Padres Grind Through Cubs, Advance to NLDS
A poised Friars squad made quick work of Chicago's potent offense.
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Good Morning San Diego: Padres complete sweep of Cubs, advance to NLDS
The man the San Diego Padres fanbase dubbed “Dairy Bonds” stepped to the plate as a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the fourth inning with the Padres leading 2-1 after the Chicago Cubs scored a run in the top of the inning. Xander Bogaerts hit a one-out double off Cubs starter Kevin Gausman and that […]
Padres’ Gavin Sheets claims his playoff moment with a massive 2-run HR vs. Cubs
The San Diego Padres will be moving on in the MLB Playoffs. It was a dominant series for the Padres against the Chicago Cubs, outscoring their opponent 12-1 over two games. In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Padres were leading 2-1 with Xander Bogaerts on base. Gavin Sheets came to the plate as […] The post Padres’ Gavin Sheets claims his playoff moment with a massive 2-run HR vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/30/26): Padres 4, Cubs 1 – Offense Fails to Materialize as Season Ends
The Cubs’ season came to an end Wednesday night as the Padres won the second game of their Wild Card series at Petco Park. The offense stayed ice cold, scoring just a one run, as the clock struck midnight on 2026. San Diego took the lead against Kevin Gausman in the bottom of the 2nd … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/30/26): Padres 4, Cubs 1 – Offense Fails to Materialize as Season Ends appeared first on .
Padres 4, Cubs 1: Farewell to 2026, and on to an uncertain 2027
When the Chicago Cubs began the 2026 season 27-12, a stretch that included two 10-game winning streaks, many of us thought, “Hey — maybe this year can be something special.” Well. You know what happened after that. A 10-game losing streak. Injuries. Guys not producing. The bullpen imploding multiple times. After 27-12, they were just […]
Chicago Cubs news — Boyd, Hoerner, Suzuki
Today’s Reflections Okay. The appearance of San Diego native Joe Musgrove in the ninth inning, to the screams of a chanting crowd, was pretty cool. And that was the only enjoyable part of Game 1 of the Wild Card game versus the Padres. “Enjoyable” because by that point, Cub fans that were still watching were […]
Milwaukee Brewers: 3 players who hope to snap out of September slumps as NLDS showdown with Padres draws near
The Milwaukee Brewers will officially face the San Diego Padres in the NLDS this postseason. Last night, San Diego completed a sweep in the Wild Card round against the Chicago Cubs, outscoring them 12-1 in the two games they played. As has been the case for much of 2026, Chicago’s pitching staff proved to be [...]
Cubs current record, schedule, MLB standings, broadcast information
Last game: 4-1 loss to Padres Next Spring Training game: Friday, Feb. 19, 2027, vs. Athletics at Mesa, time TBD. TV: TBD Next regular season game: Thursday, March 25, 2027, vs. Guardians at Wrigley Field, 1:20 p.m. CT. TV: Marquee Sports Network. Cubs regular season radio: WSCR 670/104.3 The Score (all regular season games), Cubs […]
Padres owner Kwanza Jones pops bottles with team in epic locker room celebration
San Diego Padres owner Kwanza Jones joined players in the locker room for an epic bottle-popping celebration after clinnchin an NLDS berth.
Padres make history with NL Wild Card Series humbling of Cubs
The San Diego Padres scripted an MLB history Wednesday night while completing a dominant sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card Series. San Diego held the highest-scoring team in MLB during the regular season to just one run across the two-game postseason series. The Padres capped the sweep with a 4-1 victory […] The post Padres make history with NL Wild Card Series humbling of Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cubs Rapid Recap: Cubs season ends meekly with 4-1 loss to Padres
It ain’t over ‘til it’s over. But it’s over. The Cubs lost Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series 4-1 to the San Diego Padres. The Friars advance to the Division Series and eliminate the Cubs, 2 games to 0. The Cubs came out just as mildly as they did in Game 1 […]
Padres Eliminate Cubs, Box Score Stats, Highlights & Bracket After 2026 MLB Wild Card Game 2
The San Diego Padres got their revenge.
Dodgers NLDS Game 1 locked into 1 p.m. start time, on Fox
The San Diego Padres closed out their wild card series with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night, completing a two-game sweep. That means the Padres will play the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series. It also clarifies the start time for the Dodgers NLDS Game 1 on Saturday, now […]
MLB Recap: Red Sox Eliminated, White Sox’s Celebrations, Padres Sent Expletives
The Boston Red Sox’s elimination proved as shocking as the White Sox’s winning campaign this year. While the Red Sox’s postseason ended after just two games against the New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox flipped the script entirely, turning October into a celebration as they punched their ticket to the ALDS after three straight […] The post MLB Recap: Red Sox Eliminated, White Sox’s Celebrations, Padres Sent Expletives appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Cubs’ Dansby Swanson reveals Chicago’s strategy down 0-1 vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs are facing elimination after a difficult start to the postseason, but shortstop Dansby Swanson said the team plans to stick with what worked during the regular season. Chicago lost 8-0 to the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series at Petco Park, collecting three hits and […] The post Cubs’ Dansby Swanson reveals Chicago’s strategy down 0-1 vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NL Wild Card Game Discussion: Cubs vs Padres Wednesday Night
It could be the end of the Chicago Cubs season Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres will try to eliminate them at Petco Park. The Cubs will turn to RHP Kevin Gausman while the Padres will start Nick Pivetta. First pitch is scheduled for 9pm central time and the game broadcast is available via […]
How to watch Padres vs Cubs: Game 2, Live stream MLB Playoffs, TV channel
The San Diego Padres cruised to a Game 1 blowout and can finish a two-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night when the teams meet in Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series at Petco Park…
MLB Wild Card Series Game 2: Cubs vs. Padres, Wednesday 9/30, 9 p.m. CT live!
Go get ‘em, Kevin.
Game 164: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres – NL Wild Card Series Game 2
Chicago Cubs (0-1) at San Diego Padres (1-0), September 30, 2026, 7:00 p.m. PST Watch: Peacock/NBCSN Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Joe Musgrove returns to the Padres
The San Diego Padres released their Wild Card playoff roster the morning of the first Wild Card game against the Chicago Cubs. There were surprises. Deciding to go with 15 position players and 11 pitchers was the first choice that raised eyebrows. The second was putting Miguel Andujar and Joe Musgrove on that list. Both […]
Padres’ Ethan Salas, 20, set to become youngest postseason catcher
Ethan Salas will make postseason history as the youngest catcher in MLB playoff history. The 20-year-old Padres catcher starts Game 2 Wednesday.
How to live stream Cubs vs Padres for free: Watch Game 2, MLB Wild Card, TV channel
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres meet in Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series on Wednesday night at Petco Park, with Chicago facing elimination after a rough start to the postseason. San Diego leads the best-of-three…
MLB Wild Card Series Game 2 preview: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres, Wednesday 9/30, 9 p.m. CT
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Padres lineup: Kevin Gausman, RHP vs. Nick Pivetta, RHP This is exactly why the Cubs traded for Kevin Gausman: His extensive postseason experience, which includes six appearances (five starts) and 30.2 innings in last year’s postseason for the Blue Jays in which he posted a 2.93 ERA. He’ll need to be […]
MLB Wild Card Series Game 2: Cubs vs. Padres Wednesday 9/30 game threads
Sep 29, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; General view before game one of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs between Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Padres 4, Cubs 1: Farewell to 2026, and on to an uncertain 2027 2026 Cubs Playoff Heroes and Goats: Nico Hoerner is the Superhero vs. the Padres MLB Wild Card Series Game 2: Cubs vs. Padres, Wednesday 9/30...
Padres get on top fast in all-around rout of Cubs
I don’t know that there was any better way to announce to the world that the San Diego Padres are here to stick around. The Friars took Game 1 of the three-game set against the Chicago Cubs in spectacular fashion, scoring eight runs while limiting the Cubs to zero. It’s the biggest postseason shutout in […]
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