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
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Greg Huss
@outofthevines.bsky.social
· Feb 20
Starting a thread for every single prospect that appears in a 2025 MLB Spring Training game. I’ll be answering the question:
“What does this season have in store for this guy?”
Plenty of prospects in the first game, so let’s dig in ⬇️
“What does this season have in store for this guy?”
Plenty of prospects in the first game, so let’s dig in ⬇️
An absolute honor to be included on this list
December 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
An absolute honor to be included on this list
One of the many reasons why @cespedesbbq.bsky.social is the best.
I know what they say about when you assume, but it’s pretty fair to assume the Yankees make a profit, Mr. Steinbrenner
I know what they say about when you assume, but it’s pretty fair to assume the Yankees make a profit, Mr. Steinbrenner
December 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
One of the many reasons why @cespedesbbq.bsky.social is the best.
I know what they say about when you assume, but it’s pretty fair to assume the Yankees make a profit, Mr. Steinbrenner
I know what they say about when you assume, but it’s pretty fair to assume the Yankees make a profit, Mr. Steinbrenner
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Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect nuggets including Jaxon Wiggins’ crazy year, the difference between Kane Kepley and Brett Bateman, and why there could be more minor league baseball fans in our future. outofthevines.com/2025/12/03/m...
Mid-Week Buzz: Wiggins Stats, Kepley Power, Rule 5 Prep
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect nuggets including Jaxon Wiggins’ crazy year, the difference between Kane Kepley and Brett Bateman, and why there could be more minor league basebal…
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December 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect nuggets including Jaxon Wiggins’ crazy year, the difference between Kane Kepley and Brett Bateman, and why there could be more minor league baseball fans in our future. outofthevines.com/2025/12/03/m...
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect nuggets including Jaxon Wiggins’ crazy year, the difference between Kane Kepley and Brett Bateman, and why there could be more minor league baseball fans in our future. outofthevines.com/2025/12/03/m...
Mid-Week Buzz: Wiggins Stats, Kepley Power, Rule 5 Prep
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect nuggets including Jaxon Wiggins’ crazy year, the difference between Kane Kepley and Brett Bateman, and why there could be more minor league basebal…
outofthevines.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Catching you up on the last week of Cubs prospect nuggets including Jaxon Wiggins’ crazy year, the difference between Kane Kepley and Brett Bateman, and why there could be more minor league baseball fans in our future. outofthevines.com/2025/12/03/m...
The Rule 5 Draft is next Wednesday. If you’re still confused as to why the draft exists and how it works…
1. I don’t blame you
2. Here’s a primer
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1. I don’t blame you
2. Here’s a primer
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What is the Rule 5 Draft and How Does it Work?
An attempt to clear up the very confusing process that is the Rule 5 Draft.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Rule 5 Draft is next Wednesday. If you’re still confused as to why the draft exists and how it works…
1. I don’t blame you
2. Here’s a primer
outofthevines.com/2025/12/02/w...
1. I don’t blame you
2. Here’s a primer
outofthevines.com/2025/12/02/w...
Friendly reminder that Jordan Wicks was REALLY good in Triple-A this year
December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Friendly reminder that Jordan Wicks was REALLY good in Triple-A this year
Moises Ballesteros got back to his roots of showcasing his amazing hand-eye coordination but also incorporated some serious pop this year. Sacrificed some pull-side juice along the way but using the whole field has always been his game.
Numbers courtesy of @tjstats.ca
Numbers courtesy of @tjstats.ca
December 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Moises Ballesteros got back to his roots of showcasing his amazing hand-eye coordination but also incorporated some serious pop this year. Sacrificed some pull-side juice along the way but using the whole field has always been his game.
Numbers courtesy of @tjstats.ca
Numbers courtesy of @tjstats.ca
A reminder that Owen Caissie was WAY better in 2025 than he was in 2024. Continued to hit the ball hard OFTEN while drastically improving things that were lagging behind.
Numbers courtesy of @tjstats.ca
Numbers courtesy of @tjstats.ca
December 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A reminder that Owen Caissie was WAY better in 2025 than he was in 2024. Continued to hit the ball hard OFTEN while drastically improving things that were lagging behind.
Numbers courtesy of @tjstats.ca
Numbers courtesy of @tjstats.ca
Jaxon Wiggins system ranks (min 50 IP, 40 pitchers meet criteria)
1st in K% (31%)
1st in WHIP (1.03)
1st in OBP (.262)
1st in OPS (.496)
2nd in SwStr% (16.3%)
2nd in AVG (.161)
2nd in SLG (.234)
3rd in CSW (30.5%)
4th in ERA (2.19)
4th in K%-BB% (19.5%)
4th in lowest LD% (18%)
1st in K% (31%)
1st in WHIP (1.03)
1st in OBP (.262)
1st in OPS (.496)
2nd in SwStr% (16.3%)
2nd in AVG (.161)
2nd in SLG (.234)
3rd in CSW (30.5%)
4th in ERA (2.19)
4th in K%-BB% (19.5%)
4th in lowest LD% (18%)
December 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Jaxon Wiggins system ranks (min 50 IP, 40 pitchers meet criteria)
1st in K% (31%)
1st in WHIP (1.03)
1st in OBP (.262)
1st in OPS (.496)
2nd in SwStr% (16.3%)
2nd in AVG (.161)
2nd in SLG (.234)
3rd in CSW (30.5%)
4th in ERA (2.19)
4th in K%-BB% (19.5%)
4th in lowest LD% (18%)
1st in K% (31%)
1st in WHIP (1.03)
1st in OBP (.262)
1st in OPS (.496)
2nd in SwStr% (16.3%)
2nd in AVG (.161)
2nd in SLG (.234)
3rd in CSW (30.5%)
4th in ERA (2.19)
4th in K%-BB% (19.5%)
4th in lowest LD% (18%)
Reposted by Greg Huss
Years of International Pain for the Cubs, Pitcher Development, and Other Cubs Bullets
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December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Years of International Pain for the Cubs, Pitcher Development, and Other Cubs Bullets
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Dating back to 2014, the Cubs have produced just 6.0 WAR from internationally-signed pitchers.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Dating back to 2014, the Cubs have produced just 6.0 WAR from internationally-signed pitchers.
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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. outofthevines.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/t...
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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November 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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. outofthevines.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/t...
Damon Minor is the new hitting coach for Triple-A Iowa, as @sahadevsharma.bsky.social mentioned on North Side Territory.
Minor was an assistant hitting coach for the San Francisco Giants last year after spending several years as their Triple-A hitting coach. He’ll replace Rick Strickland.
Minor was an assistant hitting coach for the San Francisco Giants last year after spending several years as their Triple-A hitting coach. He’ll replace Rick Strickland.
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Damon Minor is the new hitting coach for Triple-A Iowa, as @sahadevsharma.bsky.social mentioned on North Side Territory.
Minor was an assistant hitting coach for the San Francisco Giants last year after spending several years as their Triple-A hitting coach. He’ll replace Rick Strickland.
Minor was an assistant hitting coach for the San Francisco Giants last year after spending several years as their Triple-A hitting coach. He’ll replace Rick Strickland.
Thankful for everyone who tunes into the podcast, whether it’s each episode or just the ones that sound good to you, on YouTube or other platforms, since the start or very recently began, and whether you chat prospects on social media or are super lowkey.
Go Cubs!
Go Cubs!
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Thankful for everyone who tunes into the podcast, whether it’s each episode or just the ones that sound good to you, on YouTube or other platforms, since the start or very recently began, and whether you chat prospects on social media or are super lowkey.
Go Cubs!
Go Cubs!
On how a potential work stoppage in 2027 might (not) impact minor league baseball
Separate CBAs. 40-man roster players covered by MLB CBA but MiLB players are under a separate CBA between MiLB players and MLB owners. No reason it should affect them.
Standard disclaimer. I am not a lawyer.
Standard disclaimer. I am not a lawyer.
November 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
On how a potential work stoppage in 2027 might (not) impact minor league baseball
The Blue Jays have Dylan Cease and Shane Bieber signed to a combined 8 years, $226 million
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Blue Jays have Dylan Cease and Shane Bieber signed to a combined 8 years, $226 million
does Dylan Cease even know how to speak Canadian?
NEWS: The Blue Jays are signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract, sources tell The Athletic.
It's the largest pitching contract in franchise history.
It's the largest pitching contract in franchise history.
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
does Dylan Cease even know how to speak Canadian?
Hayden Cantrelle…
- Hit 3 HRs and for the cycle in back-to-back games
- Started his own baseball league
- Has played in 4 different orgs
- Has 25K subscribers on YouTube
- Came on Cubs On Deck
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- Hit 3 HRs and for the cycle in back-to-back games
- Started his own baseball league
- Has played in 4 different orgs
- Has 25K subscribers on YouTube
- Came on Cubs On Deck
📺: youtu.be/atnNkv3-JOE?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Hayden Cantrelle…
- Hit 3 HRs and for the cycle in back-to-back games
- Started his own baseball league
- Has played in 4 different orgs
- Has 25K subscribers on YouTube
- Came on Cubs On Deck
📺: youtu.be/atnNkv3-JOE?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck
- Hit 3 HRs and for the cycle in back-to-back games
- Started his own baseball league
- Has played in 4 different orgs
- Has 25K subscribers on YouTube
- Came on Cubs On Deck
📺: youtu.be/atnNkv3-JOE?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck
@jjcoop36.bsky.social hey JJ, I know past work stoppages in Major League Baseball haven’t impacted minor league baseball, but with the new changes to minor league players and the MLBPA, would that still be the case in 2027?
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
@jjcoop36.bsky.social hey JJ, I know past work stoppages in Major League Baseball haven’t impacted minor league baseball, but with the new changes to minor league players and the MLBPA, would that still be the case in 2027?
Peek behind the curtain: if you listened on podcast, you’ll hear WAY fewer yeah’s and okay’s from me as Hayden is talking because I edited them out. I was dropping them every 5 seconds (and they are still there on YouTube) because I was so intrigued with everything he was saying.
This might be the best interview yet.
November 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Peek behind the curtain: if you listened on podcast, you’ll hear WAY fewer yeah’s and okay’s from me as Hayden is talking because I edited them out. I was dropping them every 5 seconds (and they are still there on YouTube) because I was so intrigued with everything he was saying.
It’s possible that Hayden Cantrelle is the most interesting guy in the entire Cubs farm system. I was lucky enough to have him on the show ⬇️
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🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck
📺: youtu.be/atnNkv3-JOE?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It’s possible that Hayden Cantrelle is the most interesting guy in the entire Cubs farm system. I was lucky enough to have him on the show ⬇️
📺: youtu.be/atnNkv3-JOE?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck
📺: youtu.be/atnNkv3-JOE?...
🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
🔗: linktr.ee/cubsondeck
This is a really good point and something that I think gets severely overlooked. The broadcasters are living and breathing every pitch and their write-ups are amazing.
I would add that MLB Pipeline often has detailed write-ups from the previous day’s game for each affiliate + the box score. Many times the game summaries are written by the broadcaster, who seems to have responsibility for pretty much everything short of being in the lineup.
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM
This is a really good point and something that I think gets severely overlooked. The broadcasters are living and breathing every pitch and their write-ups are amazing.
I had thoughts that were too long for a social media post so I jotted them down here instead.
What happened to daily Cubs prospect coverage?
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What happened to daily Cubs prospect coverage?
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What Happened to Daily Cubs Prospect Coverage?
Cubs daily prospect coverage isn’t what it used to be and quite frankly, I get it.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I had thoughts that were too long for a social media post so I jotted them down here instead.
What happened to daily Cubs prospect coverage?
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What happened to daily Cubs prospect coverage?
outofthevines.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/w...
The Chicago Cubs announce Jonathon Long and Jostin Florentino as their Player and Pitcher of the Year
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Chicago Cubs announce Jonathon Long and Jostin Florentino as their Player and Pitcher of the Year
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Big Name (Bigger Contract) Trade Alert: Mets and Rangers Talking Semien-Nimmo Swap
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Big Name (Bigger Contract) Trade Alert: Mets and Rangers Talking Semien-Nimmo Swap - Bleacher Nation
A couple very big names and very big contracts getting swapped.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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