One week ago, after the Cubs blew out the Reds in Cincinnati, they trailed the Brewers by 3½ games in the N.L. Central and the Phillies by 2½ games in the wild card race.
Now, after a week filled with a series sweep and then three straight losses, the Cubs trail Milwaukee by three games and Philadelphia by two.
Feel better now? Yes, a week’s worth of games got crossed off the calendar, but the Cubs actually gained half a game on both those clubs over the seven days.
I’ll get to the Cubs’ competitors for postseason spots in a bit, but first, a look back at the Cubs’ win Sunday on a sun-kissed afternoon at Wrigley Field.