Cubs, Brewers both face tight schedules with playoffs on the line

With just over five weeks left in the 2026 regular season, the Cubs and Brewers are entangled in a tight race for playoff positioning. The Brewers currently lead the Cubs by 4.5 games in the division standings and have 37 games remaining compared to the Cubs' 36. Both teams have upcoming matchups against the Mariners this week, and they will face each other seven times in the coming weeks. The Cubs are required to win at least five of those matchups to claim the season series tiebreaker. Both teams have similar winning records at home and on the road as they look to strengthen their positions ahead of the postseason.

• 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Another look at remaining schedules for the Cubs and Brewers