# Cubs clinch postseason spot

> Cubs clinch playoff spot after beating Marlins, ready for postseason chaos.
- Title: Cubs clinch postseason spot · Chicago Sun-Times | Shortify
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- Published: 2026-09-25T01:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: cubs, mlb, postseason, marlins, wild-card, playoffs, injuries, weather, champagne, wrigley, red sox, boston
## Cubs clinch postseason spot
The Cubs officially secured a playoff spot after defeating the Marlins on September 24.

> We’re built for the weird [stuff]
## Champagne celebration
Players celebrated with champagne after clinching the postseason spot, while planning for what comes next.
## Postseason readiness
Matthew Boyd emphasized the team’s focus on the upcoming postseason challenges despite recent successes.

> It’s all about what’s next
## Weather challenges
The Cubs face a weather-impacted three-game series against the Red Sox in Boston this weekend.
## Wild-card standings
The Cubs were tied for second in the wild-card standings with the Phillies, both teams a game behind the Padres.
## Injury challenges
The Cubs dealt with a midsummer avalanche of pitching injuries, including a 10-game losing streak.
## Team resilience
Pete Crow-Armstrong noted the team’s ability to weather challenges and remain competitive despite injuries.

> We’re built for the weird s, t
## Playoff preparation
The Cubs aim to host games at Wrigley while preparing for the postseason challenges ahead.
## Injury concerns
Bregman is recovering from facial fractures after taking a foul ball off his face, while Gausman deals with a shoulder injury.
## Team confidence
Ian Happ expressed confidence in the team’s ability to handle the upcoming challenges and postseason.

> Getting through 162 isn’t easy
## What’s next
The Cubs prepare for a weather-impacted three-game series against the Red Sox in Boston this weekend.
## Playoff goals
The Cubs set championship-level goals in the spring and have been chasing them all season.
## What happens next
The Cubs face a weather-impacted three-game series against the Red Sox in Boston this weekend.
## Key takeaway

Cubs clinch MLB postseason spot after defeating Marlins, confident in their ability to handle postseason challenges despite injuries and weather uncertainties.