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.

Seiya Suzuki had a wild ride in the first half of the season. Despite being overlooked for the All-Star game, he was unquestionably one of the better players in baseball in the first half. Runs batted in aren’t necessarily a terrific stat as it can be heavily tied to the results and performance of other players.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game series. Chicago has a 59-40 record overall and a 32-17 record in home games. The Cubs are third in MLB play with 148 total home runs, averaging 1.5 per game.

After propelling the Cubs to a win vs. Red Sox, Seiya Suzuki explained why he chose not to participate in Home Run Derby

Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.

Seiya Suzuki discusses his three-run home run in the 1st, resting during the All-Star break and more following the Cubs' 4-1 victory

Chicago Cubs star slugger Seiya Suzuki won't competing in Atlanta during the Midsummer Classic. It's crazy that's even a statement being uttered based on what h