This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Chicago Cubs Game Today (9/18/25): Start Time, Pitchers, How To Watch & Live Stream. The Chicago Cubs have secured their playoff berth for the 2025 season. Now, they can play spoiler to the Cincinnati Reds.

Nico Hoerner’s two-run double in the seventh inning Sunday lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Wrigley Field.

Nick Lodolo has a tall task on his hands as he attempts to follow up Hunter Greene's masterpiece in the series opener. Lodolo will make his best pitch to strengthen the Cincinnati Reds' postseason aspirations on Friday when he takes the mound at home against the playoff-bound Chicago Cubs in the second contest of their four-game series.

The Cincinnati Reds look to continue their push for a wild card spot as they open a four-game set against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, September 18.  The Reds

The Cubs won two of three games in their previous series at Cincinnati on May 23-25. It was only their fourth series win in their last 17 visits to Great American Ballpark. They lost eight series and split five. Their record in games of all series is 23-33.

Fans can also secure access to half of the potential postseason games by placing a deposit toward 2026 Cubs season tickets or suite rentals. Details are available at cubs.com/tickets. There is no fee to register, and fans remain eligible for future drawings even if not selected in the first round.

The Chicago Cubs didn’t mess around with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night and, as a result, they’re another day closer to clinching a playoff berth. Home