These aren’t the same Milwaukee Brewers who have made regular playoff appearances the last several years. Milwaukee became the first major league team to clinch a division championship Wednesday when it sealed its third NL Central title in the last four years.

The Cubs’ first-year manager might have been at his most animated all season in throwing down a challenge to the entire organization.

With the National League spotlight focused on the Dodgers and Phillies, the Brewers quietly ran away with the NL Central.