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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.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 29
No Steele, Thielbar, Cabrera as Cubs Announce 2026 Wild Card Roster 
The Cubs have officially announced their Wild Card roster, which features 14 position players and 12 pitchers. Justin Steele was not included among the latter group, which is not at all surprising, but Caleb Thielbar and Edward Cabrera being left off is mildly interesting.
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 vs. San Diego Padres Wild Card Preview: The Stars Will Decide Game 1
Game 1 of the Wild Card series brings a familiar October atmosphere, and the Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Matthew Boyd, who has been tremendous ever since returning from his early meniscus IL stint.
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 29
Chicago Cubs Official Wild Card Roster: One Big Surprise, Two Notable Omissions
The Chicago Cubs are ready to roll. In the hours leading up to their Wild Card matchup with the San Diego Padres, the Cubs have officially released their postseason roster.
Ian Happ News / Viral Sports News / September 29
Cubs Land Major Ian Happ Free Agency Update Before Playoffs
A source familiar with Ian Happ’s thinking believes he could take a hometown discount in free agency to remain with the Cubs, FanSided reporter Pat Ragazzo reported Tuesday.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 29
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. Not only did they squander
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 29
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.
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.
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 / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 29
A look back at all six Cubs/Padres games from the 2026 regular season
Well, here we go again — for the second straight season, the Cubs and Padres meet in a Wild Card Series. Last year, the Cubs won it in Wrigley Field. This year, they’ll have to do that in San Diego.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / September 29
Pete Crow-Armstrong posted the best fielding season by an outfielder since Statcast tracking began in 2015, finishing with plus-26 Fielding Run Value
Pete Crow-Armstrong finished his 2026 season by setting a new Statcast standard for outfield defense. The Chicago Cubs center fielder recorded a plus-27 Fielding Run Value, giving him the best single-season mark by an outfielder since Statcast tracking began in 2015.
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 / New Baseball Media / September 29
2026 NL Wild Card Preview: Cubs vs. Padres
During the 2025 NL Wild Card Round, the Padres & Cubs played two incredibly tight games in Wrigley Field. Both contests went to the Cubs, who advanced to play the Brewers in the NLDS.
Matt Boyd News / Baseball Now / September 29
Cubs Decision To Start Matthew Boyd in Game 1 Could Backfire
Postseason baseball starts on Tuesday, and the Chicago Cubs are starting Matthew Boyd in Game 1 against the San Diego Padres. The Padres are countering with their best starter: Michael King.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 28
Cubs Announce Pitching Plan for Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series vs. Padres
The Chicago Cubs have their Game 1 starter. Manager Craig Counsell told reporters in San Diego on Monday that it will be Matthew Boyd getting the start for the series opener against the Padres on Tuesday.
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 / 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 / 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.
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.
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
Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24
Cubs manager provides an update on Alex Bregman's recovery
The Chicago Cubs are in wait-and-see mode with Alex Bregman. The Cubs star was hit in the face by a foul ball on Sunday in a scary scene, and he suffered multiple facial fractures.
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.
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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