You know, someday, years from now, historians will see the day-by-day standings and kind of just shrug over this portion of the schedule, not feeling any pain and noting that the playoff race stayed close, and will probably pay more attention to next month.

THEY DIDN’T HAVE TO WATCH THE PLAY THIS PAST WEEK.

Dammit, guys, how about we shut up these Cubs fans, mmmkay?