The Cubs are on a roll, 12 games over 500 and winning again today over the Pirates. They are only a half-game behind the division-leading Brewers and face them next prior to the Cardinals. This next week of baseball will determine the Central Division standings going into the All-Star break.

The Cubs have been winning in card-worthy fashion, as Topps Now has issued commemorative baseball cards, highlighting game-winning performances by Jason Heyward and Ian Happ. Heyward hit a walk-off grand slam against the Phillies and Happ made three diving catches to beat the Pirates yesterday. These will “Now” be in my collection, especially since the Angels’ rookie-sensation, Shohei Ohtani is on the DL and won’t be dominating card production for a few weeks.

Even the White Sox beat former teammate Chris Sale and the Red Sox 1-0 yesterday. It’s rare when both Chicago teams, my favorites, win on the same day. Oregon State also beat Minnesota in yesterday’s Super Regional to put the finishing touches on a great day of winning baseball.