On episode 2 of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau and Frank Nova recap a potential World Series preview we witnessed as the Cubs and Tigers battled in Detroit. The guys skewer Nico Hoerner’s ejection Sunday afternoon (
1:15) before pivoting to the Cubs’ stellar starting pitching of late (
10:20) and Ian Happ’s recent struggles, as Michael Busch and Matt Shaw have surged forward (
12:30). Later, they deliver injury updates on Shota Imanaga and Porter Hodge (
25:00) before panning for gold in this week’s “Goin Prospectin’” segment (
27:20). Finally, they discuss MLB All-Star voting (
31:40), preview the Cubs’ series vs. the Phillies (
38:15) and offer their takes on this week’s announcement paving the way for Jerry Reinsdorf to relinquish control of the Chicago White Sox (
43:50). They end the episode by sharing their predictions for the Cubs next 7 games (
52:00).