It has been a while since Chicago Cubs fans had to figure out the magic number, a flashback to the late 2010s that disappeared around the same time Kyle Schwarber was nontendered. But it’s time to brush up on those math skills again.

The Chicago Cubs made more inroads into their magic number to clinch a National League wild card playoff berth with their 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Fri

The Chicago Cubs likely will need multiple innings out of their bullpen again Saturday afternoon when they host the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of a three-game series.

In the just-completed homestand, the Chicago Cubs had three wins, three losses and three injuries to key players.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as The Good And The Bad From The Chicago Cubs Series Victory Over The Braves. The Chicago Cubs are in their easiest stretch of the season and the team is trying to solidify their spot as the top wild card in the National League, maybe even creep up on the Milwaukee Brewers.

The St. Louis Cardinals and Ivan Herrera take the field against Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs, on Friday, Sept. 26 at Wrigley Field (airing on MARQ and FDSMW). Looking for MLB tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Charlie Kirk's wife stressed his love for the Chicago Cubs hours after the team honored the conservative activist by flying flags at half-staff and holding a moment of reflection.

The Chicago Cubs will wrap up their three-game series with the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Cubs are taking on more injurie