Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong turned Wrigley Field into a frenzy with home runs as the Cubs downed the Brewers

Since a ragged 21-25 start, the Brewers have gone 18-9 to remain relatively in range of the first-place Cubs, who lead them by 5½ games.

The Chicago Cubs will be aggressive on the trade market, and Zac Gallen's availability could have them talk to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Pete Crow-Armstrong was still finding his footing as a Major Leaguer at this time a year ago, when the Cubs gave him ample runway to learn and develop at baseball’s highest level. The center fielder is now developing into one of the game’s bright young stars.

Former Chicago Cubs player David Ross was named as a potential candidate to replace Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker.

Everything that happens in and around MLB has some additional context when viewed from a fantasy baseball perspective. From lineup changes to minor league call-ups to injuries and so much more, the news cycle will constantly affect player values in fantasy baseball.

The Chicago Cubs have sprung to life in 2025, and now the second-place Brewers are chasing them in the standings, including head-to-head this week.

2022 NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara was rock-solid on the mound, striking out five over five innings of two-run ball. It's his third straight encouraging outing after a disastrous start to the 2025 season; he's lowered his ERA from 8.47 to 6.88 over the last two weeks.

The Milwaukee Brewers head to Wrigley Field for the first time this season to take on Craig Counsell and the Chicago Cubs on June 17. Chad Patrick starts on the mound for the Brewers against Chicago's Ben Brown.