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Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / September 30
Chicago Cubs Look to Bounce Back After an 8–0 Embarrassment
The Chicago Cubs walked into Petco Park for Game 1 with confidence, momentum, and belief that Matthew Boyd’s veteran steadiness would carry them. Instead, they were crushed 8–0 in a game that felt over almost immediately. Boyd surrendered three home runs, including a first‑pitch blast to Fernando Tatis Jr that sent the stadium into a frenzy.
Seiya Suzuki News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 30
2026 Cubs Playoff Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Padres. 
This is the kind of thing I was talking about down the stretch. I felt the Cubs wouldn’t be backed down or awed by the situation. This is an experienced club.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s demonstrative displays toward ump fires up debate
The Chicago Cubs got a rude awakening in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series on Tuesday. The San Diego Padres trounced them 8-0. One of the most controversial moments came in the 6th and 8th innings.
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?
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 30
Cubs Suffer Yet Another Shutout Loss as Erratic Performance Continues
Baseball is replete with all manner of metrics, but you don’t need to comb through FanGraphs or Statcast to know that it’s impossilbe to win when scoring zero runs.
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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 30
Cubs on Brink of Elimination After Disastrous Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series
That was a miserable experience. The Chicago Cubs were absolutely smoked by the San Diego Padres, losing the opening game of their Wild Card series 8-0.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 30
'Kind of Lackadaisical': Ex-Cubs Pro Pinpoints What Went Wrong in Brutal Padres Loss
The Chicago Cubs entered the postseason leading MLB with 850 runs, but their offensive potential didn’t translate into Game 1 against the San Diego Padres.
Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Cubs’ Alex Bregman issues sobering evaluation after crushing Game 1 loss to Padres
Alex Bregman was hit in the face with a foul ball on Sept. 20, and a week and a half later, the star third baseman and the Chicago Cubs got punched in the gut.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 30
Chicago Cubs Announce Major Decision Hours Before Game 2
The Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman on Wednesday, handing him the ball in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series after an 8-0 loss left their season one defeat from ending.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
3 Cubs most to blame for brutal no-show in Game 1 loss to Padres
The Chicago Cubs could not have scripted a worse start to the postseason. The Cubs entered Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series with a chance to pressure the San Diego Padres after winning five of six regular-season meetings.
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.
Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Cubs’ Craig Counsell makes quick decision on Game 2 starter vs. Padres
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has several questions to answer after Tuesday’s 8-0 playoff loss versus the San Diego Padres, but he is absolutely certain about who he will trust in a must-win Game 2.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 30
Cubs Rapid Recap: San Diego snuffs out Cubs in Game 1, 8-0
No matter what your worst expectations were for this game, you probably didn’t expect this. Three Padres pitchers combined for a three-hit 8-0 shutout in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series.
Ian Happ News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 29
Cubs Should Jump at Opportunity to Sign Ian Happ to Team-Friendly Deal
On May 13, 2017, the Chicago Cubs played the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. I was a 20-year-old kid working to become a sports journalist.
Seiya Suzuki News / Fastball on SI / September 29
Seiya Suzuki Free Agency Report Could Shake Up Cubs, AL East
It's far too early to be thinking about the upcoming offseason with the 2026 Major League Baseball playoffs beginning on Tuesday. Wild-card rounds across
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 29
Cubs vs. Padres NL Wild Card Lineup (Game 1): Pedro's Big Break, Bregman Ready to Go, More
The time has come. The Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres have locked in their Game 1 lineups for the NL Wild Card Series, and there’s no looking back now. Here’s who both teams are going to war with when the series rematch gets underway!
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29
Missed offseason signings a distant memory as Red Sox begin playoff push
The Boston Red Sox were in a dark place just a few short months ago.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 29
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.
The 'Most MLB Playoff-RBIs' quiz
How many of the players in MLB history with at least 40-career RBI in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Just Baseball / September 29
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.
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.
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.
Seiya Suzuki 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.
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.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24
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