The Chicago Cubs are in a truly strange position heading into their final series before the All-Star break, this weekend in St. Louis. It’s a real glass half full, glass half empty sort of situation when you take a look at their playoff chances just slightly more than halfway through the season. Additionally, the trade deadline is looming just 18 days away, so the Cubs are at a moment where they need to make a realistic assessment of their chances to play meaningful baseball in September and hopefully October. With that background, let’s take a look at the numbers.
A look at the Cubs’ playoff odds with one series before the All Star Break
