# 153. Ethan Conrad Promotion, Kane Kepley Dominating, Jaxon Wiggins the Reliever

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Podcast: [Cubs On Deck](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cubs-on-deck-5795514)
Published: 2026-08-25T10:00:03+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3696

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Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Juan Cabada's hot start in full-season ball Ethan Conrad's promotion to High-A South Bend Kane Kepley turning it up a notch in Double-A Knoxville Angel Cepeda has been terrific when healthy Caden Sorrell has shown off a pretty swing and athleticism Jaxon Wiggins now working in relief in Triple-A Iowa Jackson Brockett might win Cubs MiLB Pitcher of the Year Ethan Flanagan is extremely underrated Chase Meyer's stuff reminds us of Keegan Thompson Yoendris Gonzalez might be the best relief prospect in the system Pierce Coppola made his best start of the year

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