# 135. Hot Starts and a New Pitching Development Strategy

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Podcast: [Cubs On Deck](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cubs-on-deck-5795514)
Published: 2026-04-07T10:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: Affiliate assignments that stand out like Cole Mathis to Myrtle Beach Riley Martin's promotion to Chicago and MLB debut There seems to be a new pitching development strategy, with almost all of the Cubs' lower level pitchers going multiple innings Kevin Alcantara's hot start Josiah Hartshorn's impressive pro debut James Triantos back on track

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