The collapsing Cubs were eliminated from playoff contention shortly before losing their eighth straight game, falling 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
With one more loss or a Brewers win, the freefalling Chicago Cubs would be eliminated from a playoff spot. The Cubbies fell in a 9-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Seattle's Shed Long, who had three hits and scored the go-ahead run on an unusual inning-ending double play in the 11th as the Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5.
Kyle Lewis homered for the fifth time in eight major league games, and the Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vázquez was arrested Tuesday on multiple felony charges, including statutory sexual assault, soliciting a child and pornography.
Marco Gonzales allowed six hits in seven innings, Austin Nola and Omar Narvaez hit back-to-back home runs and the Seattle Mariners beat Pittsburgh 6-0.
Mark it as the 28th game that has been postponed due to the weather. Steady rain at PNC Park, forced the Pirates and Tigers game to be called for the third time.
The Cubs' game against the Pittsburgh was postponed a day because of steady snowfall that covered much of Wrigley Field. The game is set for 1:20 p.m. Tuesday.