National League playoff seeding update ahead of Brewers and Cubs' four-game series in Chicago

The Brewers hold an 8-game lead in the NL Central with 25 games remaining, though the Cubs could theoretically cut it to one game if they sweep both upcoming series. The more significant impact of the Brewers and Cubs' seven matchups over the next 10 days may be on the Wild Card race, where the Cubs and Phillies are tied atop the standings with identical records. Home-field advantage in the Wild Card round could prove decisive if these two teams meet, making the results of the Brewers-Cubs series consequential for the broader National League playoff picture.

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