Cubs Near Playoffs Amid Balk Controversy | Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs are clinging to the top wild card spot with a 92% playoff chance, even as Milwaukee dominates the NL Central. A controversial missed balk call involving Pete Crow-Armstrong—where umpires failed to spot an illegal pitcher’s motion—became the game’s flashpoint, sparking frustration and debate. Despite later admitting the error, the call stood, costing them a potential win. This moment underscores MLB’s glaring oversight: no instant replay for balks. In a high-stakes playoff race, such missed calls can’t be ignored—and technology could finally level the playing field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c6bb4f0b41a35287