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Well, here we are again. This is, as you all know, a rematch of last year’s Wild Card Series, won two games to one by the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Padres had one of the best home records in MLB this year at 51-30. That included going 10-2 at home in September, although six […]
The Chicago Cubs saw little of Fernando Tatis Jr.’s best during last year’s Wild Card Series. He went 1-for-12 as the Padres lost in three games. But the larger postseason record tells a far more intimidating story for Chicago ahead of WC Tuesday’s rematch at Petco Park. Tatis enters the 2026 playoffs with a 1.114 […] The post This jaw-dropping Fernando Tatis Jr. stat spells trouble for Cubs in NL Wild Card Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cubs have officially announced their Wild Card roster, which features 14 position players and 12 pitchers. Justin Steele was not included among the latter group, which is not at all surprising, but Caleb Thielbar and Edward Cabrera being left off is mildly interesting. In their roster projection for The Athletic, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick … The post No Steele, Thielbar, Cabrera as Cubs Announce 2026 Wild Card Roster appeared first on .
Here are the 26 players who will be available to face the Padres in the best-of-three Wild Card Series which begins this evening at Petco Park in San Diego. Players are listed in alphabetical order by position. Infielders (6) Gabriel Arias, Alex Bregman, Michael Busch, Nico Hoerner, Pedro Ramírez, Dansby Swanson No surprises here. Outfielders […]
How to watch Cubs vs. Padres NL Wild Card Game 1 at Petco Park: first pitch at 9:00 p.m. CT on NBCSN and Peacock. The post How to Watch Cubs vs. Padres Wild Card Game 1: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
The San Diego Padres made a few big changes ahead of Game 1 at Petco Park.
Joe Musgrove is back on a Padres postseason roster. San Diego included the right-hander for its Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs, and he will be available out of the bullpen, according to Dennis Lin. His inclusion gives manager Craig Stammen another option in a series that could turn on a single inning. Musgrove […] The post Padres’ Joe Musgrove roster decision could change everything vs. Cubs in NL Wild Card Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Regular season baseball may be over, but postseason baseball is here. Today, we’ve got the first action of the playoffs, with four Wild Card games gracing our televisions and streaming services. The two evening games—Yankees v Red Sox and Cubs v Padres—should be very good contests, as the average win total among all four teams […]
The Cubs and Padres will be the last of the four Wild Card Series to get underway today. That game will begin at 9 p.m. CT and I will have the usual game preview up at 7 p.m. CT. In the meantime, there are three other Wild Card games today, so this is an all-purpose […]
Manny Machado has every reason to view Pete Crow-Armstrong as a problem. The Chicago Cubs center fielder is coming to Petco Park for a Wild Card Series against Machado’s San Diego Padres after a 40-homer, 40-steal season. But when asked what he thought of Crow-Armstrong’s rise, Machado offered admiration rather than playoff gamesmanship. “It’s been […] The post Padres’ Manny Machado shares brutally honest Pete Crow-Armstrong take before playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs are not exactly heading into Tuesday night’s Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres in a great position. More News: Chicago Cubs still deciding on Alex Bregman’s Wild Card place Not only did they squander a 6.5 game lead (and home field advantage) atop the NL Wild Card standings for the [...] The post Chicago Cubs facing big problems in Padres series, per analyst appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The MLB postseason kicks off today! Four Wild Card Series will be played over the next three days, in which time the Brewers will learn whether they’ll face the Cubs or the Padres in their Division Series matchup. You can check out our Wild Card Series Preview here, but here’s a quick rundown of this […]
Jayden Murray #70 career stats, height, weight, and injury updates. The Chicago Cubs relief pitcher — full profile on ChiCitySports. The post Jayden Murray Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs RP | ChiCitySports appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Julian Aguiar #39 career stats, height, weight, and injury updates. The Chicago Cubs starting pitcher — full profile on ChiCitySports. The post Julian Aguiar Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs SP | ChiCitySports appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Very few in baseball history can say that they have had a season like Pete Crow-Armstrong. Undoubtedly, PCA is a shoo-in for NL MVP. Plus, Crow-Armstrong joined the exclusive 40/40 club. Now, he and the Cubs will take on the surging San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card series. Given his bravado, Crow-Armstrong is […] The post How Pete Crow-Armstrong just proved he’s ready for postseason series vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Have you ever suffered a bruised heel? I somehow managed to whack my left heel with my backswing during a softball game on Sunday night, and I’ve been hobbling around in pain ever since. Dansby Swanson was laid low by one in his left foot in July of 2023, his first season with the Cubs, … The post 5 Questions I Need Answered in Wild Card Series appeared first on .
Well, here we go again — for the second straight season, the Cubs and Padres meet in a Wild Card Series. Last year, the Cubs won it in Wrigley Field. This year, they’ll have to do that in San Diego. If the regular season results are any indication, they can do it. The Cubs took […]
For a second consecutive season, the Cubs (89-73) are headed to the postseason. It’s just the fourth time in franchise history they have gone to the playoffs multiple years in a row. They finished on a bit of a down note, though, going just 11-13 in the month of September and losing home-field advantage in … The post Chicago Cubs @ San Diego Padres – 2026 NL Wild Card Series Preview: Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
In a rematch of the 2025 National League Wild Card Series, the Chicago Cubs will once again take on the San Diego Padres, only this time the series shifts to Petco Park. The Padres surged down the stretch to claim the top Wild Card spot in the National League, while the Cubs stumbled through the […] The post Cubs vs. Padres: Wild Card Series Preview appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Cubs can truly avenge 1984 in this Wild Card series set in San Diego. Sara Sanchez, Danny Rockett, and Michael Cotton have a preview. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Watch us record live on X, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and the … The post Bleacher Bunch: Padres Playoff Preview appeared first on .
Good morning! Playoff baseball begins today with the Philadelphia Phillies vs. the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres in NL Wild Card Game 1. On the AL Wild Card side, the Boston Red Sox take on the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox match up against the Houston Astros. Which […]
Before Tuesday's NL Wild Card Game 1 against the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres veteran slugger Manny Machado isn't interested in disloyalty.
The San Diego Padres lost a tight series to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in 2025 and will have a chance to return the favor in 2026. The Padres and Cubs will meet once again when the two teams take the field for the […]
BCB’s front-page writers have done several of these roundtable discussions previewing Cubs seasons and postseasons, so here we are again to get ready for the Wild Card Series that begins this evening. Josh, Sara, Thomas, Jeff and I had a lively online conversation Monday afternoon. The online chat has been lightly edited for clarity. Ashley […]
Both Chicago teams are in the playoffs for the first time since the shortened 2020 season. As Jon Morosi of MLB Network points out, Tuesday is just the ninth time ever that the White Sox and Cubs have played a postseason game on the same day. 1. Luzardo to start Game 1 The Phillies will […]