This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Chicago Cubs Game Today (9/18/25): Start Time, Pitchers, How To Watch & Live Stream. The Chicago Cubs have secured their playoff berth for the 2025 season. Now, they can play spoiler to the Cincinnati Reds.

On Wednesday, the Cubs joined the Brewers and Phillies among the teams that have clinched a postseason berth.

The Phillies clinched their second straight NL East title with a 10-inning win at Dodger Stadium on Monday.

Matthew Boyd takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at PNC Park against Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

PITTSBURGH — Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker traveled Wednesday to Florida for additional treatment on his injured left calf on the same day Chicago clinched its first playoff berth since 2020. Manager Craig Counsell said before the Cubs' 8-4 win over Pittsburgh that the four-time All-Star had plateaued in his recovery from the calf strain that has kept him out of the lineup since coming out of a game against Atlanta on Sept.