| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Sept. 16, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Sept. 16, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/chicago-cubs-playoff-update-magic-number-postseason-standings/3989810/ |
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The Chicago Cubs lost to the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, but
they still took a step toward a playoff spot.
The Cubs reduced their magic number thanks to the Arizona Diamondbacks losing
their game on Tuesday night, and they weren’t the only fellow playoff contender
that lost, as the ...