LEADING OFF: Cubs can clinch, Cards and Giants get wild

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in St. Louis. It was Rizzo's second home run of the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in St. Louis. It was Rizzo's second home run of the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

By Associated Press September 15, 2016 3 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:

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CHAMPAGNE ON ICE

Chasing their first World Series championship since 1908, the Chicago Cubs are beginning to clear some hurdles along the way. After clinching a playoff spot Wednesday, the Cubs can wrap up their first NL Central title since 2008 with a win at home over Milwaukee or a St. Louis loss in San Francisco. Chicago has the best record in the majors at 93-52.

LET’S GET WILD