Cubs celebrate postseason berth as Dansby Swanson leads festivities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot on September 24, 2026, following a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. The team celebrated in traditional fashion with champagne in the locker room, featuring veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson wearing goggles during the festivities. Swanson discussed the importance of the celebration and the team's journey in an interview. Alongside this milestone, Pete Crow-Armstrong achieved 40 stolen bases for a 40/40 season. The Cubs will face the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series this weekend before the postseason begins next week.
- •Cubs clinched a playoff spot on September 24, 2026.
- •They celebrated with champagne in the locker room.
- •Dansby Swanson wore goggles during the celebration.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded 40 stolen bases this season.
- •Cubs face Red Sox in a crucial series before playoffs.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs news: Dansby Swanson's postseason-clinching celebration is locked in
"One of MLB’s most notable traditions is its postseason-clinching celebrations. After clinching a playoff spot or moving on in a postseason series, teams celebrate in the locker room by spraying bottles of champagne. The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot on Thursday and had their champagne celebration. While some of the players lack playoff […] The post Cubs news: Dansby Swanson's postseason-clinching celebration is locked in appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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