The Chicago Cubs are 19 games above .500 and yet sit tied atop the National League Central with the Milwaukee Brewers. What was once a comfortable five-game

They have won 10 straight games and have come back from a six-and-a-half game deficit in the division over the last few weeks. Even though the Cubs have the easiest remaining schedule, Chicago needs to get a starter that’s capable of starting a playoff game and would benefit from a third base offensive upgrade.

That will create some fascinating headlines and stories to keep track of heading into the MLB trade deadline. More News: Cubs Rise in Standings Backed by Best Point Differential in Majors The teams may be tied in the standings,

Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton Horton left Sunday’s game in the sixth inning with a 1-0 lead, but the Cubs lost 6-1. It was Horton’s fourth no-decision of the season.

But the Cubs now have company in first place, as the Milwaukee Brewers have won ten straight games and have tied Chicago's 59-40 record. The Cubs will try to maintain their hold on the division when they take on Bobby Witt Jr.

The Red Sox departed Chicago with a 6-1 win on Sunday, avoiding a sweep against the major league-leading Cubs thanks to Wilyer Abreu’s two home runs and Alex Bregman’s one.

Wilyer Abreu hits two of Boston's three home runs en route to a 6-1 win over Chicago.