While the All-Star Game is always a fun little break, it certainly feels nice to get back to the regular season, especially when things seem to be going well. The Cubs are firmly atop the NL Central and have their eyes set on the postseason, but to get there, we’ll still need to contend with the trade deadline. While it remains to be seen if the Cubs will look to bolster their roster, we’ll hear plenty of speculation and reporting over the coming week.
We’ve got some fun tidbits for you today, including a superstar player who has penned a children’s book, a former All-Star who has retired, and how the All-Star Game fared with audiences.