"Jed and his baseball operations staff have built a healthy player development organization and put an exciting, playoff contending team on the field," he said.

Hoyer and the Cubs agreed to a multiyear contract extension Monday, the team announced.

The Cubs began a pivotal NL Central series against the red-hot Brewers. Terry McLaurin wants to get his bag but the Commanders aren’t budging.

The over/under for this matchup has been listed at 7.

“Ryne Sandberg was a hero to a generation of Chicago Cubs fans and will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in nearly 150 years of this historic franchise,” Ricketts said.

Tim Kurkjian chronicles the life and legacy of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who died at the age of 65.

“Ryne remained active in the game he loved as an ambassador for the Cubs, a manager for the Phillies and in the Minor Leagues, and a frequent participant at the Hall of Fame.

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At 62-43, the Chicago Cubs are tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central and for the best record in the National League.

Considering their postseason failures in recent years, Milwaukee should be looking to patch every hole in its roster before October.