The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs enter the series tied for first place in the NL Central and for the best record in the National League.

For all that's gone right for the Cubs so far, Counsell's former team, the Brewers, are still breathing down their necks.

The emotional Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran right-hander Colin Rea on Tuesday night in a bid to even their three-game series with host Milwaukee and move back into a tie with the Brewers atop the National League Central.

Craig Counsell Gives Important Injury Update on Cubs' Kyle Tucker originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The last thing the Chicago Cubs can deal with at the moment is a long-term injury to Kyle Tucker. Even if that means the left-handed hitting outfielder is out for a couple of games, it could sway how the National League Central finishes.

"We're grateful that he was willing to spend time with us when things weren't going great for him. It's a sad day for the Chicago Cubs."

The Chicago Cubs are holding on to the NL Central but the skin of their teeth as the Milwaukee Brewers surge. Craig Counsell has remained silent.

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Counsell's father, Craig, also went to Whitefish Bay and played for the Brewers over two stints, first in 2004 and then again from 2007 through 2011. He also happens to be the winningest manager in franchise history,

The Milwaukee Brewers could get even with ex-manager-turned-rival Craig Counsell if these trade deadline ideas materialize.

Three headlines ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers highly anticipated matchup with the Chicago Cubs tonight. Craig Yoho returns to the big league roster and Rob Zastryzny suffers a setback in his recovery process.