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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 29
Game 163: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres – NL Wild Card Series Game 1 
Chicago Cubs (0-0) at San Diego Padres (0-0), September 29, 2026, 7:00 p.m. PST Watch: Peacock/NBCSN Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
Craig Stammen announces Padres Game 2 starter ahead of Cubs Wild Card series
The San Diego Padres are putting their first two Wild Card Series games in the hands of Michael King and Nick Pivetta. With King starting Tuesday’s opener against the Chicago Cubs, manager Craig Stammen is turning to Pivetta for Game 2 on Wednesday at Petco Park.
Ken Rosenthal News / Fastball on SI / September 29
Ken Rosenthal Explains Why He Thinks Cubs Might Be in Trouble Against Padres
Last year, the Chicago Cubs eliminated the San Diego Padres from the postseason with a 2-1 Wild Card Series victory. But ahead of their rematch in the 2026 playoffs, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal shared his thoughts on why the outcome could be different this time around.
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?
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 29
Stage set for most important game of Padres’ postseason
Somehow they did it. The San Diego Padres won 90-plus games for the third consecutive year, making the postseason each of those seasons. In his rookie year in the manager’s chair, Craig Stammen has continued this club’s regular season success (in spite of his pitfalls).
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 / San Diego Padres on SI / September 29
Padres Starting Lineup for Wild-Card Game 1 vs Cubs Revealed
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs kick off their wild-card series on Tuesday night at Petco Park. The Cubs dominated the Padres in the regular season, winning five of six games (including two of three at Petco Park).
Kirby Yates News / Gaslamp Ball / September 29
Dominant 2019 Padres closer announces retirement
After 12 seasons in Major League Baseball, veteran reliever Kirby Yates has officially announced his retirement. He spent those 12 years with nine different teams.
Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 29
Padres Striking Fear in Opponents Ahead of 2026 Postseason
October is here for the San Diego Padres. The Friars will host the Chicago Cubs for what should be an epic best-of-three National League wild-card series.
Joe Musgrove News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Padres make surprising Joe Musgrove decision after 727-day absence
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove last played in Game 2 of the Wild Card series in 2024. Yet, the Padres included Musgrove on their 26-man roster ahead of this year’s Wild Card series against the Chicago Cubs.
Joe Musgrove News / Field Level Media / September 29
After missing two seasons, RHP Joe Musgrove added to Padres' roster
After not pitching the past two seasons following Tommy John surgery, right-hander Joe Musgrove was added to the San Diego Padres' postseason roster on Tuesday.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 29
Padres' wild-card roster includes surprise addition of Joe Musgrove
It has been nearly two full years since the San Diego Padres have seen Musgrove throw a pitch in a major league game.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 29
Padres Announce Wild-Card Roster vs Cubs With One Massive Surprise
The San Diego Padres have announced their 26-man roster for this week's wild-card series against the Chicago Cubs, which begins Tuesday night. The Padres decided to go with 15 position players and 11 pitchers.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
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.
Joe Musgrove News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29
Padres To Activate Joe Musgrove
12:20 pm: Catcher Rodolfo Duran was shifted to the 60-day IL, per his MLB.com transactions tracker. That clears a 40-man spot for Musgrove. Duran went on the minor league IL in mid-September.
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.
San Diego Padres News / EssentiallySports / September 29
'Why Are You Wearing Blue?': Padres’ $350M Star Calls Out Reporter Over Cubs Colors
The Padres and the Cubs will meet in the Wild Card Series again. So wearing the color blue around San Diego is a bad idea. But one reporter wore a blue jacket, and Padres star Manny Machado had to let him know that he wasn’t happy with it.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 28
White-hot Padres try to limit Cubs' offense in wild-card round
The Chicago Cubs eliminated the San Diego Padres from the postseason a year ago and then scored 55 runs while going 5-1 against them this season. But nobody is expecting that type of one-sided matchup to continue as the Padres are hotter than lava entering Tuesday night's National League wild-card series opener against visiting Chicago.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 27
D-backs, eliminated earlier in the day, fall to Padres
Gavin Sheets homered and Freddy Fermin knocked in three runs as the San Diego Padres tuned up for their National League wild-card series by stopping the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Sunday afternoon.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26
Padres Place Casey Mize On 15-Day Injured List
The Padres have placed right-hander Casey Mize on the 15-day injured list, according to a team announcement. Mize is dealing with a right ankle sprain.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25
Fernando Tatis Jr. interrupts AJ Preller’s interview with a surprise request
Fernando Tatis Jr. saw an opportunity amid a wild celebration in the San Diego Padres locker room and went for it. As Marty Caswell of Foul Territory interviewed
The 'MLB reliever 100-K seasons' quiz
How many of the 24 relievers in MLB history to record at least 100 strikeouts in three different seasons can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24
Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll creates exclusive group with MLB legend
In leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday and keeping their postseason hopes alive for one more day, Corbin
Jason Adam News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
Padres To Activate Jason Adam
The Padres are activating Jason Adam from the 60-day injured list before tonight’s game in Los Angeles, reports Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Griffin Canning is being optioned to open a spot on the pitching staff.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22
The NL wild-card race is setting up for chaos
When Tuesday begins, expect the wild-card chase in the National League to become a free-for-all.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 21
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s turnaround has placed Padres in strong postseason position
Tatis has made a noteworthy turnaround in his power production following a surprising home-run drought across the first 55 games of the season due to his closed batting stance.
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