Chicago sports teams face high-stakes September schedules

Chicago is experiencing a rare period of high stakes across multiple professional sports teams this September. The Chicago Cubs are currently engaged in a tight National League wild card race, holding a 78-60 record and battling the Philadelphia Phillies for the top spot. Securing a high seed is critical for the Cubs to host first-round playoff games at Wrigley Field.

In a recent historic performance, the Cubs set a franchise record for home runs in a single month. This included a nine-home-run performance against the Milwaukee Brewers, where several long balls were hit against a position player on the mound.

Other Chicago franchises also face pivotal moments. The Chicago Bears are entering a season with high expectations, the Chicago Blackhawks are preparing for camp with Patrick Kane returning, and the Chicago Sky are concluding a season that will influence their upcoming offseason decisions.