After Brewers sweep, Cubs fighting for playoff spot as wild-card standings tighten, series losses keep coming

After Brewers sweep, Cubs fighting for playoff spot as wild-card standings tighten, series losses keep coming

<p>The <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs" >Cubs</a>’ playoff fate is suddenly a lot more uncertain.</p><p>That’s what happens when you start the regular season’s home stretch winning just two of eight series.</p><p>This week’s three-game sweep at the hands of the rival Brewers <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/09/09/cubs-kevin-gausman-trade-deadline-jed-hoyer-brewers-starting-rotation-playoff-star…

Why the Brewers can clinch a playoff spot with their next victory

The Brewers can guarantee a better record than at least one of the two teams at the wild-card cutoff line with one more win. Here's why.

Chicago Cubs not pressing panic button despite Brewers sweep

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a four-game losing streak after being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago knows they can’t be dropping games in the midst of their playoff push. But the Cubs aren’t pushing the panic button just yet. At 81-66, the franchise holds a 2.5 game advantage over the competition in the Wild Card race. Outside of the Arizona Diamondbacks, every team currently not in the playoff picture is at least five games out. …