Cubs take unique path to top of National League at All-Star break

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Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers the Chicago Cubs for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN Radio 1000. SAN DIEGO -- All is right in Cubs Nation as the 2016 world champions used the final week before the All-Star break to take command of their division, and the National League, and now find themselves on top of both after a weekend sweep of the San Diego Padres. "I think in some regards, people look at us in a less than [favorable light] only because of what the Red Sox and Yankees have done," Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said before the team's 7-4 win on Sunday. From the drama of the Home Run Derby to the Midsummer Classic storylines to follow, here's what you need to know as baseball's best hit D.C.

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