MLB Spotlight series: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers

NL Central lead at stake as Cubs visit BrewersThe most competitive division race in the 2017 MLB regular season thus far is taking place in the National League Central Division.After appearing to sleepwalk through much of the first half, the defending champion Chicago Cubs are on top once again. However, three teams are within just 4.5 games … Continue reading MLB Spotlight series: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers

In 2017 season, offense the name of the game in the National League

Top 2017 NL teams all feature high-powered offenseA glance at the Major League Baseball standings on July 1 reveals that the NL division leaders are the Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Los Angeles Dodgers.The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies control the two NL Wildcard berths by a comfortable margin.One look at the Major League Baseball team statistical rankings on … Continue reading In 2017 season, offense the name of the game in the National League

NL Central has MLB’s tightest divisional race

It’s Memorial Day weekend, and the MLB divisional races are just beginning to take shape. Perhaps surprisingly, the most competitive race to this point has been in the National League Central Division.The NL Central is home to the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs. The North Siders were expected by many to run away with the division, … Continue reading NL Central has MLB’s tightest divisional race

Brewers pitcher Chase Anderson is now the hunter

Anderson has gone from being the hunted to the hunter in MilwaukeeThe Milwaukee Brewers haven’t fielded a winning team since the 2014 season. It has been six years since the 2011 Brew Crew won 96 games and the NL Central Division crown. That was the most recent contending seasons for the club.Thus far in the 2017 season, … Continue reading Brewers pitcher Chase Anderson is now the hunter

Lewis Brinson knocking on the door in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers finished 16 games below the .500 mark in the 2016 season. That record left them a distant 30.5 games behind the NL Central champion Chicago Cubs.Even the National League Wildcard spots were nowhere in sight. The Brewers were 14 games behind the playoff slots. It was a third losing campaign in the last … Continue reading Lewis Brinson knocking on the door in Milwaukee