletes that get more attention because they have unique names
Roch Cholowsky is VERY good at baseball and warrants a 1st overall pick, but are we talking about him more because his name isn’t Kyle Jones?
Athletes that get more attention because they have unique names
Roch Cholowsky is VERY good at baseball and warrants a 1st overall pick, but are we talking about him more because his name isn’t Kyle Jones?
This offseason, @JeffPassan has handed out 6 “BREAKING” tweets to announce player transactions. The moves that have warranted the caps lock:
Josh Naylor to SEA
Semien & Nimmo trade
Kyle Schwarber to PHI
Pete Alonso to BAL
Robert Suarez to ATL
Maikel García extension with KC
Josh Naylor to SEA
Semien & Nimmo trade
Kyle Schwarber to PHI
Pete Alonso to BAL
Robert Suarez to ATL
Maikel García extension with KC
December 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This offseason, @JeffPassan has handed out 6 “BREAKING” tweets to announce player transactions. The moves that have warranted the caps lock:
Josh Naylor to SEA
Semien & Nimmo trade
Kyle Schwarber to PHI
Pete Alonso to BAL
Robert Suarez to ATL
Maikel García extension with KC
Josh Naylor to SEA
Semien & Nimmo trade
Kyle Schwarber to PHI
Pete Alonso to BAL
Robert Suarez to ATL
Maikel García extension with KC
Cubs really, really should go get Bo Bichette
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Cubs really, really should go get Bo Bichette
I have no signing to report but I’ll betcha the Pirates were “involved”
December 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I have no signing to report but I’ll betcha the Pirates were “involved”
A look at what Cubs minor leaguers finished atop the organization in a variety of statistics for the 2025 season. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/11/c...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/11/c...
Cubs 2025 Minor League Pitching Stat Leaders
A look at what Cubs minor leaguers finished atop the organization in a variety of statistics for the 2025 season.
outofthevines.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A look at what Cubs minor leaguers finished atop the organization in a variety of statistics for the 2025 season. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/11/c...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/11/c...