Cubs’ midseason awards and second half predictions
Home Runs and Handshakes · James Neveau and Frank Nova
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Show Notes
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