With newfound depth and a number of pitchers working their way back into the roster conversations, the Cubs are facing a series of difficult decisions as they gear up for the stretch run. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney talk through what they’re hearing about the pitching plans for the rest of the season, Game 1 of the playoffs and potentially multiple postseason rounds. Who’s in? Who’s out? And who’s on the bubble?

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With newfound depth and a number of pitchers working their way back into the roster conversations, the Cubs are facing a series of difficult decisions as they gear up for the stretch run. The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney talk through what they&rsquo;re hearing about the pitching plans for the rest of the season, Game 1 of the playoffs and potentially multiple postseason rounds. Who&rsquo;s in? Who&rsquo;s out? And who&rsquo;s on the bubble? Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Start your FOX One 3-day Free trial today at <a href="http://FOXOne.com">FOXOne.com</a>

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Cubs’ playoff roster projection: How the pitching staff will look in October

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The magic number is dwindling to a point where the Cubs will almost certainly qualify for the playoffs. Maybe it doesn’t matter how they get there. But heading into the final week of the regular season, it’s easy to spot the areas of concern. You also have to acknowledge the good things that put them in this position. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break it all down, including a full report on the team field trip to Churchill Downs that Alex Bregman and Craig Counsell helped organize.

The magic number is dwindling to a point where the Cubs will almost certainly qualify for the playoffs. Maybe it doesn&rsquo;t matter how they get there. But heading into the final week of the regular season, it&rsquo;s easy to spot the areas of concern. You also have to acknowledge the good things that put them in this position. The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break it all down, including a full report on the team field trip to Churchill Downs that Alex Bregman and Craig Counsell helped organize.

Cubs are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot, but are they trending in the right direction?

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Pete Crow-Armstrong appears to be a lock for National League MVP. Alex Bregman continues to show why he was such a coveted free agent. And Shota Imanaga is locked in again. The Cubs would be rolling into the playoffs — if their bullpen wasn’t such a big question mark. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break it all down after a big series win over the first-place Braves.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong appears to be a lock for National League MVP. Alex Bregman continues to show why he was such a coveted free agent. And Shota Imanaga is locked in again. The Cubs would be rolling into the playoffs &mdash; if their bullpen wasn&rsquo;t such a big question mark. The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break it all down after a big series win over the first-place Braves.
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With offense/defense clicking, Cubs have everything except their bullpen in order for playoffs

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The next two weeks will define the Cubs’ season. Making the playoffs is an annual goal that remains within reach, even a likely outcome. But until the first bottle of champagne is popped, the Cubs are going to have to sweat it out with the Phillies, Padres and Diamondbacks. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the state of play in the middle of September. Missing the playoffs would be an organizational failure that wastes Pete Crow-Armstrong’s likely MVP season, the best defense in baseball and the sport’s highest-scoring offense. Stay tuned.

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The next two weeks will define the Cubs&rsquo; season. Making the playoffs is an annual goal that remains within reach, even a likely outcome. But until the first bottle of champagne is popped, the Cubs are going to have to sweat it out with the Phillies, Padres and Diamondbacks. The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the state of play in the middle of September. Missing the playoffs would be an organizational failure that wastes Pete Crow-Armstrong&rsquo;s likely MVP season, the best defense in baseball and the sport&rsquo;s highest-scoring offense. Stay tuned.
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How the Cubs stack up in the National League wild-card race

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Cubs’ playoff roster projection: How the pitching staff will look in October

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