The Chicago Cubs’ win Wednesday evened the season series against the Milwaukee Brewers. It sets up a huge five-game series at Wrigley Field in August.

M ILWAUKEE -- In the midst of a heavyweight battle for first place in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs are still scouring the landscape for help before Thursday's MLB trade deadline. On their wish list: two starters, a reliever, a potential upgrade at third base and perhaps a backup center fielder.

With the trade deadline looming, the Chicago Cubs have extended president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer amid one of the team's best seasons.

Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs slugger and second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died, following a battle with prostate cancer.

On Monday, the Chicago community lost one of its all-time great sports icons. Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has died at the age of 65, according to the franchise. WGN's Dana Rebik caught up with those who appeared outside Wrigley Field Tuesday to pay respects to one of Chicago's greatest athletes.

Shawon Dunston and Andre Dawson were devastated after realizing Sandberg was saying goodbye to them. They are devastated still.

The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers play the middle contest of a 3-game series Tuesday at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Vibes around the Milwaukee Brewers are high right now. They have the most wins in baseball with 64 and after defeating the Chicago Cubs 9-3 they now have a two game lead in the National League Central.