# Cubs Gain Ground as Wild Card Race Falls Apart | Chicago Cubs News

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Podcast: [Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433)
Published: 2026-09-16T23:37:16+00:00
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The Cubs snagged a crucial breathing room in the NL Wild Card race after a brutal loss to the Braves — but it was the Phillies, Padres, and Diamondbacks who stumbled, handing Chicago a one-and-a-half-game lead with just ten games left. Despite a recent six-loss skid, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s hot bat keeps them alive, while Shelby Miller’s season-ending elbow injury is a major blow. Their next few weeks feature manageable matchups before the tough Red Sox road trip — if they survive this stretch, they’ll make their second straight playoff appearance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-nl-standings-cubs-catch-153856582.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a644b0d293610651 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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