Brewers Sweep the Cubs: Will the Northsiders Still Make the Playoffs?

What is the Cubs' magic number, playoff standing after being swept by Brewers?

MILWAUKEE, WI – SEPTEMBER 08: Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) walks off the field while the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate behind him during a game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field, on September 8, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Swept and Sad, Gausman, Counsell, PCA, Maton, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

Last night was the first time since maybe June that I found myself wanting to start a statement with, “If the Cubs ACTUALLY miss the playoffs …. ” To be clear, I still think that’s very unlikely. But it’s hard not to be at a recent low when the Cubs just got swept by the Brewers, when the other Wild Card teams are on a heater, and when the prospects for a dramatic Cubs rebound are predicated on massive turnaround for one of the least productive …

Brewers sweep the Cubs: Will the Northsiders still make the playoffs?

After the Brewers swept the Cubs, the Northsiders postseason outlook now looks different in general. Are they in danger of missing the postseason entirely?

3 takeaways as the Chicago Cubs get swept, including their tenuous playoff positioning — and the bullpen’s woes

The Chicago Cubs, riding a four-game losing streak, head into Thursday's off day looking to regroup.

Chicago Cubs may have a bullpen answer brewing after Triple-A flamethrower turns heads

Following a three-game sweep by the Brewers, the Chicago Cubs trail Milwaukee by 10 games in the NL Central. Luckily, they sit with a 2.5-game lead in the NL wild card standings, and if all goes well, they should be playing October baseball. However, the Cubs have a major issue. The bullpen has been an [...]

Cubs swept by Brewers despite furious ninth-inning comeback

MILWAUKEE - Had you told me the Chicago Cubs (81-66) would have two 10-game winning streaks before June and be 10 games back before mid-September, I would've called you crazy. Well, here we are on Sept.