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PITTSBURGH -- Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Chicago has won four in a row and seven of eight overall. It leads the National League wild-card standings with an 88-64 record. Nico Hoerner had two hits and scored three times for the Cubs. Justin Turner hit a pair of RBI singles after entering in the sixth.

After being largely overshadowed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto when he was posted for MLB clubs during the 2023-24 offseason, southpaw Shota Imanaga landed with the Cubs on a deal that has worked out well for Chicago so far. Imanaga was an All-Star and the fifth-place finisher in NL Cy Young voting during his first season, and this year he's chipped in a strong 3.21 ERA across his 22 starts.

The Cubs may be looking at going into the postseason without their closer. Daniel Palencia entered the ninth inning of Chicago's game against the Nationals earlier today, but surrendered five runs and was pulled without recording an out. The team termed Palencia's ailment "shoulder tightness" at the time of his removal, but manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Bruce Levine of 670 The Score) following the game that, more specifically, Palencia was suffering from a posterior capsule strain in his right shoulder.

In their search for upgrades to both the rotation and the bullpen, the Chicago Cubs have cast a wide net of interest that includes several potential starters and relievers.

This was the first home run ever hit by an ex-Cubs batter (Tauchman) off an ex-White Sox pitcher (Flexen), or vice-versa, in a matchup of the two Chicago teams.

The Red Sox have an exciting schedule lined up, with games almost every day until September 28, starting with a challenging series against the Chicago Cubs.

Ryne Sandberg is prioritizing time with loved ones as he continues to fight cancer, sharing his journey and determination to maintain positivity and strength.

Ethan Conrad, drafted by the Chicago Cubs, showcased remarkable skills, slashing .372/.495/.744 with seven home runs and 27 RBIs despite a shoulder injury limiting his 2025 season to 21 games.

The Chicago Cubs made all-star history Thursday when two of its outfielders were named starters for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

"According to one baseball writer, there’s a veteran White Sox starting pitcher whose recent hot streak should earn him a look across town."