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Cubs standings

The gist

The Chicago Cubs lead the NL wild card race at 84-68 with a magic number of six.
They hold tiebreakers over three rivals, so the top seed and a Wrigleyville home series are within reach.

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 10, 2026After being swept by the Brewers, the Cubs' magic number to clinch a playoff spot sits at 12, and they trail Philadelphia by 1.5 games for the top wild card spot.
  2. Sep 13, 2026NL wild card standings show the Cubs at 83-66, ahead of Philadelphia (82-67) and San Diego (80-68); Milwaukee's division magic number is six.
  3. Sep 14, 2026Pete Crow-Armstrong hits his 42nd home run of the season in a game against the Braves at Wrigley Field.

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