(cubs) tell me why is this trending now

The Chicago Cubs are trending right now primarily because of their postseason push and upcoming MLB playoff matchup:

Wikipedia

• National League Wild Card Matchup: The Cubs recently clinched a postseason berth, finishing the 162-game regular season with an 89–73 record to secure the second Wild Card spot. They are heading into a high-stakes postseason rematch against the San Diego Padres.

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• Playoff Roster & Pitching Decisions: Fan and media attention is heavily focused on rotation decisions, bullpen concerns, and key roster updates leading directly into the Wild Card Series.

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• Key Player Performances: Notable buzz has surrounded standout regular season milestones, including Pete Crow-Armstrong’s historic home run record for Cubs left-handed hitters and big late-season games from players like Alex Bregman.