# 142. Iowa Cubs Update: Pedro, Alcantara, Long, Triantos, Bateman, & More!

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Podcast: [Cubs On Deck](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cubs-on-deck-5795514)
Published: 2026-05-27T10:00:02+00:00
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Greg Huss is joined by Iowa Cubs broadcaster Jason Kempf! Topics include: What coaches think about Pedro Ramirez's breakout Has BJ Murray Jr. been just as impressive as Pedro? Why is Jonathon Long struggling so much at the plate? How does Kevin Alcantara fit on the MLB roster? James Triantos is doing typical James Triantos things Is Brett Bateman the (second) most patient hitter in all of baseball? An insane revolving door of pitchers on the Iowa roster Why veteran pitchers continue to re-sign with the Cubs to play in Des Moines

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