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
Since the Cubs took two of three from the Brewers the first weekend of May, they are 23-14, tied with the Mets for the second-best record in the NL in that span, half a game behind the Phillies.
The Brewers, though, stand right behind the Cubs since May 4 with a 22-16 mark.
Something’s gotta give.
For more on the Brewers, here’s Harrison Freuck, manager of our SB Nation Brewers site Brew Crew Ball.