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Brewers Shine as Cubs Contend; Rockies Face Historic Losses

8/31/2025

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Story summary

The Milwaukee Brewers lead the NL Central with 84 wins, maintaining a strong postseason outlook.
The Chicago Cubs are in playoff contention with a 77-58 record.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds struggle, with records of 67-69 and 68-67, respectively.
The Colorado Rockies are on pace to set a single-season loss record at 38-97.
The Pittsburgh Pirates show unexpected strength, going 5-2 this week.

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Story summary

The Milwaukee Brewers lead the NL Central with 84 wins, maintaining a strong postseason outlook.
The Chicago Cubs are in playoff contention with a 77-58 record.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds struggle, with records of 67-69 and 68-67, respectively.
The Colorado Rockies are on pace to set a single-season loss record at 38-97.
The Pittsburgh Pirates show unexpected strength, going 5-2 this week.