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Cubs clinch playoff spot with sweep of spiraling Pirates
The Cubs ended a four-year playoff drought by securing an 88-64 record and a National League wild-card spot with a strong offense and bullpen performance.
- The Chicago Cubs clinched a postseason berth on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, by sweeping the Pittsburgh Pirates with an 8-4 road win.
- This milestone follows a four-year rebuilding process after dismantling their championship core, including setbacks like a seven-week slump in 2024 and losing ace Justin Steele to season-ending surgery.
- In that clinching game, Ian Happ hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and Justin Turner contributed multiple RBI singles, helping the Cubs expand a 4-0 lead despite Pirates’ bullpen challenges.
- The Cubs currently hold an 88-64 record, lead the National League wild-card standings by 5.5 games over the Padres, and have a magic number of six to secure the top wild card spot for hosting the Sept. 30 wild card series.
- This milestone ends a five-year absence from the playoffs for the Cubs, marking their first postseason appearance since 2020 and setting up a best-of-three Wild Card series against San Diego on home turf.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 43%
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