The Cubs play their last regular season home series of 2026. The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for the final two series of the regular season, trying to position themselves well for the playoffs next week.

Griffin Conine drove in Esteury Ruiz with a tiebreaking single in Miami’s six-run 12th inning, and the Marlins stymied Chicago’s push for an NL wild card with an 8-2 victory over the Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs had a fantastic opportunity to clinch a playoff spot Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins, but lost in 12 innings.

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for another postseason push. Despite missing out on the division title, Chicago will be part of the playoff picture. While they’re still fighting for a good seed and potential elimination,

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Miami Marlins to start a three-game series. Chicago has an 87-69 record overall and a 45-33 record in home games. The Cubs are 24-10 in games when they did not allow a home run.

Miami was eliminated from wild-card contention over the weekend so is simply playing for pride under second-year manager Clayton McCullough, who should be back in 2027 even if the team didn't improve this year from 79 wins in 2025. The team has already landed Over its spring win total of 72.5.

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