# Cubs clinch 2026 postseason spot

> Cubs secure playoff berth with 2-1 win over Marlins
- Title: Cubs clinch 2026 postseason spot · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Cubs secure playoff berth with 2-1 win over Marlins Cubs earn postseason berth after overcoming injuries and setbacks
- Keywords: cubs, marlins, wrigley field, nfl, mlb, postseason, playoffs, craig counsell, ian happ, dansby swanson, peter crow-armstrong, miami marlins
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/cubs-clinch-2026-postseason-berth
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- Topics: cubs, marlins, wrigley field, nfl, mlb, postseason, playoffs, craig counsell, ian happ, dansby swanson, peter crow-armstrong, miami marlins
## 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
## Key takeaway

Cubs earn postseason berth after overcoming injuries and setbacks