The Cubs (19-13) just split a four-game series with the Mets in New York to complete a 3-4 road trip that included a stop at Fenway Park for three against the Red Sox. Chicago was able to hang in despite not having their top offensive and pitching weapons available but it won’t get any easier as they return home for a matchup with the rival Brewers.
When Milwaukee (19-11) traded away ace Corbin Burnes in spring training after a quiet offseason, many people wrote them off as rebuilding. As they are wont to do, the Brew Crew have again defied expectations early in 2024 and are currently in first place in the National League Central, a game ahead of the Cubs.