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What's gone wrong for the Cubs -- and if they can fix it before it's too late

What a difference a month makes. Here's what's behind Chicago's swoon down the NL Central standings and what it means as trade season begins.

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Jacob Misiorowski finishes 15-strikeout night in Milwaukee's win

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Misiorowski throws fastest-tracked pitch by a starting pitcher

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Brewers take down Phillies in Milwaukee

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Jake Bauers smashes a home run for Brewers

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William Contreras' RBI double gets Brewers on the board

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SHOWING OFF THEIR SKILLS

Nick Kurtz demolishes 471-foot homer, longest of the season

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Bo Bichette lights up Citi Field with grand slam to put Mets ahead

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