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Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga grabs attention with unexpected champagne celly

The Chicago Cubs are playoff-bound for the first time since 2020, and pitcher Shota Imanaga has suddenly become one of the faces of their postseason push.

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How the Cubs Made the 2025 MLB Postseason

For the first time since 2020, the Cubs are going to the playoffs. Chicago became the third team to lock up a spot, and it’s a result of a wild five years.

Kyle Tucker News / ESPN / September 17

Cubs' Tucker visits Florida for additional treatment

Kyle Tucker traveled to Florida for treatment on his injured left calf, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell saying the four-time All-Star had plateaued in his recovery.

Jameson Taillon News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 17

Cubs Pitcher Jameson Taillon Praises Rookie Teammate: 'I love that mentality'

The Chicago Cubs have been one Major League Baseball's feel good stories during the 2025 regular season. They have shown for roughly six months that they can hit, get on base, and steal a few as well.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / September 17

Chicago Cubs Finally Pop the Champagne: Chicago Clinches First Playoff Berth Since 2020

The drought is over, folks. After five long years of watching October baseball from their couches, the Chicago Cubs are officially heading back to the postseason.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Ian Happ News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Ian Happ Sends Strong Message During Cubs' Clubhouse Celebration

The Chicago Cubs clinched a postseason berth on Wednesday, heading back to the playoffs for the first time since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. With a 4.5-game deficit in the NL Central, the division title is likely out of reach — but it has still been a successful season for Chicago.

Cade Horton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 17

Wild Stat Comparison Shows Just How Ridiculous Cubs Rookie Cade Horton's Current Run Has Been

The Chicago Cubs are heading into the postseason likely counting on some names they may not have been expecting to at this point in the year based on where they were at in the beginning of the season.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Cubs end playoff drought with commanding win over Pirates

The Cubs are in! After a stellar 2025 regular season, the Chicago Cubs have clinched a berth to the postseason for the first time since 2020. The Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Wednesday to sweep the Pirates.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Cubs defeat Pirates, earn first playoff berth since 2020

Ian Happ homered as part of a three-RBI day for the Chicago Cubs, who clinched a playoff spot Wednesday with their 8-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 17

Chicago Cubs Officially Clinch First Postseason Berth in Five Years

Playoffs, ahoy! The Chicago Cubs (88-64) are officially postseason-bound with their latest victory. Entering Wednesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, the NL Wild Card leaders had a magic number of one.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17

Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years

No matter how the season ends, the Chicago Cubs have already accomplished something they have failed to achieve in recent years.

Cubs defeat Pirates, earn first playoff berth since 2020

Bad news on Kyle Tucker, Cubs must prep for playoff life without star

Cubs linked to two high-end free agent starting pitchers by analyst

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The '1999 MLB All-Star Game rosters' quiz

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 17

Cubs 8, Pirates 4: Postseason-bound!

The Cubs defeated the Pirates 8-4 Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park. It completed a series sweep — their first on the road since they swept the Angels in Anaheim last month — and more importantly, gave the Cubs their first postseason berth since 2020, and first in a full 162-game season since 2018.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 17

Iowa Cubs Wrap: I-Cubs drop rain-shortened game to Toledo

The Iowa Cubs lost to the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 5-1 in a game that ended in rain in the seventh inning. Connor Noland started and took the loss after he gave up five runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 17

Cubs Clinch First Postseason Berth Since 2020

It has been seven years since the Cubs reached the playoffs in a full regular season. They won the NL Central in 2020, but because that season lasted only 60 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not usually referenced when discussing records or postseason droughts.

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The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 17

Concern On The Rise For Cubs Veteran Starting Pitcher With Extended Struggles

The Chicago Cubs have all but sewn up a wild card spot in the National League, one victory away from officially clinching, entering play on Sept. 17. However, as the team heads down the stretch of the season in preparation for the playoffs, there is a lot to figure out.

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / September 17

Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Tucker suffered major injury setback

With the playoffs in sight, Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has suffered an injury setback due to his calf issue. Per Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times, Tucker is set to receive additional treatment on his calf on Wednesday.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs can you name in six minutes?

Daniel Palencia News / Just Baseball / September 17

How do the Cubs Absorb the Loss of Daniel Palencia?

Earlier in the season, the Chicago Cubs finally looked like they had found their next lockdown closer. Pre All-Star break, Daniel Palencia had been lights out.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Cubs eager to clinch playoff berth with sweep of Pirates

The Chicago Cubs will look to punch their ticket to the postseason for the first time in five years when they pursue a three-game series sweep of the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Cubs’ Cade Horton pulls off eye-popping feat last done by 1968 Bob Gibson

The Chicago Cubs took care of business Tuesday night, as they extended their winning streak to three games after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-1.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16