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.

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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.

Announcers: Lane Grindle and Josh Maurer will call the games on the Brewers Radio Network. Yes, for all three games, the Brewers broadcast is available on the Sirius XM app. The Cubs broadcast is available on Channel 184 June 17, Channel 185 June 18 and Channel 175 June 19.

Pitcher Aaron Civale, recently traded from Milwaukee to the Chicago White Sox, would make a good fit for the Cubs according to an insider.

Former Major League Baseball executive Jim Bowden came up with several trades he wants to see before the trade deadline.

Jacob Misiorowski's five innings of no-hit baseball in his Major League debut June 12 had Brewers fans buzzing, and now he takes his talents to Wrigley Field for a second start June 18. How close is he to the top streak of scoreless innings to begin a Brewers career? What about hitless innings?

Since June 2, the Chicago Cubs played 13 games in four cities. Though they went only 7-6, they expanded their lead in the NL Central.