The Cubs eliminated both the Reds and Brewers this week, and their magic number to clinch the NL Central is down to just 11! The Cardinals still hold the second wild card spot, and the Pirates are 3.5 games back from them despite losing six straight games. The NL wild card race is shaping to be very exciting down the stretch.
| Chicago Cubs | 88-48 | – |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 71-64 | 16.5 GB |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 67-67 | 20. |