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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 54 MIN

Is the Cubs' Playoff Spot Suddenly in Danger? | Bleacher Nation Cubs

from The Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast · host brett taylor, michael cerami

Brett and Michael are back for the eightieth episode of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast (Presented by Ankin Law)! For most of the season, the question hasn't been whether the Cubs would make the playoffs, but where they would be seeded when they got there. Suddenly, that conversation has changed.After losing a series to the Brewers last week and getting swept by Milwaukee this time around, the Cubs' once-comfortable hold on the top Wild Card spot has turned into a much tighter race simply to reach October. They've played below .500 baseball over the last month while several of the teams chasing them have gotten red hot.But Brett and Michael discuss why the situation isn't quite as dire as the recent results might suggest. The Cubs have lost an unusual number of razor-thin games, and there are still plenty of reasons to believe this team can steady itself down the stretch.They also discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong's incredible season, the frustration of potentially watching it go to waste, and what the Cubs need to do to make sure their season doesn't end earlier than anyone expected.A special thank you to Ankin Law for sponsoring this podcast!Visit Ankin Law's Website ➡️ ankinlaw.comGet your Cubs Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/cubsGet your Bears Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bearsGet your Bulls Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/bullsGet your Blackhawks Coverage at https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawksGet Sports Betting Updates, Info, & Tips at https://www.bleachernation.com/betting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Brett and Michael confront a possibility that barely seemed worth discussing a few weeks ago: the Cubs could actually miss the playoffs. They break down the shrinking Wild Card cushion, a frustrating stretch filled with close losses, another rough series against Milwaukee, and why there's still reason to believe the Cubs can turn things around.

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