# 143. BUY or SELL: How Legit Are These Cubs Prospect Hot/Cold Starts?

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Podcast: [Cubs On Deck](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cubs-on-deck-5795514)
Published: 2026-06-02T10:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

On this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith, the guys evaluate the start of the year for 15 Cubs prospects and determine whether their hot starts AND cold starts are legit or if they will regress to the mean. Hot Bats: Owen Ayers, Cole Mathis, Ty Southisene, Brett Bateman Cold Bats: Kade Snell, Ariel Armas, Alexey Lumpuy, Jonathon Long Hot Arms: Mason McGwire, Dominick Reid, Marino Santy Cold Arms: JP Wheat, Jackson Kirkpatrick, Erian Rodriguez, Nazier Mule

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