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Cade Horton’s turn in the spotlight, Cubs trade deadline needs, and do MLB's extra innings rules stink?

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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