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While a bunch of teams are fighting for playoff spots all over baseball, the Chicago Cubs are feeling their way through rare territory. The Cubs clinched the NL Central title a full three weeks before their first playoff game, giving the organization plenty of time to rest players and analyze possible postseason opponents, but also making for a tricky stretch when it comes to staying sharp when there isn't as much at stake. After the Cubs dropped three of four against the Brewers last weekend, manager Joe Maddon met with his hitters before Monday night's 5-2 victory over Cincinnati and talked to them about making the most of the final part of the season. Continue to Article

September 20, 2016 12:46:am EST

Three weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates boarded their team charter in Milwaukee feeling good. Now, they return to Milwaukee, practically out of the playoff chase. The Pirates arrived here Monday 74-75 and five games back of the Giants for the second slot, with St. Louis and Miami standing in between. Continue to Article

September 19, 2016 4:20:pm EST