Cade Horton’s turn in the spotlight, Cubs trade deadline needs, and do MLB's extra innings rules stink?
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On episode 3 of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau and Frank Nova recap the Cubs' week against the Phillies and Pirates, starting with Cade Horton’s showcase vs. Paul Skenes (7:05). As the Red Sox trade Rafael Devers to the Giants (21:25), the guys pinpoint the Cubs' biggest trade deadline needs (23:30). They also discuss a quirk in Shota Imanaga’s contract (34:45) and how Pete Crow-Armstrong has quietly built his skillset while he's stunned fans on the field. Finally, they debate the man on second rule in extra innings (41:30) and preview the upcoming week against the Brewers and Mariners (50:30).
0:00 - Intro
1:15- Happy Birthday to Billy Williams
4:45 - The week that was for the Cubs
7:05 - Breaking down Cade Horton’s showdown with Paul Skenes
14:00 - Crazy stats from the past week
18:50 - Ian Happ’s outing vs. the Phillies and the Pirates
21:25 - Red Sox trade Rafael Devers to the Giants
23:30 - Potential Cubs trade targets
34:45 - Shota Imanaga’s contract quirk
41:30 - Extra Inning rules
50:30 - Previewing the upcoming Brewers and Mariners series
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