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Matt Boyd News / ChiCitySports / September 28
Chicago Cubs name Matthew Boyd Game 1 starter vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs have accomplished their initial mission of making the playoffs, earning the No. 5 seed. Now, the franchise is looking to go on an unforgettable run.
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs announce Matthew Boyd as Game 1 starter vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs had one of the worst pitching staffs among playoff teams in the regular season.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 28
The Short Porch and the Cubs have jet lag 
The end of the 2026 season has been a rocky road for the Chicago Cubs. September was one of two months that saw them post sub-.500 marks on the season with an 11-13 record.
MLB News / EasySportz / September 28
Cubs vs. Padres Playoff Preview: Chicago Heads to San Diego for Wild Card Rematch!
The Chicago Cubs are heading back to the MLB postseason, and they will open October with a familiar opponent. The Cubs will face the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday, Sept.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28
4 bold predictions for Cubs-Padres NL Wild Card Series
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are running it back in the National League Wild Card Series, but this time the Cubs come to Petco Park. San Diego
Ken Rosenthal News / Viral Sports News / September 28
Cubs Slapped With Brutal Prediction Before Wild Card Against Padres
Veteran baseball insider Ken Rosenthal delivered a blunt assessment Monday of the Chicago Cubs’ chances in this week’s National League Wild Card Series, saying he does not expect them to advance past the San Diego Padres.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 28
A look at Cubs postseason history
As we await the Cubs playing starting tomorrow in a Wild Card series against the Padres, let’s take a look back at the team’s long Modern Era postseason history.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series
In a wild-card series that nearly came down to the final game of the season to determine home field advantage, the Chicago Cubs will be traveling out west for a rematch of a 2025 NLWCS matchup against the San Diego Padres.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / September 28
Chicago Cubs could lose outfielder Seiya Suzuki to AL Contender this offseason
Tomorrow afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will travel to San Diego as they begin their postseason. A three-game series will decide whether or not the Cubs move on to the Divisional Round or get ready for the winter.
Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / September 28
Chicago Cubs still deciding on Alex Bregman’s Wild Card place
Back on September 20, when Alex Bregman took a fluke foul ball to the face while in the on-deck circle, it seemed almost perfectly normal for the kind of injury-filled, misfortune-heavy season the Chicago Cubs were having.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 28
Reflections as the 2026 Postseason begins: Why the Cubs could win the World Series
I’m thinking of a baseball team. With a little more than a week to go in the season, they were comfortably in a wild card spot, having gotten there with multiple long winning streaks.
Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / September 28
Chicago Cubs: The latest on Kevin Gausman and the Wild Card rotation
The Chicago Cubs were aggressive at the trade deadline this year, making moves to address starting rotation issues in anticipation of a playoff run. They added veteran starters Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes—along with Braxton Garrett and reliever Ryan Zeferjahn—to beef up a postseason-bound team.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Report: Blue Jays expected to pursue Seiya Suzuki this offseason
The Toronto Blue Jays' offseason plans will include upgrading their offense.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 28
Chicago Cubs update: Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, Pete Crow-Armstrong
The good news is that the Cubs allowed only 20 runs in the six games over the past week, and six of those were in the 12th inning on Tuesday. So in general, the pitching staff did its job.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 28
Cubs Announce Major Injury Update Before Padres Series
The Chicago Cubs closed the regular season on a winning note Sunday, defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-2 and locking in a Wild Card meeting with the San Diego Padres that begins Tuesday night in California.
Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Kevin Gausman is unsure if he will start Game 1 Tuesday; his left shoulder is still affecting him after a bullpen session Sunday
Kevin Gausman still does not know if he will start Game 1 of the Chicago Cubs’ Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. Gausman threw a “normal-ish” bullpen session Sunday, calling it a step in the right direction.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / September 27
Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury
Just one week after Bregman experienced a scary injury, he marked a tremendous comeback by hitting two no-doubt home runs against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Julian Aguiar News / Viral Sports News / September 26
Chicago Cubs Acquire 25-Year-Old Pitcher in Late-Season Move
The Chicago Cubs added pitching depth Saturday by claiming right-hander Julian Aguiar off waivers, a move that arrived while the club was in the middle of a series against the Boston Red Sox.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25
Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders
The Chicago Cubs are traveling anything but the easy road to get to the National League postseason.
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / September 24
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong has first 40-40 season in franchise history
He's just the seventh player all-time to reach the milestone.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23
Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?
If the Chicago Cubs want to host a game in the National League Wild Card round, they will not only have to beat the Boston Red Sox this weekend on the road, but also overcome Mother Nature.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
MLB insider makes bold prediction on Pete Crow-Armstrong's NL MVP chances
At this point, it seems that Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is going to run away with the National League MVP award. On Wednesday, MLB insider Jon Heyman even had a bold prediction regarding Crow-Armstrong’s MVP case, saying he should be the unanimous winner.
Anthony Rizzo News / Yardbarker / September 22
Anthony Rizzo has wild suggestion for Cubs' October strategy
The Chicago Cubs entered play on Monday tied with the San Diego Padres for the top National League wild-card position.
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