On June 17, 2024, the Cubs were in last place in the National League Central Division, 8½ games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. They eventually finished 10 games behind Milwaukee, in second place. But 365 days later,

Cubs: Ben Brown (3-5, 5.71 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 83 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -149, Brewers +124; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.