Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
We are 32 games into the Cubs’ season, and this is the first matchup with the rival Brewers.
If you think that’s a lot, the Cubs won’t play the Reds until game 50 and the Cardinals not until game 77. More on this below.
Have I mentioned how much I hate the balanced schedule?
For more on the Brewers, here’s Harrison Freuck, manager of our SB Nation Brewers site Brew Crew Ball.