Cubs three-game win streak over Milwaukee, plus Matt Shaw’s breakout and Kyle Tucker’s return from a hand injury redefine the playoff push. Suzuki and Owen Casey chipped in as the lineup found life, while the pitching staff continued to anchor wins. Week-to-week, Chicago looks to sustain momentum on a West Coast run, balancing youth with proven arms as they chase a favorable playoff path.

The conversation spans Shaw’s breakout mechanics, Tucker’s health-driven lineup impact, and how the Cubs can maximize offense around a resurgent core. With Shota Imanaga anchoring the rotation and a bullpen delivering, Chicago is squarely in the wild-card mix, eyeing home-field advantage as September nears.