Cubs remain in contention for NL Wild Card with solid performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
As of September 14, 2026, the Chicago Cubs are competing with the Philadelphia Phillies for the No. 4 seed in the National League, which secures home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. An AL executive highlighted the Cubs' chances of winning the World Series, citing their top-ranked offense and defense. He emphasized that avoiding home runs given up by the pitching staff is crucial. Despite recent struggles in the bullpen, the Cubs are viewed as a legitimate title contender if they can maintain strong pitching through the postseason.
- •Cubs are vying for the top Wild Card spot in the NL.
- •They lead in both offense and defense metrics this season.
- •Avoiding home runs given up is crucial for postseason success.
- •Clay Holmes is a standout pitcher for the Cubs.
- •Cubs' postseason viability hinges on strong pitching performance.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs will 'always have a chance' to win the World Series if they avoid one mistake
"If the Cubs avoid this one mistake, an AL executive believes they can win it all.
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