The somber mood in the Chicago Cubs’ postgame clubhouse had nothing to do with a loss to their rival that dropped them into second place in the division.

Despite the narrow loss, Larson was gracious in defeat, praising Wallace, who took home the checkered flag for the first time in 100 races. Wallace's third career Cup Series win Sunday was his first since winning at Kansas in September 2022.

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, who was a fixture at the position for the Chicago Cubs, has died at the age of 65.

The Chicago Cubs are no longer leading the NL Central. For the first time since April 2, they are not in first place of their division. That has to feel like a

For 108 straight days, the Chicago Cubs possessed a share of first place in the division. The Cubs’ consistency, especially offensively, kept them in control despite injuries to the rotation while owning the best run differential in the majors.

With one of MLB’s smallest payrolls, the Milwaukee Brewers have quietly dethroned the Cubs to take control of the NL Central.

Although the Kansas City Royals have disappointed this year it doesn't mean they can't contribute to a division title in 2025, it just won't be their own. At 49