The Chicago Cubs are currently in a strong position as they head into the final week of the regular season, holding a one-game lead over the Miami Marlins in the race for the final National League wild card spot. They are also just half a game behind the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fight for the second wild card spot.
However, the Cubs are currently trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by five games for the top wild card spot. In order to have a chance at overtaking the Phillies, the Cubs would need to go 6-0 in their final week of games while the Phillies would have to lose all six of their games.
With so much uncertainty surrounding their potential opponents in the MLB playoffs, fans are eager to know who the Cubs could potentially face if they secure a playoff spot.
If the Cubs manage to win the division, they would host the Wild Card series at Wrigley Field, most likely against the Milwaukee Brewers. Although the Brewers have a magic number of just one to clinch the division, there is still a slim chance for the Cubs to win the Central if the Brewers lose out and the Cubs win all their remaining games.
On the other hand, if the Cubs secure a wild card spot, there are two possible scenarios. If they overtake the Diamondbacks, they would face the top-seeded wild card team, which is likely to be the Phillies. This series would take place at Citizens Bank Ballpark.
If the Cubs earn the third wild card spot, they would face the lowest-seeded division winner, which is currently the Milwaukee Brewers. The Braves and Dodgers have already secured their spots in the Division Series, so the Cubs would travel to Milwaukee to face the Brewers.
As the regular season comes to a close, the Cubs are focused on securing their playoff spot and are prepared to face whichever opponent comes their way. Fans will be eagerly watching as the final week of the regular season unfolds, anxiously waiting to see who the Cubs will face in the MLB playoffs.