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Cubs, NL and Wild Card

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2026 NL Standings: Padres pass Cubs, Phillies for first Wild Card spot

The San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Wednesday.

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Takeaways After Cubs Slip in Wild Card After Failing to Clinch Again in Loss to Miami

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Miami Marlins stymie Chicago’s push for NL wild card with 8-2 victory over the Cubs

Cubs, Red Sox to play doubleheader

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Red Sox to play doubleheader with Cubs, weigh neutral-site game before potential nor’easter

"I think it’s a Major League schedule and season, and if the games matter, you understand it’s got to be played." The post Red Sox to play doubleheader with Cubs, weigh neutral-site game before potential nor’easter appeared first on Boston.com.

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Chicago Cubs to play a doubleheader Friday in Boston with a nor’easter forecast for final series

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Red Sox Move Sunday's Game and Will Play Doubleheader Against Cubs on Friday With Storm Expected

Cubs, Magic Number and Chicago White Sox

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Here are the Cubs' magic number and playoff clinching scenarios Wednesday

The Chicago Cubs had a few chances to punch their playoff ticket Tuesday, but despite falling short they’ll get another opportunity Wednesday. The Cubs coughed up a golden chance at Wrigley Field to control their own destiny as they lost 8-2 to the Miami Marlins in extra innings, then they watched as the Arizona Diamondbacks kept their fading playoff hopes alive with a win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver. Still, the Cubs are very much in...

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How White Sox Can Make Playoffs Today: Clinching Scenario, Magic Number

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Chicago Cubs Playoff Scenarios: Can They Still Miss the Postseason?

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Padres predicted by MLB exec to win 2026 World Series for one main reason

The San Diego Padres are trying to secure a Wild Card spot in the National League over the next few days, and following their win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, they're in a great sp...

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MLB magic numbers, playoff matchups: Rays clinch AL East; Astros back in 1st

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Dodgers Option Breakout Rookie Just Ahead of Playoffs

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MLB playoff picture: Wild card standings, AL and NL postseason bracket

Keep up on the dying days of the MLB pennant race.

Chicago Cubs Legend Anthony Rizzo Shares Bold Suggestion Ahead of MLB Playoffs

The Chicago Cubs are one win away from clinching an NL Wild Card berth and punching their ticket to the MLB playoffs. However, seeding for the NL Wild Card round is entirely up in the air, with the likes of the Cubs,

Chicago Cubs try to plot the rotation after 12-inning loss — and lefty Justin Steele could return this weekend

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

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A powerful nor’easter could wreck the Cubs’ wild card plans in Boston

The Chicago Cubs could get screwed over by a nor-easter making its way to Boston for their end-of-season series against the Red Sox. Does MLB have a backup plan?

How potential inclement weekend weather at Fenway could impact NL wild-card race

The NL wild-card seedings may still be in flux when the Cubs head to Boston for what looks to be a rainy final regular-season series.

Michael Busch’s baserunning miscue and Chicago Cubs’ lack of execution prove costly in 6-4 loss in Cincinnati

For a Chicago Cubs team trying to secure the NL’s top wild-card spot, there were ample moments Friday night that they might dwell on as missed opportunities.

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MLB Power Rankings Week 26: Where teams stand entering playoffs

The final days of the 2026 regular season are upon us -- and a number of races are coming down to the wire.

Worst records to make MLB playoffs: How Astros, Rangers could clinch with losing record

Three teams are still alive for a playoff spot in the AL West as the MLB regular season draws to a close. See who has the inside track. USA TODAY Sports How Rangers Can Make Playoffs in AL West Standings All of a sudden,