Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 2-1 victory against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 24, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs clinched a playoff berth with the win.

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered and the Miami Marlins denied the Chicago Cubs a chance to clinch a playoff berth for the second straight night with a 3-2 victory Wednesday. Dansby Swanson drove in both runs for the Cubs,

The Cubs and White Sox punched their tickets to the postseason within minutes of each other on Thursday, marking just the fourth time both Chicago teams have made the playoffs.

Armstrong's greatness to the surprising young White Sox, it was "cool to see" both teams advance, a true rarity in Chicago.

Kyle Stowers' two-run home run helped the Miami Marlins rally for a victory on Wednesday night in Chicago.

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