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The Chicago Cubs had a chance to lock up a playoff spot Tuesday, but even with their loss they are still in prime position to clinch a playoff berth.

Welcome to Cubs Playoff Watch, your daily look at the Chicago Cubs as they continue to push toward their second consecutive division title.

As the Cubs heated up, so did third baseman Kris Bryant, who snagged literal fireballs in the ‘hot corner.’

John Tumpane can’t explain why he approached the woman as she hopped over the railing of the Roberto Clemente Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. The woman told Tumpane she just wanted to get a better view of the Allegheny River below. The look on her face and the tone of her voice suggested otherwise to Tumpane, a major league baseball umpire...

Anthony Rizzo almost led off his third straight game with a homer, losing his bid after a replay review, before helping key a six-run rally in the ninth inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 Friday night.

The Chicago Cubs will shelve their standard blue and red uniforms on Friday night when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

The Chicago Cubs saw their winning streak snapped Sunday, but they got back on the right track quickly as they thrashed the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday night.