On this week's episode of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau and Frank Nova are back to recap the Cubs road trip against the Cardinals and the Astros (2:30). They discuss the team's handling of Dansby Swanson's lineup spot (10:00), Shota's triumphant return to the rotation (13:30) and Ben Brown being sent to the minors. The guys then hand out their midseason awards for Most Surprising and Most Disappointing Cubs and more (22:00)! Finally, James and Frank peer into their crystal balls and make their bold predictions for the second half of the season (33:30) before paying tribute to the late Dave Parker (52:30). 

0:00 - Intro

2:30 - Recapping the Cubs' road trip vs. the Cardinals and Astros

10:00 - Dansby batting cleanup

13:30 - Shota returns, Ben Brown heads to Iowa

22:00 - Mid-season awards

25:41 - most disappointing 

28:50 - Favorite moment of the season so far

33:30 - Second half predictions

49:00 - All-Star Voting

52:30 - Dave Parker