The Cubs can move another step closer to locking down the top National League wild-card spot by securing a series win Thursday against the New York Mets.

Although they know their first playoff game will be Tuesday, it remains up in the air as to whether they will host the three-game wild-card series at Wrigley Field or have to head on the road.

The Sox wrap up their 2025 season this weekend with three games against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

Every Thursday during the regular season, Tribune baseball writers will provide an update on what happened — and what’s ahead — for the Cubs and White Sox .

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