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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 .

Tuesday playoff discussion: The games begin

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 […]

Padres’ Manny Machado shares brutally honest Pete Crow-Armstrong take before playoffs

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 .

Chicago Cubs facing big problems in Padres series, per analyst

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 .

2026 MLB Wild Card Series open thread

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 […]

How Pete Crow-Armstrong just proved he’s ready for postseason series vs. Padres

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 .

5 Questions I Need Answered in Wild Card Series

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 .

Chicago Cubs @ San Diego Padres – 2026 NL Wild Card Series Preview: Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

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 .

Cubs vs. Padres: Wild Card Series Preview

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 .

Bleacher Bunch: Padres Playoff Preview

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 .

Mariners News: Aaron Judge, Luis Arraez, and Pete Crow-Armstrong

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 […]

BCB roundtable: 2026 Cubs vs. Padres Wild Card Series

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 […]

The Opener: Luzardo, Judge, Game 1 Starters

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 […]

Chicago Cubs news — Bregman, Taylor, Conforto, Garrett

Today’s Reflections Sunday’s game didn’t matter. The playoff positions had been solidified. It was a good day to rest your players as the team heads to the playoffs. It wasn’t an off day for Alex Bregman. After his miraculous return on Friday, Bregman does what he does best — viewed videos of his hitting. After […]

Report: Blue Jays Expected To Pursue Seiya Suzuki This Offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays wrapped up a disappointing 2026 season Sunday, and their offseason plans are already taking shape. The Athletic's Mitch Bannon reported Monday, citing a league source, that Toronto is expected to pursue Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki once he reaches free agency. "This offseason, said a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss offseason plans, the Jays are expected to pursue Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki," Bannon wrote. "His 26 h...

How many times have the Cubs and White Sox played a playoff game on the same day?

Baseball is booming in the Windy City. In 2026, both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox qualified for the postseason — with both teams making it by virtue of the Wild Card. The Cubs finished the 2026 regular season with 89 victories, while the White Sox, despite losing their hold over the AL Central, […] The post How many times have the Cubs and White Sox played a playoff game on the same day? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cubs BCB After Dark: Is Matthew Boyd the right call?

It’s Monday here at BCB After Dark: the hippest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re always glad to see a friend and everyone here is a friend. There’s no cover charge. There are still a few tables available. There’s no cover charge. […]