Cubs, White Sox contend for playoff spots as season nears end
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Chicago Cubs and White Sox are vying for playoff positions with just 11 days remaining in the regular season. The Cubs face the Atlanta Braves while contending for a wild-card spot, having an 8-12 record since August 25. The White Sox, after losing to the Cleveland Guardians, dropped out of first place in the American League Central, with a 5-12 record since late August. Managerial optimism prevails despite both teams' struggles, as each team seeks to secure a postseason berth, marking the first full season since 2008 with potential postseason appearances for both Chicago teams.
- •Cubs and White Sox have 11 days left in the regular season.
- •Cubs are competing for a wild-card spot against the Braves.
- •White Sox fell to second in the AL Central after a loss.
- •Cubs have an 8-12 record since August 25; Sox are 5-12 since then.
- •Managerial optimism remains for both teams as they push for playoffs.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Column: Fan angst at fever pitch as Cubs and White Sox take playoff hopes into final days of wild season
"There have been few baseball seasons in Chicago like the one we’re going through. The Cubs and White Sox are fighting for a playoff spot with 11 days left, and every game from here on out has meaning. It could be an epic ending with both teams heading to the postseason for the first time in a full season since 2008. It could be a tragic ending with both falling short. Either way, it’s probably ...
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