Cubs secure playoff spot with win and milestone from Crow-Armstrong
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

The Chicago Cubs clinched their playoff berth with a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on September 25, 2026. Pete Crow-Armstrong achieved a milestone by joining the 40-40 club, recording 40 home runs and 40 steals this season. His achievement marks him as the seventh player in history to reach this milestone. The Cubs' success continues from last year's wild card run, and they are set for consecutive postseason appearances for the first time since 2018.
- •Cubs win 2-1 against Marlins to clinch playoff spot
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong records 40 home runs and 40 steals
- •Cubs secured consecutive playoff appearances for the first time since 2018
- •Chicago's win follows the White Sox's 9-1 victory at Kansas City
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — On a milestone afternoon for Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs earned second straight playoffs trip
"The Cubs clinched their berth shortly after the White Sox earned their postseason trip with a 9-1 win at Kansas City.
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