The Cubs did clinch the NL Central during their loss to the White Sox on Saturday, and decided to switch to “whatever” mode shortly after, earning the right to chill and wait for their eventual first round opponent. It’s a testament to the patience, attitude, and resilience of the team and its coaching staff that they not only clinched the division with a nice cushion, they also did it while staying safe and healthy:
The postseason picture could have gotten super complicated, but it seems that the Cubs will end up playing the Marlins in the first round as the 3-6 matchup, while the Cardinals locked themselves into the #5 seed.