A look at what’s happening around the major leagues today:
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THEY’RE IN
The Cubs take the field as a playoff team for the first time since 2008. Manager Joe Maddon’s club clinched a postseason spot late Friday night when the Giants lost at Oakland. At Wrigley Field, Jason Hamel tries to overcome a recent rut when he starts against the Pittsburgh – the Pirates have won seven straight and are trying to catch St. Louis for the NL Central lead and hold off Chicago for the first wild-card slot.
HOW ARE YOU FEELING?