MLB · 2026

Chicago Cubs 8-4Final Wed 16 Sep, 7:40 PM EDT Atlanta Braves

What was at stake

Where each result would have left them, race by race, forecast before kickoff.

What happenedCubs winPlayoffsChicago Cubs99%>99%▲ +1
If Atlanta had wonPlayoffsChicago Cubs99%99%±0

What it changed

Their odds in each race at the nearest forecast each side of kickoff.

Chicago Cubs
Playoffs99%>99%▲ +1
Atlanta Braves
Playoffs>99%>99%±0

Today: PlayoffsCubs 2nd at >99%; Atlanta 1st, clinched.