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National League Division Series schedule announced for Games 1 & 2

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the first two games of a best-of-five set in the National League Division Series this weekend, as they’ll face the San Diego Padres after they eliminated the Cubs this week. The Brewers won the NL Central for the fourth straight season and clinched the No. 1 overall seed […]

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Cubs’ Craig Counsell makes major Alex Bregman decision before Padres Wild Card clash

The Chicago Cubs are set to face off against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night for Game 1 of the Wild Card matchup. Alex Bregman is expected to play after bouncing back from a scary foul tip to the face that fractured his face. However, manager Craig Counsell announced his positional plans for Bregman […] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell makes major Alex Bregman decision before Padres Wild Card clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Craig Stammen announces Padres Game 2 starter ahead of Cubs Wild Card series

The San Diego Padres are putting their first two Wild Card Series games in the hands of Michael King and Nick Pivetta. With King starting Tuesday’s opener against the Chicago Cubs, manager Craig Stammen is turning to Pivetta for Game 2 on Wednesday at Petco Park. The decision gives San Diego consecutive right-handed starters to […] The post Craig Stammen announces Padres Game 2 starter ahead of Cubs Wild Card series appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/29/26): Boyd Starting, Bats Try to Overthrow King

After 162 games, the postseason is finally here. Just like last year, the Cubs and Padres will face off in a best-of-3 Wild Card matchup that figures to be tightly contested. This probably isn’t what the Cubs and their fans would have preferred, even if some folks are trying to rationalize it as being better … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/29/26): Boyd Starting, Bats Try to Overthrow King appeared first on .

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Stage set for most important game of Padres’ postseason

Somehow they did it. The San Diego Padres won 90-plus games for the third consecutive year, making the postseason each of those seasons. In his rookie year in the manager’s chair, Craig Stammen has continued this club’s regular season success (in spite of his pitfalls). It’s been a stellar 2026 campaign for the Friars, and […]

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Dodgers NLDS schedule begins with 1, maybe 2 night games in Los Angeles

Major League Baseball on Tuesday announced the broadcast schedule for the first few days of the Division Series, and Game 2 of the Dodgers’ NLDS at Dodger Stadium will be played under the lights on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. As for Game 1 on Saturday, that depends on who wins the Cubs-Padres wild card series […]

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New Holy Cow! Podcast: Evan Altman Previews NL Wild Card

Evan Altman joins Sean to preview the Cubs Wild Card matchup against the Padres. Among the topics are the Cubs’ pitching options, Alex Bregman‘s amazing return, and the team relying on Pete Crow-Armstrong for offense. Sean Holland · Holy Cow! A Cubs Podcast Episode 129: Evan Altman The post New Holy Cow! Podcast: Evan Altman Previews NL Wild Card appeared first on .

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Dominant 2019 Padres closer announces retirement

After 12 seasons in Major League Baseball, veteran reliever Kirby Yates has officially announced his retirement. He spent those 12 years with nine different teams. During that time, Yates never put up the most incredible numbers. However, he has posted stellar numbers in certain spurts throughout his career. Chief among which was his time with […]

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Chicago Cubs: PCA ranked most important asset in 2026 playoff baseball

The Chicago Cubs are about to begin their three-game, all-on-the-road Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres Tuesday evening at Petco Park. Needless to say, it’s going to be an uphill climb to get past the red-hot Padres without even a single game back at Wrigley. More News: Chicago Cubs facing big problems in [...] The post Chicago Cubs: PCA ranked most important asset in 2026 playoff baseball appeared first on ChiCitySports .

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On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Padres Wild Card Series preview

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 […]

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This jaw-dropping Fernando Tatis Jr. stat spells trouble for Cubs in NL Wild Card Series

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 .

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Cubs announce Wild Card Series roster

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 […]

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Tyler Wade Announces Retirement

Utilityman Tyler Wade is hanging up his spikes. The nine-year veteran announced his retirement on Instagram yesterday. Wade played for the Yankees, Angels, Athletics, and Padres during his big-league career. He spent this past season in the Rangers organization. Wade was taken by the Yankees in the fourth round of the 2013 draft. He moved […]

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Padres’ Joe Musgrove roster decision could change everything vs. Cubs in NL Wild Card Series

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 .

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