PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (10-6, 3.93 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 86 strikeouts); Reds: Andrew Abbott (9-7, 2.88 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 143 strikeouts)

Turns out clinching that National League wild card berth really did take the pressure off for the Chicago Cubs. Since clinching their first playoff berth in fiv

The Cubs’ remaining slate sets up favorably: one more in Pittsburgh, four in Cincinnati, then finishing at home with the Mets and Cardinals. With their magic number down to one, Chicago’s clinch could come in a matter of hours, and the focus will quickly shift to whether Wrigley will be hosting playoff baseball again.

Pete Crow-Armstrong was not in the Chicago Cubs lineup Wednesday for a second consecutive game, part of manager Craig Counsell’s plan to give him a three-day reset.

The Chicago Cubs have clinched their spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, hoping to make a deep run in a National League which is as wide open as

Hunter Greene pitched a one-hitter and Will Benson drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0

The Cubs tacked on a run in the fifth off Seiya Suzuki’s sacrifice fly, and the bullpen’s 4 2/3 shutout innings helped them secure a 3-2 win over the Braves. Turner had previously faced Sale only three times before Wednesday, all in a 2019 game, collecting two hits, including a home run.

The Chicago Cubs are going back to the postseason. Wednesday afternoon's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates ( CHC 8, PIT 4) clinched Chicago's first postseason berth since 2020, and their first in a full 162-game season since 2018.