Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton left Game 1 of Monday’s doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning with a blister.

One of their most impressive wins during that franchise-record 14-game win streak came on Friday night. The Brewers faced an 8-1 deficit after two innings against the Reds and clawed their way back on the strength of two homers and five RBI from Christian Yelich — doing so while using his customized Bob Uecker bat for player’s weekend.

All true. But even though the Brewers’ 14-game winning streak ended Sunday with a 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings, their record is best in the majors by six games. The team that opened the season with the sport’s eighth lowest payroll is putting the competition to shame.

The Milwaukee Brewers set a single-season franchise record with their 14th straight victory Saturday. And, in keeping with recent form, it wasn’t easy.

The Milwaukee Brewers' franchise single-season record 14-game win streak came to an end Sunday when Austin Hays of the host Cincinnati Reds singled in TJ Friedl in the bottom of the 10th inning for a 3-2 victory.

Mike Kadlick reports that the Boston Red Sox will be without a promising rookie until 2026, as Marcelo Mayer had season-ending wrist surgery. Jim Bowden looks at the top 25 free agents who will become available in the upcoming offseason. ( The Athletic subscription required .)

The Brewers are looking down at the rest of both leagues, ranked a clear No. 1 in Major League Baseball power rankings

Generally speaking, I start eyeing a topic for the Power Rankings intro around Friday. Last Sunday, though, I told myself one thing was off-limits: I'm not writing on the Brewers again. I had done so two straight weeks and three of the last four.

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