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Chicago Cubs

National League #5 seed · 89-73

As of Oct 1, 2026, 7:27 AM ET

Chicago Cubs Postseason Position

Seed
National League #5
Wild Card #2
Record
89-73
PCT .549

Possible Opponents

Wild Card Series
San Diego Padres91-71 · .562
Season series 5-1 · Chicago Cubs leads
Possible Division Series opponent (if this round is reached)
Milwaukee Brewers103-59 · .636
Season series 4-9 · Chicago Cubs trails

Full Roster 26-Man Roster Confirmed

Pitchers 12

Aaron CivalePitcher · b. 1995
Clay HolmesPitcher · b. 1993
Colin ReaPitcher · b. 1990
Daniel PalenciaPitcher · b. 2000
David PetersonPitcher · b. 1995
Jacob WebbPitcher · b. 1993
Javier AssadPitcher · b. 1997
Kevin GausmanPitcher · b. 1991
Matthew BoydPitcher · b. 1991
Ryan RolisonPitcher · b. 1997
Ryan ZeferjahnPitcher · b. 1998
Shota ImanagaPitcher · b. 1993

Catchers 2

Carson KellyCatcher · b. 1994
Miguel AmayaCatcher · b. 1999

Infielders 6

Alex BregmanThird Base · b. 1994
Dansby SwansonShortstop · b. 1994
Gabriel AriasThird Base · b. 2000
Michael BuschFirst Base · b. 1997
Nico HoernerSecond Base · b. 1997
Pedro RamírezSecond Base · b. 2004

Outfielders 5

Ian HappLeft Field · b. 1994
Matt ShawRight Field · b. 2001
Pete Crow-ArmstrongCenter Field · b. 2002
Seiya SuzukiRight Field · b. 1994
Tyrone TaylorLeft Field · b. 1994

Designated Hitter 1

Michael ConfortoDesignated Hitter · b. 1993

FAQ

What seed are the Chicago Cubs in the postseason?

They are the National League #5 seed (Wild Card #2), currently 89-73 (PCT .549).

Who do the Chicago Cubs play first in the postseason?

They face the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series. The season series is 5-1.

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