Cubs try again to clinch playoff spot vs. visiting Marlins

The Chicago Cubs will have their second chance to clinch a playoff spot on Wednesday when they host the Miami Marlins for the second of their three-game set.

MLB trends: Where did all the .300 hitters go? Plus the homer-happy Cubs and Cade Cavalli's glow-up

The 2026 regular season is finally in its last week and the playoffs are just around the corner
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Cubs' clinch put on hold after rocky 12-inning loss to Marlins

The Cubs are on the cusp of clinching their second consecutive trip to the postseason, but the champagne will need to be kept on ice at least one more night. The North Siders’ bullpen held the line fo

Potential nor’easter threatens Cubs’ final regular-season series in Boston with possible playoff implications

The Cubs will be watching the forecast as strong storms forecasted this weekend in Boston could wreak havoc with their schedule with playoff seeding on the line.

Re-Grading Every Cubs Trade Deadline Move as The Playoffs Near

When teams are buyers at the MLB trade deadline, it typically means they have their sights set on playoff baseball. The Chicago Cubs had one of their more aggr
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Cubs determining next steps for Steele as regular season nears finish line

The Cubs are weighing whether Justin Steele will be part of the pitching mix during the final regular-season series in Boston. Given the long comeback for the left-hander, just being part of that conversation is a great sign.
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ESPN gives Cubs a B despite Pete Crow-Armstrong's remarkable season

Pete Crow-Armstrong has produced a historic season, and Chicago has fielded MLB's leading offense. ESPN still found a reason to hold back on its grade.

Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: A Chance to Clinch, Conforto Moves Up, Ramirez at 3B, More

The Chicago Cubs will begin their second-to-last series of the regular season without their star third baseman.