With nine days remaining in the regular season, the Chicago Cubs aren’t officially eliminated from postseason contention, but that is merely a formality at this point. It’s a disappointing position for the organization to be in,

That's because the Brewers officially qualified for the 2024 postseason with a Wednesday afternoon loss by Craig Counsell's Chicago Cubs. That's the same Craig Counsell from Whitefish Bay who left the Brewers last fall after managing the team for nine seasons for the rival Cubs.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell wasn’t trying to downplay the 10 games that separate his team and the National League Central champion Brewers. “I think the message sent is that there’s a big gap,” Counsell said after the Cubs’ loss the day before had clinched the division for the Brewers.

The Washington Nationals (68-86) will attempt to stop a five-game losing skid on Saturday versus the Chicago Cubs (79-75), with first pitch at 2:20 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field.The Nationals (+117

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Washington Nationals reactivated Trevor Williams before Friday afternoon's game at Chicago, and the right-hander was set to make his first start since May 30 against the Cubs and Jameson Taillon.