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Cubs clinch 2026 postseason spot
Cubs secure playoff berth with 2-1 win over Marlins
In brief
Cubs secure playoff berth with 2-1 win over Marlins Cubs earn postseason berth after overcoming injuries and setbacks Originally reported by Mlb.
Cubs clinch playoff spot
Cubs beat Marlins 2-1 to secure 2026 postseason berth
“To be able to celebrate together after all we've been through is pretty cool”
Key players shine
Pete Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club with steal and MVP chants
“Pete Crow Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to join the 40 40 club”
Ian Happ's clutch hit
Happ triples to score winning run in sixth inning
“Ian Happ tripled deep into the right center gap to score the go ahead run”
Team resilience
Cubs overcome injuries and losing streaks to reach playoffs
“The ups and downs the injuries the losing guys it's been a roller coaster”
Playoff uncertainty
Cubs face weather challenges in final games
“We don't know what's going to get thrown in front of us”
Historic return
First consecutive postseason since 2015-18
“This is the first time since 2015 18 that Chicago has been to the postseason in consecutive years”
Manager's perspective
Counsell emphasizes team resilience and playoff journey
“It's going to take all of us to get to where we want to go”
The headline
Cubs earn postseason berth after overcoming injuries and setbacks
