On Thursday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field.
They are coming off a 3-2 loss on Wednesday night.
Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune wrote on Wednesday: “The Cubs lose to Marlins, 3-2, and again fail to clinch a playoff spot. They could still get into postseason tonight if Dbacks lose; they are currently leading Rockies 5-2 in the 8th. Cubs stay tied in Wild Card standings with Phillies, who also lost. Padres just underway in LA”
They could still get into postseason tonight if Dbacks lose; they are currently leading Rockies 5-2 in the 8th.
Cubs stay tied in Wild Card standings with Phillies, who also lost. Padres just underway in LA
4-Time Gold Glove Winner Will Be A Chicago Cubs Free Agent
With the 2026 regular season nearly over, it’s worth noting that Ian Happ will become a free agent this winter.
He will be available to sign with any team in the MLB.
Right now, Happ is batting .221 with 118 hits, 24 home runs, 68 RBIs, 88 runs and four stolen bases in 152 games.
Looking At Happ’s Career
Happ was picked in the 1st round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
He is in the middle of his 10th season at the MLB level (all with the Cubs).
The 32-year-old has won four Gold Glove Awards (and made the 2022 All-Star Game).
It will be interesting to see what kind of deal Happ is able to land as he heads into the later stage of his career.
Looking At The Cubs Right Now
The Cubs have had a strong 2026 season.
They are the second-place team in the National League with an 87-71 record in 158 games.
Over their last ten games, the Cubs have gone 5-5 (and they are 45-35 in 80 games at home).
Following one more game with the Marlins, they will finish their regular season against the Boston Red Sox.
Jesse Rogers of ESPN wrote: “Lots of scenarios still in play for Cubs/Red Sox this weekend. Could even get Game 1 in on Friday then have to move (Tampa?) Game 2 that night and Game 3 but go back to playing them Sat and Sun. Right now, playing 2 on Friday and 1 on Sat. in Boston but some of that’s in doubt!”
4-Time Gold Glove Winner Will Be A Chicago Cubs Free Agent This Winter