The Chicago Cubs are heading back to the postseason after Thursday's 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins.
Hey, Chicago, what do you say?
— MLB (@MLB) September 24, 2026
The Cubs have got more games to play 👀@Cubs are officially #CLINCHED and Postseason-bound!
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Chicago qualified for the playoffs for the second straight year. The last time the team made back-to-back postseason trips was in four consecutive seasons between 2015-18.
Manager Craig Counsell led the champagne popping in the clubhouse.
“Enjoy this one, and let’s do it some more.” 🍾@Cubs Manager Craig Counsell spoke with his team after they clinched their spot back in the Postseason! pic.twitter.com/QqKKRrvm27
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The Cubs clinched just minutes after the White Sox also secured a playoff spot, marking the first time both Chicago teams are in the postseason since 2020 and only the fourth instance ever, dating back to 1906.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, the heavy NL MVP favorite, became the seventh player in MLB history to reach the 40-40 club during the Cubs' victory.
The Cubs are fighting with the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies for the NL's top wild-card spot. Chicago and San Diego currently have 88 wins, while Philadelphia has 87. The club that finishes in the third wild-card spot will likely take on the NL East champion Atlanta Braves.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are on the fringe of the hunt, three games behind the Phillies for the last playoff spot.
