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