Brewers finally see their 14-game winning streak come to an end, but Christian Yelich offers encouraging word to his teammates

Craig Counsell has become more than chilly about the Cubs looking up at his former team in the standings ... and apparently, George Webb burgers.

The 2025 season has been a mixed bag for Cubs manager Craig Counsell. His team opened the year on a 59-39 tear—only to find themselves outpaced by a once-in-a-generation Brewers squad, currently in the process of setting Milwaukee ablaze two years after its ex-skipper's departure.

The Reds designated Jake Fraley for assignment just after he suffered a knee injury in Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Preview the Aug. 17 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Aug 17, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Austin Hays (12) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off single in the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Christian Yelich knows exactly the first question he’ll hear from reporters when the visitors' clubhouse doors open on Monday ahead of a five-game, four-day series between the Brewers and Cubs. For weeks,

The Cubs scored a series victory over the Pirates and gained a game on the division-leading Brewers, whose franchise-record win streak ended on the eve of a five-game series between the two teams at Wrigley Field.

The two are now set to face off in a high stakes dual (at least for the Cubs) at Wrigley Field in a five-game stretch. The Brewers not only have the upper-hand with a 78-45 record, but they have won 14 of their last 15 games and are coming off abrecently snapped 14-game win streak.

The Chicago Cubs once had a strong lead in the National League Central. However, the Milwaukee Brewers entered Sunday with a nine-game lead.