Brewers full-speed ahead as Cubs are stuck in neutral amid pennant chase

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)