Prior to their biggest series of the year, the Cubs made surprising roster moves that don't align with previously mentioned plans for Monday's doubleheader.

The Chicago Cubs have a critical five-game series with their divisional rival, the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers recently had their 14-game winning streak snapped by the Cincinnati Reds.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as The Good And The Bad From The Cubs Series Loss To The Toronto Blue Jays. The Chicago Cubs went into Rogers Centre to face the Toronto Blue Jays and while they did not get the overall series victory win there was some positives that came out of the series.

Paul Skenes kept the American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays in check for six innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates secure a 5-2 victory.