Cubs Predicted to Lose Top Trade Target, 31 Home Run Slugger to NL Central Rival Brewers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs are expected to be one of the many teams to show interest in Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and the divisional races are heating up. One of the most competitive is in the National League Central, where the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs enter the new week with identical 59-40 records, tied atop the standings.

The Brewers open the second half a game behind the Cubs atop the Central Division standings. What were the expectations coming out of spring training?

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best offensive teams in baseball. But that’s only afforded them a small divisional lead.

For all that's gone right for the Cubs so far, Counsell's former team, the Brewers, are still breathing down their necks.

The Chicago Cubs are neck and neck with Milwaukee in the NL Central race and they have to be active at the MLB trade deadline if they want to separate.

A history-making sweep of the Dodgers ran the Brewers' win streak to 10. It also created an undeniable belief within the clubhouse.

The Milwaukee Brewers have won nine consecutive games and currently sit a game behind the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central, while also leading the NL