CHICAGO — With the magic number in grasp, the Cubs opened presale registration playoff tickets on Monday.
Registration opened up at 10 a.m. and lasts through Oct. 3. However, fans must register by Sept. 23 at noon to be eligible for tickets to the Wild Card round.
If not selected for the Wild Card round, your entry will still be valid if the Cubs make the NLDS.
If selected via random drawing to purchase tickets, fans will be notified via email with instructions.
The Cubs enter Monday 5.5 back of the Brewers with a record of 85-64. They will likely host a Wild Card series at home.
The magic number to clinch of postseason spot as of publication is four.
Jameson Taillon takes the bump Monday night at 5:40 p.m. against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.