The Chicago Cubs are back in first place. Not only are the Cubs leading the Central, they will have sole possession of the best record in the National League at the All-Star break. Cubs in the All-Star Game festivities, a look at the NL Central, and elsewhere in the National League. Plus, a preview of today's Cubs-Padres game and the post-break series with the Cardinals. Music: "Bad Example" by 600 hz fq. Used with Creative Commons license by-nc-sa.

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