The Chicago Cubs started their three-game series with the Atlanta Braves with a 4-1 loss on Monday as they attempt to trim their magic number for a playoff berth. The Cubs (81-63) got outfielder Pete ...

The Cubs can trim their magic number two ways. First, they can win. Second, the San Francisco Giants — which are the first team out of the wild card race — can lose. Before the Cubs won on Wednesday, ...

The Cincinnati Reds have a new magic number to make the MLB playoffs with six games remaining in the regular season. With six games left to play, the Reds hold the last wild card spot in the National ...

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) is greeted by catcher Luis Torrens (13) after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning on Sept. 25, 2025, at Wrigley Field. The race for ...

The Chicago Cubs control their own destiny for the National League playoffs as they prepare for the stretch run of the 2025 season. It likely won’t be the National League Central title, but the ...

The Chicago Cubs are sneaking up on their first playoff berth in five years after beating the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. The Chicago Cubs made more inroads into their magic number to clinch a National ...