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
Reposted by Greg Huss
New episode!
Player profiles for the top 3 Cubs prospects: Jaxon Wiggins, Moises Ballesteros, and Owen Caissie!
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Potential Outcomes
• Timelines
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Player profiles for the top 3 Cubs prospects: Jaxon Wiggins, Moises Ballesteros, and Owen Caissie!
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Potential Outcomes
• Timelines
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🔗: outofthevines.com/2025/12/30/c...
December 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
New episode!
Player profiles for the top 3 Cubs prospects: Jaxon Wiggins, Moises Ballesteros, and Owen Caissie!
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Potential Outcomes
• Timelines
📺: youtu.be/RALEzx-TIrk?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: outofthevines.com/2025/12/30/c...
Player profiles for the top 3 Cubs prospects: Jaxon Wiggins, Moises Ballesteros, and Owen Caissie!
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Potential Outcomes
• Timelines
📺: youtu.be/RALEzx-TIrk?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: outofthevines.com/2025/12/30/c...
The fastball is incredible and the slider is top-notch, but this is the pitch that makes Jaxon Wiggins a true starting pitcher
December 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The fastball is incredible and the slider is top-notch, but this is the pitch that makes Jaxon Wiggins a true starting pitcher
New episode!
Player profiles for the top 3 Cubs prospects: Jaxon Wiggins, Moises Ballesteros, and Owen Caissie!
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Potential Outcomes
• Timelines
📺: youtu.be/RALEzx-TIrk?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: outofthevines.com/2025/12/30/c...
Player profiles for the top 3 Cubs prospects: Jaxon Wiggins, Moises Ballesteros, and Owen Caissie!
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Potential Outcomes
• Timelines
📺: youtu.be/RALEzx-TIrk?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: outofthevines.com/2025/12/30/c...
December 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
New episode!
Player profiles for the top 3 Cubs prospects: Jaxon Wiggins, Moises Ballesteros, and Owen Caissie!
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Potential Outcomes
• Timelines
📺: youtu.be/RALEzx-TIrk?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: outofthevines.com/2025/12/30/c...
Player profiles for the top 3 Cubs prospects: Jaxon Wiggins, Moises Ballesteros, and Owen Caissie!
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Potential Outcomes
• Timelines
📺: youtu.be/RALEzx-TIrk?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: outofthevines.com/2025/12/30/c...
My phone just auto-corrected “bear” to “bWAR” in case you wondered how big of a baseball nerd I am
December 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
My phone just auto-corrected “bear” to “bWAR” in case you wondered how big of a baseball nerd I am
It’s your first day back to work after taking the holidays off
December 30, 2025 at 1:35 AM
It’s your first day back to work after taking the holidays off
Small font but here’s where I have all the Cubs org hitters projected for opening day as of right now
December 28, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Small font but here’s where I have all the Cubs org hitters projected for opening day as of right now
The Cubs spent $30M reconstructing their bullpen with 5 relievers in their 30s. Something I would have never done in a million years but a strategy that I hope pays off.
December 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The Cubs spent $30M reconstructing their bullpen with 5 relievers in their 30s. Something I would have never done in a million years but a strategy that I hope pays off.
Cubs should sign Donnie Dewees
December 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Cubs should sign Donnie Dewees
My projected Iowa lineup right now is… peculiar
December 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
My projected Iowa lineup right now is… peculiar
I’m expecting the Cubs to make several minor league signings to fill out their Triple-A roster, with the expectation that the players spend at least the first 2 months of the season on the Iowa roster.
• 3 outfielders
• 1 infielder
• 1 catcher
• 2 relievers
• 2 starters
• 3 outfielders
• 1 infielder
• 1 catcher
• 2 relievers
• 2 starters
December 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m expecting the Cubs to make several minor league signings to fill out their Triple-A roster, with the expectation that the players spend at least the first 2 months of the season on the Iowa roster.
• 3 outfielders
• 1 infielder
• 1 catcher
• 2 relievers
• 2 starters
• 3 outfielders
• 1 infielder
• 1 catcher
• 2 relievers
• 2 starters
They are also considering Dance in the infield
December 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
They are also considering Dance in the infield
Remember, I’ve got a database of all 189 stateside players in the Cubs organization along with their position, level in the system, age, how they were acquired, when they hit free agency or Rule 5 eligibility, and how much they signed for (draft and IFA)
outofthevines.com/organization...
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 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Remember, I’ve got a database of all 189 stateside players in the Cubs organization along with their position, level in the system, age, how they were acquired, when they hit free agency or Rule 5 eligibility, and how much they signed for (draft and IFA)
outofthevines.com/organization...
outofthevines.com/organization...
Jonathon Long and Moises Ballesteros were incredibly similar hitters during their time in Iowa this past year. But I’ve highlighted some things that stand out as different between the two, most importantly: Long is FAR more patient, on pitches both IN and OUT of the zone
H/t @tjstats.ca
H/t @tjstats.ca
December 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Jonathon Long and Moises Ballesteros were incredibly similar hitters during their time in Iowa this past year. But I’ve highlighted some things that stand out as different between the two, most importantly: Long is FAR more patient, on pitches both IN and OUT of the zone
H/t @tjstats.ca
H/t @tjstats.ca
I hope all of your Christmas gifts are as fun as a Riley Martin curveball and as pleasing as a Moises Ballesteros swing
December 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I hope all of your Christmas gifts are as fun as a Riley Martin curveball and as pleasing as a Moises Ballesteros swing
I’d give Bo Bichette 6 years, $180M tomorrow.
Now you’ve got 4 guys that can play SS, 2B, and 3B in Bo, Nico, Dansby, and Shaw. Throw in games at DH, some additional flexibility to LF for Shaw, inevitable injuries, and you’re all set without a shortage of at-bats.
Now you’ve got 4 guys that can play SS, 2B, and 3B in Bo, Nico, Dansby, and Shaw. Throw in games at DH, some additional flexibility to LF for Shaw, inevitable injuries, and you’re all set without a shortage of at-bats.
December 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I’d give Bo Bichette 6 years, $180M tomorrow.
Now you’ve got 4 guys that can play SS, 2B, and 3B in Bo, Nico, Dansby, and Shaw. Throw in games at DH, some additional flexibility to LF for Shaw, inevitable injuries, and you’re all set without a shortage of at-bats.
Now you’ve got 4 guys that can play SS, 2B, and 3B in Bo, Nico, Dansby, and Shaw. Throw in games at DH, some additional flexibility to LF for Shaw, inevitable injuries, and you’re all set without a shortage of at-bats.
Mention of Brennen Davis, Chase Strumpf, and Vimael Machin in here because apparently it’s 2019 again. ⬇️
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Mid-Week Buzz: Jonny Long’s Spot, Bally’s Defense, & the Dog Days of Winter
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect news and notes including the results of the Moises Ballesteros’ defense, Jonathon Long’s spot on the depth chart, and some former Cubs prospects.…
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December 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Mention of Brennen Davis, Chase Strumpf, and Vimael Machin in here because apparently it’s 2019 again. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/24/m...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/24/m...
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect news and notes including Moises Ballesteros’ defense, Jonathon Long’s spot on the depth chart, and some former Cubs prospects. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/24/m...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/24/m...
Mid-Week Buzz: Jonny Long’s Spot, Bally’s Defense, & the Dog Days of Winter
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect news and notes including the results of the Moises Ballesteros’ defense, Jonathon Long’s spot on the depth chart, and some former Cubs prospects.…
outofthevines.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect news and notes including Moises Ballesteros’ defense, Jonathon Long’s spot on the depth chart, and some former Cubs prospects. ⬇️
outofthevines.com/2025/12/24/m...
outofthevines.com/2025/12/24/m...
Daniel Palencia
Season debut through August 1st: 6 ER in 39.2 IP
August 3rd through IL stint: 11 ER in 11.1 IP
Return from IL through end of postseason: 3 ER in 9 IP
Season debut through August 1st: 6 ER in 39.2 IP
August 3rd through IL stint: 11 ER in 11.1 IP
Return from IL through end of postseason: 3 ER in 9 IP
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Daniel Palencia
Season debut through August 1st: 6 ER in 39.2 IP
August 3rd through IL stint: 11 ER in 11.1 IP
Return from IL through end of postseason: 3 ER in 9 IP
Season debut through August 1st: 6 ER in 39.2 IP
August 3rd through IL stint: 11 ER in 11.1 IP
Return from IL through end of postseason: 3 ER in 9 IP
Cubs bullpen ERA ranks by year under Jed Hoyer:
2025 - 11th
2024 - 12th
2023 - 13th
2022 - 21st
2021 - 21st
2025 - 11th
2024 - 12th
2023 - 13th
2022 - 21st
2021 - 21st
December 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Cubs bullpen ERA ranks by year under Jed Hoyer:
2025 - 11th
2024 - 12th
2023 - 13th
2022 - 21st
2021 - 21st
2025 - 11th
2024 - 12th
2023 - 13th
2022 - 21st
2021 - 21st
Cubs leverage relievers 2025 ➡️ 2026
Daniel Palencia ➡️ Daniel Palencia
Brad Keller ➡️ Phil Maton
Caleb Thielbar ➡️ Caleb Thielbar
Drew Pomeranz ➡️ Hoby Milner
Andrew Kittredge ➡️ Jacob Webb
Daniel Palencia ➡️ Daniel Palencia
Brad Keller ➡️ Phil Maton
Caleb Thielbar ➡️ Caleb Thielbar
Drew Pomeranz ➡️ Hoby Milner
Andrew Kittredge ➡️ Jacob Webb
December 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Cubs leverage relievers 2025 ➡️ 2026
Daniel Palencia ➡️ Daniel Palencia
Brad Keller ➡️ Phil Maton
Caleb Thielbar ➡️ Caleb Thielbar
Drew Pomeranz ➡️ Hoby Milner
Andrew Kittredge ➡️ Jacob Webb
Daniel Palencia ➡️ Daniel Palencia
Brad Keller ➡️ Phil Maton
Caleb Thielbar ➡️ Caleb Thielbar
Drew Pomeranz ➡️ Hoby Milner
Andrew Kittredge ➡️ Jacob Webb
Sorry for the lack of Cubs On Deck episodes recently! Holidays are a crazy time for everyone!
I’ve got another player interview lined up for just after the new year!
I’ve got another player interview lined up for just after the new year!
December 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Sorry for the lack of Cubs On Deck episodes recently! Holidays are a crazy time for everyone!
I’ve got another player interview lined up for just after the new year!
I’ve got another player interview lined up for just after the new year!
There are only 10 minor league teams that share a nickname with their parent club. 2 of those reside in the Cubs organization:
Triple-A Iowa Cubs
High-A South Bend Cubs
If you were to rename these teams, what would you go with?
Triple-A Iowa Cubs
High-A South Bend Cubs
If you were to rename these teams, what would you go with?
December 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
There are only 10 minor league teams that share a nickname with their parent club. 2 of those reside in the Cubs organization:
Triple-A Iowa Cubs
High-A South Bend Cubs
If you were to rename these teams, what would you go with?
Triple-A Iowa Cubs
High-A South Bend Cubs
If you were to rename these teams, what would you go with?
This site is gonna go triple platinum on Abandoned Property Tour TikTok in 20 years after both the Royals and Chiefs have left
December 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
This site is gonna go triple platinum on Abandoned Property Tour TikTok in 20 years after both the Royals and Chiefs have left
Prior to this signing, there were zero catchers that I had slated for Triple-A
December 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Prior to this signing, there were zero catchers that I had slated for Triple-A
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.