# 146. MLB Owners Draft Proposal is ABSURD, Cubs Draft Preview, and Jaxon Wiggins is Back

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Podcast: [Cubs On Deck](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cubs-on-deck-5795514)
Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: News and notes in the system: Jaxon Wiggins return from injury, Knoxville wins the division, Cameron Sisneros traded, Jace Beck is legit, and Ethan Conrad close to a return A comprehensive preview of the Cubs 2026 draft including who they might select at 23 and who this year's Josiah Hartshorn might be An opportunity to rip into the ridiculous proposal MLB owners put together regarding future MLB Drafts: cutting the number of rounds from 20 to 12, cutting the bonuses given out in half, eliminating high school players from the draft, and plenty more

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