Preview the Sept. 7 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game to be played on September 13, 2025 on ESPN.

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The Chicago Cubs enter Friday’s game with the Tampa Bay Rays with a magic number of eight to clinch a playoff berth. Chicago (83-63) has been chipping away at

Preview the Sept. 7 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis, 4-0. Austin Gomber was dominating for six innings for the I-Cubs, allowing no runs and just two hits. He struck out nine and walked no one.

The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Atlanta is 34-35 in home games and 64-79 overall. The Braves are 53-31 in games when they record at least eight hits.

The Chicago Cubs lowered their magic number for a postseason spot to seven Friday with a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field.