Chicago Cubs Standings 2026: NL Central and Wild Card Race

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Chicago Cubs Standings — 54-42, 2nd in NL Central

The Chicago Cubs are 54-42 (.563), 2nd in the NL Central, 5.0 games back of the division lead, currently holding the No. 1 NL Wild Card spot, 6-4 over their last 10, riding a two-game winning streak. Updated July 15, 2026 6:48 AM CT.

NL Central Standings

Team W L PCT GB L10 STRK
Milwaukee Brewers 59 37 .615 - 5-5 L3
Chicago Cubs 54 42 .563 5.0 6-4 W2
St. Louis Cardinals 50 45 .526 8.5 4-6 L1
Pittsburgh Pirates 50 47 .515 9.5 7-3 W3
Cincinnati Reds 43 52 .453 15.5 4-6 L2

NL Wild Card Race

Team W L PCT WCGB L10 STRK
Chicago Cubs 54 42 .563 +2.5 6-4 W2
Philadelphia Phillies 54 43 .557 +2.0 5-5 W2
Miami Marlins 52 45 .536 - 6-4 L3
St. Louis Cardinals 50 45 .526 1.0 4-6 L1
Pittsburgh Pirates 50 47 .515 2.0 7-3 W3
Arizona Diamondbacks 49 47 .510 2.5 6-4 W4
San Diego Padres 48 48 .500 3.5 5-5 W2
Washington Nationals 48 49 .495 4.0 4-6 L3

Top 3 clinch a berth in the best-of-3 Wild Card Series. Division leaders are not shown.

If the season ended today, the Chicago Cubs would be in the postseason as the No. 1 NL Wild Card.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chicago Cubs record right now?
The Chicago Cubs are 54-42, 2nd in the NL Central.
Are the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card race?
Yes — the Chicago Cubs currently hold the No. 1 NL Wild Card spot. The top three Wild Card teams in each league make the postseason.
How does the MLB Wild Card work in 2026?
Each league sends six teams to the postseason: three division winners and three Wild Cards. The Wild Card round is a best-of-3 series with every game hosted by the higher seed.

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