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Potential World Series preview? Cubs drop hard-fought series vs. Tigers
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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).
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Nico Hoerner ejected from game vs. Tigers
7:30 - Nationals/Tigers series reactions
10:20 - Cubs Starting Pitching
12:30 - Michael Busch
14:30 - Matt Shaw
17:45 - Ian Happ
25:00 - Injury Updates
27:20 - Goin' Prospectin'
31:40 - MLB All-Star Voting
38:15 - Cubs vs. Phillies preview
43:50 - White Sox announcement about future ownership
52:00 - Cubs vs. Pirates preview
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