The Chicago Cubs have clinched a playoff berth
Clinched
Clinched
The Chicago Cubs (89-73) have clinched a playoff berth.
Playoff berth
The Chicago Cubs have clinched a playoff berth.
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Frequently asked questions
Have the Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot?
Yes — the Chicago Cubs have clinched a MLB playoff berth.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the MLB games that bear on the race tonight is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.