Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich and Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts are the 2018 National League and American League Most Valuable Players.

MILWAUKEE -- One month ago, the Milwaukee Brewers took a chance on veteran left-hander Gio Gonzalez. Now, he wants to reward their faith in him and he'll get a chance to do just that on the biggest stage possible.

When Cole Hamels joined the Chicago Cubs earlier this season, the veteran starter didn't expect he would take on such a vital role.

Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini did his best bat flip after smashing a grand slam against the Washington Nationals.

MILWAUKEE -- Two National League Most Valuable Player candidates will face off Tuesday night when Javier Baez and the Chicago Cubs continue their three-game series against Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

CHICAGO -- Joe Maddon has never sweated the details and remains as even-keeled as they come.

Javier Baez connected for the second-longest home run of the 2018 season in a Chicago Cubs win against the Cincinnati Reds.

When the Chicago Cubs traded for Cole Hamels, they figured the starter would add depth to their rotation.

The Chicago Cubs' offense needed a boost. Adding one of the league's best left-handed bats should certainly help the cause.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mike Montgomery was once considered part of the future for Kansas City Royals pitching staff.

Franmil Reyes hit a bomb for one of the San Diego Padres' three home runs in a 10-6 win against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies have not lost a series since June 26-28. In eight subsequent series, they have won seven and split a two-game series last week.

As banged up as the Chicago Cubs may be these days, manager Joe Maddon certainly isn't willing to take any chances that could impact his team's long-term hopes.

He might have had home field advantage, but the nine bombs he hit in 47 seconds all came from Bryce Harper's raw talent to win Monday's 2018 Home Run Derby.

WASHINGTON -- A certain sense of deja vu will pervade the start of the 89th All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Nationals Park.