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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 24

Cubs Clinch Playoffs for Second Year in a Row, Work Remains for Top Wild Card Spot

With three games to spare, the Chicago Cubs have booked their ticket. Thanks to a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on Thursday (which also saw PCA join the 40/40 Club), the organization will compete in the MLB postseason for the second consecutive year.

Chicago Cubs News / The Spun / September 24

Taylor McGregor Announces She's Leaving The Chicago Cubs

Taylor McGregor is heading to ESPN, full-time. The popular sideline reporter, who covers college football for ESPN, has also served as the dugout reporter for the Chicago Cubs on the Marquee Sports Network.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Ian Happ News / Baseball Now / September 24

Cubs' Ian Happ Comments On What Could Be His Final Home Game With Team

The Chicago Cubs drafted Ian Happ in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft, and he has been in the big leagues since 2017. Happ has played 1,291 career regular-season games for the Cubs going into Thursday's game.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 24

Watch: PCA Joins 40/40 Club

The 40/40 Club was created 38 years and one day ago when Jose Canseco swiped his 40th bag for the Athletics, and now its membership has swelled to seven.

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Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Cubs manager provides an update on Alex Bregman’s recovery

The Chicago Cubs are in wait-and-see mode with Alex Bregman. The Cubs star was hit in the face by a foul ball on Sunday in a scary scene, and he suffered multiple facial fractures.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / September 24

Cubs' PCA has first 40-40 season in franchise history

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong has first 40-40 season in franchise history

He's just the seventh player all-time to reach the milestone.

MLB insider makes bold prediction on Pete Crow-Armstrong's NL MVP chances

Anthony Rizzo has wild suggestion for Cubs' October strategy

Cubs' Craig Counsell provides more good Alex Bregman injury news amid tight NL wild-card race

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 24

Chicago Cubs hobbled by MLB weather-related schedule change

The Chicago Cubs are not exactly easing their way into the postseason. As a matter of fact, clinching this playoff berth has been a little like pulling teeth.

Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / September 24

Chicago Cubs hold breath after apparent Kevin Gausman injury

The Chicago Cubs have been stuck with a magic number of “1” for the last couple days, yet they can’t seem to clinch that all-important playoff spot. Wednesday night at Wrigley Field, they missed another chance to clinch with a 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins.

Matt Boyd News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 24

Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Last Game at Wrigley? Matthew Boyd Tries to Clinch, More

If the Chicago Cubs want to celebrate a postseason berth in their own locker room, this is their last chance. In fact, there is a world where this is their last chance to play at Wrigley Field in 2026.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Cubs Make Pitching Decision for Marlins Game

The Chicago Cubs have decided on their starting pitcher for Thursday’s home finale against the Miami Marlins. Manager Craig Counsell will send left-hander Matthew Boyd to the mound at Wrigley Field, according to Chicago Tribune Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Craig Counsell is real pissed off about weather-related schedule change for Red Sox series

On Thursday, the Cubs/Red Sox game was postponed due to bad weather at Fenway Park. As a result, both teams will play a doubleheader on Friday. That doesn’t sit well with Cubs manager Craig Counsell.

Kevin Gausman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Notable update emerges on concerning Kevin Gausman development

The Chicago Cubs may have a concerning injury to deal with amid their pursuit to secure a ticket to the playoffs. Chicago pitcher Kevin Gausman appeared

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Undeterred by loss to Marlins, Cubs vie to wrap up playoff spot

The Chicago Cubs will be on the brink of a playoff berth for the second straight year when they conclude the home portion of their regular-season schedule Thursday afternoon against the Miami Marlins.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / September 24

Cubs Fall 3-2 to Marlins After Seventh-Inning Challenge

The Chicago Cubs tied the Miami Marlins in the sixth at Wrigley Field on Wednesday and lost 3-2 after Miami won a force-play challenge in the seventh. Kevin Gausman threw 5.2 innings, allowed two earned runs, struck out seven, and left with a no-decision.

Alex Bregman News / EssentiallySports / September 24

'Pain’s Been Fine': Alex Bregman Calls Himself 'Super Lucky' After Frightening Injury Ahead of Postseason

Alex Bregman took a check-swing liner to the face on Sunday and walked away with fractures but needed no surgery. Bregman’s unfortunate fate came after Michael Busch’s foul ball took an unexpected bounce before striking the Chicago Cubs veteran directly below his left eye.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Could new weekend schedule boost Cubs, Red Sox in postseason?

Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?

If the Chicago Cubs want to host a game in the National League Wild Card round, they will not only have to beat the Boston Red Sox this weekend on the road, but also overcome Mother Nature.

Cubs somber after Alex Bregman's scary injury

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Justin Steele News / ChiCitySports / September 23

Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele 'an option' for failing bullpen

Chicago Cubs pitching is hobbling its way towards the playoffs, dragging a badly wounded bullpen behind it. On Tuesday, the Cubs wasted a very good start from Shota Imanaga and some solid work from four relievers when they blew their chance to clinch a playoff spot in extra innings at Wrigley Field against the Miami Marlins.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Cubs Slapped With Concerning Outlook With Playoffs Looming

A former big-league reliever delivered a blunt assessment Tuesday of the Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff, raising fresh questions about how far the club can go in October even as a playoff berth appears all but secured.