Cubs Loss Creates Three-Team Wild-Card Tie

A year-end dynasty baseball review grades second-half prospect recommendations, noting mixed results among players such as Josh Knoth, Rafe Perich and Aidan Curry. In the playoff race, the Cubs’ 12-inning loss left them tied with the Phillies and Padres for the three National League wild-card spots, after Chicago went 1-for-18 with runners in scoring position and missed several chances to walk it off. Other baseball coverage revisits milestones including Al Kaline’s batting title, Sal Maglie’s no-hitter and the surgery that became known as Tommy John surgery. In Seattle, the Mariners are set to close their season with four games against the Angels while honoring longtime broadcaster Rick Rizzs.