The Cubs’ playoff odds dropped as low as 76% before rebounding to just over 85% with back-to-back wins against the Cardinals in St. Louis. The only problem is that the Brewers have also won their last two and have gained two games in the standings over the last 10 contests. As a result, their playoff odds have surged by nearly 16% since last Friday.
What is now just a three-game division lead looks very precarious with the Cubs in Houston and the Brewers hosting the Rockies over the weekend. Do I have to add that the North Siders just threw their two best starters to get those shutout wins against the Cards?