The Cubs open their final home series of the regular season when the rival Cardinals come to town this afternoon. Chicago's magic number to clinch home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs is two.
Jake Arrieta is on the bump for the Cubbies. The Redbirds counter with Mike Leake.
The White Sox begin a three-game series with the Indians tonight in Cleveland. It's Chicago's final road series of the season. Miguel Gonzalez toes the rubber in the opener for the Sox. The Tribe counters with Trevor Bauer.