For the first time in years, Milwaukee Brewer fans here in Beer City are whetting their appetite for post-season baseball. The Brewers have had an up-and-down season. They shot out to a 24-10 start out of the gate, surprising even the most optimistic of local fans. The Brewers then skidded all the way to 33-29, somehow holding first place due to the fact that the entire NL Central Division was slumping during that stretch. Since then, the Brewers have regained the spring in their step, pushing back to 10 games over .500 at 41-31, and holding a 7 1/2 game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Ron Santo has anxiously awaited a most deserving induction into Baseball's Hall of Fame for many years.  One of baseball history's greatest 3rd basemen, Santo played his entire career while suffering with diabetes.  He kept this fact secret from the public until very late in his career.  Santo is the subject of a recent independent film produced by his son Jeff, entitled "This Old Cub."  

Thanks to a dominant performance in interleague play this year by the American League, an unusual circumstance exists in the 2006 National League wild card race. Teams that have .500 records - or even worse - are finding themselves in the thick of post-season contention.