The Cubs, effectively tied for the third and final wild card spot after last night’s victory against the White Sox, have sent out post-season invoices to their season ticket holders for the first time since 2019.  Thanks to a randomly selected combination assignment, I would end up with tickets to two games in each potential round, a slight downgrade from years past.  I would maintain my normal seats through the NLCS but would end up relocated to the right field side should the team advance to the World Series.

The Cubs still have some work to do on the field to make sure all this preparation isn’t for naught.  They have been one of the hottest teams in the second half, but injuries to Marcus Stroman and inexperience may haunt them down the stretch.