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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.

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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.

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.

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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?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 29

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 29

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.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 29

How the Cubs and Padres Fare in Head-to-Head Stats Ahead of Wild Card Series

The NL Wild Card Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres is a rematch of epic proportions. The Cubs took the matchup in three games last year, holding off a late San Diego comeback in Game 3 to win their first playoff series since 2017.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

This overlooked player will make or break Cubs’ chances vs. Padres in NL Wild Card round

The Chicago Cubs won five of six regular-season games against the San Diego Padres. That edge means little when the NL Wild Card Series opens Tuesday at Petco Park.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago Cubs 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.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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.

Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury

Cubs, White Sox wild-card TV schedules announced

Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series

The most important, yet overlooked player for every MLB Wild Card team

Predicting all MLB postseason rounds: Who wins the World Series?

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

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.

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.

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.

Alex Bregman stars for Cubs in neutral-site win over Red Sox

Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury

D-backs, eliminated earlier in the day, fall to Padres

The 'No. 1 MLB Draft picks' quiz

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.

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.

Blue Jays' Louis Varland arguably put up one of the top closer seasons in franchise history

Max Scherzer wins potential last start as Jays shut down Reds

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

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.

Cubs, White Sox wild-card TV schedules announced

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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.

Cubs, White Sox make neat history with postseason berths

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong has first 40-40 season in franchise history

Red Sox's Willson Contreras gives concerning injury update ahead of postseason

20/20 season only emphasizes Jarren Duran's disappointing campaign

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24

Cubs, White Sox make neat history with postseason berths

Thursday was a big day for the city of Chicago.

Cubs manager provides an update on Alex Bregman’s recovery

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong has first 40-40 season in franchise history

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

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' PCA has first 40-40 season in franchise history

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong has first 40-40 season in franchise history

He's just the seventh player all-time to reach the milestone.

Cubs, White Sox make neat history with postseason berths

Cam Schlittler caps impressive year by making Yankees history

Brewers take down Phillies for franchise's first 100-win season

Junior Caminero had cold quote on facing Yankees or Red Sox in playoffs

Mets fans won't love what Pete Alonso had to say about being an Orioles player

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments about his contract are a big red flag

Kevin Gausman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Notable update emerges on concerning Kevin Gausman development

The Chicago Cubs may have a concerning injury to deal with amid their pursuit to secure a ticket to the playoffs. Chicago pitcher Kevin Gausman appeared

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Could new weekend schedule boost Cubs, Red Sox in postseason?

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.

Cubs somber after Alex Bregman's scary injury

Cubs' Craig Counsell provides more good Alex Bregman injury news amid tight NL wild-card race

Anthony Rizzo has wild suggestion for Cubs' October strategy

Red Sox reach deals with manager Chad Tracy, top executive Craig Breslow

The 'Active MLB 1K-hit club' quiz

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.