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20-29 record aside, the Chicago Cubs enter June with a feeling of optimism. Here are 5 reasons why.

The arrival of June means two things for the Chicago Cubs. It’s two months until the trade deadline — and four months until the end of the season. But despite a 20-29 record and the fact they trail the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers by 11 games entering the month, the Cubs haven’t reverted to lovable loser status in Chicago just yet. The clubhouse is upbeat. Rookie Christopher Morel has ...
Christopher Morel puts on his Cubs hat before playing the Brewers at Wrigley Field on May 31, 2022.

The arrival of June means two things for the Chicago Cubs.

It’s two months until the trade deadline — and four months until the end of the season.

But despite a 20-29 record and the fact they trail the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers by 11 games entering the month, the Cubs haven’t reverted to lovable loser status in Chicago just yet.

The clubhouse is upbeat. Rookie Christopher Morel has added life to the lineup. And Cubs fans seem OK knowing the team is rebuilding in ‘22 but capable of winning a fun game like Tuesday’s wild, 8-7 comeback victory over the Brewers.

“Anytime you can get a win, it’s much better than a

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