Cubs Wild-Card Race, Crow-Armstrong 40-40 Season

Cubs chase NL wild-card spot as Crow-Armstrong edges toward 40-40 season.

Sep 21, 2026

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Cubs Wild-Card Race, Crow-Armstrong 40-40 Season

Cubs chase NL wild-card spot as Crow-Armstrong edges toward 40-40 season.

In brief

Cubs chase NL wild-card spot as Crow-Armstrong edges toward 40-40 season. Cubs aim for postseason with one win left; Crow-Armstrong nears 40-40 season as MVP favorite. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.

Cubs Wild-Card Race

Cubs find out NL wild-card standings this week with one game left in regular season.

Crow-Armstrong 40-40 Season

Crow-Armstrong needs two stolen bases to reach 40-homer, 40-steal season.

MVP Favorite

Crow-Armstrong is National League MVP favorite with strong playoff credentials.

Cubs' Playoff Goal

Cubs need one win to secure postseason berth with six games left.

Wild-Card Tiebreaker

Cubs tied with Padres for NL No. 1 wild-card spot with game lead over Phillies.

Crow-Armstrong's Impact

Crow-Armstrong changes game outcomes with base-stealing and fielding skills.

Historical Context

40-40 season rare in baseball history, third in last four seasons.

Crow-Armstrong's View

Crow-Armstrong prioritizes team success over individual accolades.

Playoff Preparation

Cubs prepare for wild-card series with one win needed to advance.

Team Dynamics

Crow-Armstrong's performance critical for Cubs' postseason success.

Historical Comparison

Crow-Armstrong's impact similar to Ohtani's 2024 season in baseball history.

Playoff Focus

Crow-Armstrong aims to help Cubs win postseason with 40-40 season.

What to remember

Cubs aim for postseason with one win left; Crow-Armstrong nears 40-40 season as MVP favorite.

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