When the Chicago Cubs are good, you can feel it, and this season, the energy is palpable because the Cubs have been one of baseball’s best teams. The atmosphere around Wrigley Field has reached playoff levels as the calendar gets close to August — a sign that good baseball is being played at the Friendly Confines.

The Milwaukee Brewers, at 61-41, lead the Chicago Cubs by one game in the two-team race for the National League Central Division and currently have the best record in all Major League Baseball.

Well, they're likely not going to finish 122-40, but after a 6-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners July 21, the Brewers have won 11 straight games and suddenly have Major League Baseball's best record. That also means they've hurdled the rival Chicago Cubs in the National League Central Division standings.

The Brewers have agreements in place with first-round Draft pick Andrew Fischer and all of their other selections through the first 10 rounds, according to reporting from MLB.com and Baseball America.

The Brewers could move Brice Turang to the Braves in exchange for Raisel Iglesias and Nacho Alvarez to make a 2025 World Series push.

Jacob Misiorowski's all-star break was a whirlwind. Now, he's dealing with increasing popularity and what will likely be an innings limit.

If it’s a choice between free hamburgers and the long-term interests of the 6-foot-7 mound monster who might be the Brewers’ best pitching prospect ever, they’ll err on the side of going hungry every time.

As he enters the Hall of Fame, CC Sabathia leaves behind a legacy in Cleveland and New York, and a franchise-changing 90 days in Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee Brewers, at 61-41, have the best record in all Major League Baseball. Their ascent to the upper echelon if the league has taken many opposing fans and national analysts by surprise.