Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
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The Cubs have spent the entire year to date, 26 games, traversing the two West divisions — 20 games against three NL West teams and six against two AL West teams.
Now, a team from the NL East arrives at Wrigley Field. The Phillies were supposed to be a strong contender, but entering this series they stand five games behind the first-place Mets in the East.