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Five of the six wild-card spots in the American and National Leagues are still up for grabs entering the final week of the MLB regular season.
With a 10-3 victory over the New York Mets, the Cubs snapped a season-high five-game losing streak and recorded their first win since clinching a playoff spot.
The MLB wild-card process always spices up the postseason. Learn more about the format, history and other interesting elements now.
The Chicago Cubs have snapped a five-game losing streak, and they took a toward cinching home-field advantage in the postseason opener.
The Detroit Tigers have squandered a double-digit division lead over the Cleveland Guardians in just three weeks. The New York Mets are barely clinging to their wild-card spot, the Houston Astros are suddenly on the outside looking in, and every other team seems flawed in some way.
The final week of MLB's regular season should provide plenty of intrigue as teams battle for the final wild-card playoff spots.
The Chicago Cubs could have a significant impact on the National League wild card race this week. The Cubs (88-68) have already locked down a playoff berth. Bu
The New York Yankees are bumping Carlos Rodón's next start up to give him optimal rest heading into the playoffs.
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Pirates top Reds 4-3 in 11 innings, prevent Cincinnati from gaining ground in NL wild-card race
The Reds entered Wednesday's action tied with Arizona, one game behind the New York Mets, in the battle for the third wild card.
Then, the Mets woke back up. Lindor drove in his second run of the game on a ground out in the fifth, then Pete Alonso singled in Francisco Alvarez. Brandon Nimmo brought the big swing, tying the game 6-6 with a 3-run home run in the same inning.
The Padres clinched a playoff berth with an 11-inning win against the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers.