On Aug. 15, the Milwaukee Brewers had lost four of five games on the West Coast and their lead in the National League Central Division was suddenly uncomfortable.
After being swept by the San Diego Padres and splitting the first two games with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Brewers were only three games in front of the Chicago Cubs with seven games to be played between the two rivals. It appeared a legitimate race for the division title in September was probable.
But the Brewers won the last two games against the Dodgers and haven’t lost a series since, winning 10 of 14 games. The Cubs are 1-4 in their last five series and 5-9 overall in that stretch.
The Brewers have already been unruly visitors this season, winning the three games played in Chicago in May and outscoring the Cubs, 19-5. Kyle Harrison, the Brewers’ Aug. 31 starter, pitched seven scoreless innings in the final game of that series, striking out 11 and allowing just two hits in a 5-0 victory.
Even if the division is out of reach for the Cubs, they lead the Philadelphia Phillies by one game for the top wild-card seed. If they finish in that slot, they would host the wild-card round against the No. 5 team, with the winner currently playing the Brewers in the NL Division Series if the current standings hold.
The games this week will get plenty of national attention. The Sept. 1 game will be televised by TBS, the Sept 2 game featuring Cy Young favorite Jacob Misiorowski is on the MLB Network, outside of local markets, and the series finale will be on Fox.
Here’s how to watch and listen to the series:
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Jacob Misiorowski highlights: Best of Brewers All-Star pitcher in 2026
2/ 22Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is a popular player at the MLB All-Star festivities in Philadelphia July 13.However, he won’t pitch in the game. (Curt Hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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5/ 22Misiorowski followed up his historic start against the Phillies with a solid showing against another NL East opponent, though it ended in a loss.He pitched six innings, struck out seven and walked one in a Brewers 3-2 loss. It snapped an eight-game streak of Misiorowski allowing one or fewer runs. (Jordan Godfree, Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images)
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7/ 22Jacob Misiorowski broke his own record by throwing a 104.5 mph pitch in the first inning against the Phillies on June 12.Fellow All-Star William Contreras was his battery mate for the game. (Michael McLoone, Imagn Images)
8/ 22In the high altitude of Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, Misiorowski threw seven innings, eight strikeouts and one run (zero earned runs) in a Brewers 7-1 win on June 6. Misiorowski’s ERA dropped to 1.50. (Ron Chenoy, Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
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10/ 22Misiorowski was masterful in Houston as the Brewers won 2-0 on May 31. He threw seven shutout innings, striking out eight and walking zero and scattered only three hits. The Miz lowered his ERA to 1.65. (Erik Williams, Imagn Images)
11/ 22Misiorowski pitched an absolute gem in the Brewers’ 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on May 25 at American Family Field. He threw 12 strikeouts with only one walk and two hits across seven innings. The one run allowed was the first he surrendered in five starts. (Jeff Hanisch, Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images)
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13/ 22Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was brilliant again as he blanked the Cubs on three hits with a walk and eight strikeouts over six innings of work in a 5-2 Brewers win on Tuesday, May 19 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.It was the beginning of a stretch of five straight starts that Misiorowski was the winning pitcher. During this period, he allowed only one earned run across 36 innings pitched. (Matt Marton-Imagn Images)
14/ 22Pat Murphy gives Misiorowski a handshake before his start against the Chicago Cubs on May 19. (Matt Marton, Imagn Images)
15/ 22Misiorowski pitched incredible against the San Diego Padres but didn’t have much support in a 3-1 Brewers loss on May 13.Misiorowski had 10 strikeouts with zero walks in seven innings and zero runs. (Benny Sieu, Imagn Images)
16/ 22Misiorowski set the tone on what turned out to be a weekend sweep over the New York Yankees at American Family Field. He struck out 11, walked two across six-shutout innings as the Brewers defeated the Yankees, 6-0, on May 8.It was the start of eight straight starts in which Misiorowski pitched at least six innings. He only allowed four total earned runs across 61 innings during this span. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
17/ 22Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) reacts after striking out a batter during the sixth inning against the Yankees on May 8.The 11-strikeout game is one eight double-digit strikeout performances for Misiorowski from the first half of the season. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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19/ 22Jacob Misiorowski made his first Opening Day start for the Brewers. And it was spectacular performance and a sign of what was to come in the first half of the season.In five innings, The Miz struck out 11 batters and allowed just one run on two hits as the Brewers pounded the White Sox, 14-2, on March 26. (Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
20/ 22Misiorowski is all smiles on the Fourth of July as the Brewers play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. (Rick Scuteri, Imagn Images)
21/ 22Misiorowski shows off a fan made custom card in the “Pokemon” style before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Miz is a huge Pokeman fan. (Charles LeClaire, Imagn Images)
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What channel is Brewers vs Cubs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday?
TV channel: The Aug. 31 is on Brewers.TV. The Sept. 1 game is on Brewers.TV and TBS. The Sept. 2 game is on Brewers.TV. The Sept. 3 game is only on Fox (Channel 6 in Milwaukee), not Brewers.TV. For Brewers.TV, channels include 1263 on XFinity, 670 on DirecTV and 1743 on U-Verse. For Spectrum customers, the channel varies, depending on the local system – check 308, 1308, 319, 317 and 469 for the channel or channels in your community.
Live stream: The Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and Sep. 2 broadcasts are available on Brewers.TV and through the MLB app. A full-season plan costs $99.99 and monthly plans are $19.99. It includes all games not covered by a national broadcast, like ESPN or AppleTV. The Sept. 1 game is on the Watch TBS app. The Sept. 3 game is on the Fox Sports and Fox One apps. Fubo also offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Announcers: Brian Anderson or Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Bill Schroeder, Vinny Rottino or Tim Dillard (analysts) and Sophia Minnaert (field reporter) will call the games on Brewers.TV.
Brewers vs Cubs start times Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers a hit with fans at Little League World Series Classic
Milwaukee Brewers players Garrett Mitchell, left, and Brice Turang meet with young fans at the Little League World Series Classic on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Little League World Series Complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
2/ 10Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich meets wtih young fans Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Little League World Series Complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
3/ 10Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski talks with young fans Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Little League World Series Complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
4/ 10Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang shows off pins he purchased and obtained by trading at the Little League World Series Classic on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
5/ 10Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang shows off pins he purchased and obtained by trading at the Little League World Series Classic on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
6/ 10Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski signs autographs for young fans Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Little League World Series Complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
7/ 10Catcher Bo Naylor, serving as the 27th man for the Milwaukee Brewers at the Little League World Series Classic, talks with hitting coach Eric Theisen on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
8/ 10Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski shows off his new glove at the Little League World Series Classic on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
9/ 10Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski joins the ESPN broadcast. (Todd Rosiak / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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What radio station is the Brewers-Cubs series on?
You can listen to the gamesWTMJ. Here’s a list of the radio stations
Announcers: Jeff Levering (if he’s not on TV), Lane Grindle or Josh Maurer will call the games on the Brewers Radio Network.
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Take a look at mementos collected from old Milwaukee County Stadium
Steven Radmer poses with letters from the Milwaukee County Stadium facade. (Provided by Steven Radmer)
2/ 8The County Stadium letters being moved and loaded from Steven Radmer’s backyard. (Provided by Steven Radmer)
3/ 8Steven Radmer poses with the “L” that once helped spell out Milwaukee County Stadium. He has since sold it to the Milwaukee Brewers. (Provided by Steven Radmer)
4/ 8A turnstile from the entry gates of Milwaukee County Stadium. (Provided by Steven Radmer)
5/ 8A seat from Milwaukee County Stadium signed by Bob Uecker. (Provided by Steve Solmonson)
6/ 8A sign from a ticket counter at Milwaukee County Stadium. (Provided by Steve Solmonson)
7/ 8Steven Radmer’s basement treasure trove of County Stadium memorabilia. (Provided by Steven Radmer)
8/ 8Steven Radmers basement treasure trove of County Stadium memorabilia. (Provided by Steven Radmer)
Brewers-Cubs probable starters
Aug. 31, 6:40 p.m.:Milwaukee LHP Kyle Harrison (10-3, 2.79 ERA) vs. Chicago RHP Clay Holmes (5-6, 2.26)
Sept. 1, 6:40 p.m.:Milwaukee LHP Robert Gasser (4-5, 4.59) vs. Chicago LHP Matthew Boyd (8-3, 3.99)
Sept. 2, 6:40 p.m.:Milwaukee RHP Jacob Misiorowski (14-5, 1.73) vs. Chicago LHP David Peterson (7-7, 5.11)
Sept. 3, 6:15 p.m.: Milwaukee RHP Logan Henderson (9-2, 2.48) vs. Chicago RHP Kevin Gausman (7-11, 4.37)
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