Welcome to Home Runs and Handshakes. Join James Neveau and Frank Nova weekly as they discuss the latest Chicago Cubs news. From Single-A to MLB, Home Runs and Handshakes has got you covered!
Home Runs and Handshakes
Claim This Podcastby James Neveau and Frank Nova
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12 episodes
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Welcome to Home Runs and Handshakes. Join James Neveau and Frank Nova weekly as they discuss the latest Chicago Cubs news. From Single-A to MLB, Home Runs and Handshakes has got you covered!
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Publishing Since
6/2/2025
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Recent Episodes
August 18, 2025
Cubs aim to right the ship against the Brewers, while Chicago goes Bananas
<p>It was a (Savannah) Bananas weekend in Chicago, and Home Runs and Handshakes is breaking it all down. James Neveau and Frank Nova discuss the Cubs finally winning a series, and whether Pete Crow-Armstrong is finally snapping out of his funk (2:30). Craig Counsell’s handling of Owen Caissie gets well-deserved scrutiny (10:33), while they also examine Ben Brown’s struggles (21:35) and Daniel Palencia missing two games (23:50). Finally, the Cubs’ series against the Brewers takes center stage as a pivotal point in the season arrives (37:11), the guys wrap the show by discussing a massive weekend of Savannah Bananas baseball in Chicago (52:45).</p>
August 11, 2025
Brewers full-speed ahead as Cubs are stuck in neutral amid pennant chase
<p>On a new episode of Home Runs and Handshakes, James Neveau and Frank Nova are back to discuss the Cubs’ continued struggles following the All-Star Break and trade deadline. Can they possibly chase down the streaking Milwaukee Brewers (2:00)? Speaking of the deadline, the guys dissect Michael Soroka's health and Jed Hoyer’s comments after his exit (11:00). All this leads up to a discussion about if the Cubs are equipped to win the World Series this season (23:00). Pete Crow-Armstrong's struggles come into focus, but is it time to push the PCA panic button (33:30)? Finally, they discuss Anthony Rizzo’s comments on Johnny Menziel’s podcast (41:40) before previewing upcoming series against the Blue Jays and Pirates (50:00)</p>
August 1, 2025
A trade deadline descent into madness for Cubs fans
<p>On a new episode of Home Runs and Handshakes James Neveau and Frank Nova recap the moves the Cubs made (and didn’t make) at the trade deadline. They start off with their anger at the Cubs missing out on their biggest deadline need (3:00), then turn their attention to breaking down what the team DID do: </p><p>20:00 - Michael Soroka for SS Ronny Cruz and LF Christian Franklin<br>25:00 - Andrew Kittredge for SS Wilfri De La Cruz<br>28:18 - Taylor Rogers for RF Ivan Brethowr<br>30:00 - Willi Castro for RHP Sam Armstrong and RHP Ryan Gallagher</p><p>After breaking down the new acquisitions, they preview the Cubs' upcoming series against the Orioles and the Reds (46:00). Finally, they react to the passing of Ryne Sandberg, and his impact on their lives and the lives of Cubs fans (47:30).</p>
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