I don't know. The way the Cubs and Phillies have both been playing lately, I don't think either would want to face the Padres in the Wildcard. Padres have been on fire lately. Almost would rather take my chances with the Braves, who we just beat.
Chicago Cubs 2026
If Palencia can pitch like that for the remainder of the season, it would be huge.
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
Nice bounce back by the Cubs in Cincinnati after the disappointing loss on Friday.
would be nice to get a series sweep again
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Yanks up 3-1 in the third inning. (we're now just 7 innings away from playoff baseball!)
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
| Game Date | Cubs | Phillies | Padres | D-Backs |
| Tuesday | MIA | MIL | @LAD | @COL |
| Wednesday | MIA | MIL | @LAD | @COL |
| Thursday | MIA | MIL | @LAD | @COL |
| Friday | @BOS | TB | ARIZ | @SD |
| Saturday | @BOS | TB | ARIZ | @SD |
| Sunday | @BOS | TB | ARIZ | @SD |
Cubs remain tied with Padres and one ahead of Philly. Cubs go 3-3, Padres must go 4-2 and Phillies 5-1 to pass Cubs. Cubs go 4-2 they should hold the top wildcard spot. Brewers, LA, and Tampa should all be trying to win to have home advantage if they make the series making the Padres and Philly chances of winning more than 3 games tough.
It looks like we will clinch on Tuesday.