Assuming they get in this year, this will be the Cubs 9th playoff appearance in my lifetime and I actually remember all of them. 8 playoff appearances in 20 years would be 7th most in MLB during that time. Angels could tie the cubs for 7th if they win the wild card. This would only be 7 in the last 20 years. 84, 89, 98, 03, 07, 08, 15, 16, 17.