The Chicago Cubs are going to rank among the most disappointing teams in the MLB for the 2024 season. They are missing the postseason for the fourth consecutive year, unable to build off of the 83 wins recorded last season.

Kyle Hendricks #28 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch during the third inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on September 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Share Starter Kyle Hendricks received a roaring applause as he exited Saturday’s 5-1 loss against the Nationals.

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Washington Nationals (68-86) will attempt to stop a five-game losing skid on Saturday versus the Chicago Cubs (79-75), with first pitch at 2:20 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field.The Nationals (+117

The Chicago Cubs will look to win their second game in a row when they take on the Washington Nationals in the second of a four-game series on Friday. Chicago earned a 7-6 win on Thursday night. The Nationals (68-85),

With nine days remaining in the regular season, the Chicago Cubs aren’t officially eliminated from postseason contention, but that is merely a formality at this point. It’s a disappointing position for the organization to be in,

The Cubs hired Craig Counsell away from the rival Brewers last winter with the goal of returning to the top of the National League Central under Counsell's leadership and experience. Milwaukee wound up popping champagne in celebration of another division crown on Wednesday night.