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Cubs Clinch First Postseason Berth Since 2020 With Sweep of Pirates

Chicago now projects to host a Wild Card series at Wrigley Field.

Overview

  • An 8-4 win at PNC Park completed a three-game sweep and locked in the playoff spot.
  • Chicago sits 4.5 games behind the Brewers with 10 games remaining and holds the season-series tiebreaker over Milwaukee.
  • If current standings hold, the Cubs would face the Padres in a best-of-three Wild Card series at Wrigley starting Sept. 30.
  • All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker remains on the injured list with a left calf strain and traveled to Tampa for further treatment, leaving his postseason status uncertain.
  • Closer Daniel Palencia is scheduled for a Triple-A rehab outing on Saturday, a step toward potentially rejoining the bullpen before the playoffs.