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The Yankees, Cubs and Braves are all flexing their muscles right now.
Here are three numbers that help explain how the Chicago Cubs climbed out of the National League Central cellar to become the hottest team in the majors.
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The Dodgers are favored at home (-165) against the Cubs (+138). The Los Angeles Dodgers will give the start to Emmet Sheehan (2-0, 5.85 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Cubs will turn to Jameson Taillon (1-1, 3.97 ERA).
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CHICAGO — With Felix Reyes standing on second base, Edmundo Sosa ripped a double to left field. Sosa’s hit in the second inning Wednesday, which scored Reyes easily, ended the Phillies’ slump of 0 for 26 over the last six games with runners in scoring position.
Chicago's offense ignites, propelling the Cubs into baseball's top 10 after a dominant week. See how they stack up.
The NL Central standings are tight in the early going, so this isn't to say that they need to be too deeply read into. But there is something a bit odd about the spots the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs find themselves in.