Craig Counsell has become more than chilly about the Cubs looking up at his former team in the standings ... and apparently, George Webb burgers.

If the Cubs are going to make a late-season push to catch the Milwaukee Brewers atop the NL Central Division, they’ll have to get started this week. They likely won’t get another shot

The Milwaukee Brewers have captured attention with their 14-game winning streak. This impressive run brings back memories of the Brewers' 1987 season, when they started with a 13-game winning streak.

With his full arsenal of pitches available, Tobias tore through opposing lineups in June, striking out 20 and walking only one in 24 1/3 innings while posting a 2.96 ERA. He was named the Brewers’ Complex League pitcher of the month for June just before he was promoted.

The Brewers take over the top spot in the MLB Power Rankings while the Mets continue to fall even after a series win.

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All true. But even though the Brewers’ 14-game winning streak ended Sunday with a 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings, their record is best in the majors by six games. The team that opened the season with the sport’s eighth lowest payroll is putting the competition to shame.

Among the usual top baseball teams this season, there is another, more unexpected name – that of the Milwaukee Brewers.