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Comparing key Cubs players' first halves in 2025 to 2024

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After a disappointing finish in 2024, the Cubs have sole lead in the NL Central through the first half of 2025. Who is responsible for the turnaround?

Michael Busch, Carson Kelly, Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, and Pete Crow-Armstrong hang out before a game at Wrigley Field. | Matt Dirksen/GettyImages

At the All Star break, the Chicago Cubs are among the top teams in baseball. Their journey to 57-39 is largely due to several players taking big steps this year. While guys like Kyle Tucker, Matthew Boyd, and Carson Kelly were not on the team last year, many others were.