Getty CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 03: Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs strikes out in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on September 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Sage Zipeto/Getty Images)
The Chicago Cubs kicked off their series with the Atlanta Braves this week by getting in the win column on Monday evening, which is important for NL-seeding purposes.
While the Cubs likely aren’t going to win the NL Central, obtaining the top NL Wild Card is crucial in terms of escaping the Wild Card round and advancing to the
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