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On YouTubeIan Happ News / ESPN / September 17
Streaking Cubs clinch first playoff spot since '20 
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs as the Cubs won for the seventh time in eight games to clinch their first postseason berth since 2020.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Craig Counsell News / Sporting News / September 17
Go Cubs Go: Craig Counsell's squad in postseason for first time since 2020
Postseason for the Northsiders
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Sporting News / September 17
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes powerful MLB history not done in last 25 years
PCA has had a special season.
Kyle Tucker News / Field Level Media / September 17
Cubs OF Kyle Tucker (calf) seeking outside help for injury
Chicago Cubs All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker departed for his hometown of Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday to seek additional treatment on his strained left calf, which isn't responding to treatment.
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.
Seiya Suzuki News / Sporting News / September 17
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki returns to lineup after concerning absence
After missing the Chicago Cubs' last five games with an illness, outfielder Seiya Suzuki returned to the lineup in their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 17
Watch: Happ, Ballesteros Hit Back-to-Back Jacks in Top of 1st
The Chicago Cubs can clinch a playoff spot today with a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are off to a great start so far. Following a single by Nico Hoerner, Michael Busch scored on a balk by Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo, to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead.
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.
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
Cubs' No. 2 no longer in consideration for Nationals job
He reportedly interviewed with the Nats a couple of weeks ago.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / ChiCitySports / September 16
Chicago Cubs can’t survive without a red-hot Pete Crow-Armstrong
The Chicago Cubs know they have something special in Pete Crow-Armstrong. There’s no real way to gauge, however, just HOW special. Earlier in the season, the “PCA” hyperbole was insane.
Owen Caissie News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14
Cubs place OF on seven-day concussion IL
The Cubs announced this afternoon that they’ve placed outfielder Owen Caissie on the 7-day concussion-related injured list. Outfielder Kevin Alcantara was recalled from Triple-A to replace Caissie on the active roster.
Anthony Rizzo News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13
Anthony Rizzo nearly caught Cubs player's first MLB home run
The former first baseman could be seen muttering “that’s why I’m retired” to those around him.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory
For a sense of serendipity, Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel hit a very familiar home run against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.
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