Cole has been confirmed as the Pirates' starter for the one-game wild-card playoff Wednesday against the Cubs, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The results of Sunday's games will determine if Cole pitches that game at PNC Park or Wrigley Field. The Pirates' decision to tab Cole for Wednesday's start was widely anticipated, as he's been the team's unquestioned ace this season with a 2.60 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 208 innings. Chicago is expected to counter Wednesday with their own ace, NL Cy Young contender Jake Arrieta.