Cubs, Phillies, and Padres tied for NL wild-card as season nears end
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Diego Padres are currently tied at 85-69 as the MLB regular season approaches its conclusion. With only eight games remaining, the competition for the single wild-card host spot intensifies. The Cubs face the Reds, Marlins, and Red Sox, while the Phillies will play the Mets, Brewers, and Rays. The Padres, who have been on a hot streak, recently defeated the Marlins 8-2 and will face the Marlins and Dodgers next. The outcome of these matchups will determine the wild-card standings and playoff positioning.
- •Cubs, Phillies, and Padres all at 85-69 in NL standings
- •Cubs' remaining games: @ Reds, Marlins, @ Red Sox
- •Phillies' remaining games: @ Mets, Brewers, Rays
- •Padres' recent success includes 11 wins in last 12 games
- •Padres defeated Marlins 8-2 on Friday
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — With 8 games to go, the NL wild-card race is a 3-way tie between the Cubs, Phillies and Padres
"Three teams are 85-69 as the regular season nears its end.
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