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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / October 1
Game 164: San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs – Wild Card Series Game 2 
San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs, October 1, 2025, 12:08 p.m. PST Watch: ABC Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Listen: 97.3 The Fan, ESPN Radio Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Mike Shildt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
Padres manager Mike Shildt dishes truth on intriguing Game 2 lineup strategy
The San Diego Padres have their backs against the wall for a critical clash with the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card, and Mike Shildt is keeping his approach simple but bold.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 1
Padres' Joe Musgrove Suffers Setback in Recovery Ahead of Postseason
San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove hasn't thrown a pitch this season as he recovers from an offseason Tommy John surgery, and recently reported a minor setback in his recovery process.
The 'MLB playoff single-game strikeout record' quiz
How many of the pitchers to strikeout at least 12 batters in a single postseason game can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / October 1
Padres, Cubs using wild card pitching options in Game 2
Game 1 did not end the way the San Diego Padres had planned. Now, their postseason lives are in the hands of Dylan Cease. Win and you live for another day. The Chicago Cubs will counter with an opener, Andrew Kittredge, before handing the ball to Shota Imanaga, who is expected to pitch the bulk of the contest.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 1
Padres Notes: Friars Facing Elimination, Ramon Laureano Injury Update, Luis Arraez Talks Free Agency
The San Diego Padres lost to the Chicago Cubs, 3-1, on Tuesday night and dropped the first game of the Wild Card series. The Friars need to win back-to-back games on Wednesday and Thursday to keep their October hopes alive.
Nick Pivetta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
Padres ace Nick Pivetta’s sobering take after Game 1 loss to Cubs
The San Diego Padres receive endless praise for their first-class bullpen, and rightly so, but their starting pitching rotation has been littered with question marks for much of the 2025 campaign.
Ramon Laureano News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 30
Padres' Ramon Laureano Has Unfortunate Update on Injury, Playoff Status
The San Diego Padres didn't start their postseason off on the right foot, dropping the first game of the Wild Card series to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Cubs make bold decision for Game 2 starter vs. Padres
After winning Game 1 against the San Diego Padres, 3-1, on Monday, the Chicago Cubs will look to close out the series on Tuesday by making a bold move for Game 2.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Padres continue alarming trend in Game 1 loss to Cubs
The San Diego Padres dropped Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series to the Chicago Cubs Tuesday afternoon. The loss continued an alarming October trend. Once again, the Padres offense disappeared when it mattered most.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 30
Lack of offense, back-to-back home runs by Cubs sink Padres
The San Diego Padres were held hitless by four Chicago Cubs relievers over 4 2/3 innings as the Padres dropped Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series 3-1 at Wrigley Field, Tuesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30
Cubs bullpen dazzles in first postseason win since 2017
Entering Game 1 of Tuesday's National League wild-card series, the Chicago Cubs hadn't won a postseason game since 2017. That cannot be said anymore as Chicago used timely hitting and a stellar bullpen performance to a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres and take a 1-0 series lead.
San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / September 30
Padres named top landing spot for 38 home run slugger
Does AJ Preller open up the checkbook for this star free agent?
San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / September 30
San Diego Padres rediscover old-school tactic to fuel World Series push
A state you would have never guessed.
Nick Pivetta News / Sporting News / September 30
Who is Nick Pivetta? How the Padres starter emerged as a dominant force in 2025
Strong ace for San DIego.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 30
5 Reasons Why the Padres Are World Series Dark Horses
The San Diego Padres finished the 2025 regular season strong by winning seven of their final 10 games to earn a franchise first. San Diego recorded back-to-back seasons of 90 wins or more for the first time in team history.
The 'Active MLB playoff-home-run leaders' quiz
Can you name the active MLB players who have mashed the most bombs in the postseason?
San Diego Padres News / EasySportz / September 30
MLB Playoffs Preview: San Diego Padres
Pivetta, bullpen arms lead San Diego into Wild Card series Padres lean on rotation depth and veteran bats against Cubs SAN DIEGO, California — The Padres enter October with a balanced roster built on starting depth, late-inning power arms, and a veteran lineup.
Mike Shildt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29
Wrigley Field slapped with ‘tricky’ label by Padres manager Mike Shildt
The San Diego Padres enter the 2025 NL Wild Card Series on a surge, but their next test is a road clash with the Chicago Cubs. As the No. 5 seed prepares for Game 1 at Wrigley Field Tuesday, Padres manager Mike Shildt didn’t hold back when discussing the venue.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 29
Padres announce Game 1 starter for wild-card series vs. Cubs
The Padres haven’t waited to announce who will toe the rubber in Game 1.
Manny Machado News / Just Baseball / September 29
The Padres Need Manny Machado To Heat Back Up
The San Diego Padres are going to October. That much is certain. What’s less certain is whether their franchise cornerstone, Manny Machado, will be ready when the lights get brighter.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 28
Padres finish off sweep of D-backs to maintain momentum ahead of wild-card series
Manny Machado homered and Jackson Merrill knocked in three runs as the San Diego Padres tuned up for the National League playoffs with a 12-4 rout of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Padres Bracing for Season-Ending News Before MLB Playoffs
The San Diego Padres are heading back to the postseason and will travel to Chicago to open up a three-game wild card series against the Cubs. After a disappointing offseason, the Padres have surpassed expectations and had a successful season under manager Mike Shildt.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 27
Padres place OF Ramon Laureano (finger) on 10-day injured list
The San Diego Padres placed right fielder Ramon Laureano on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of a fractured right finger that is expected to keep him out of the wild-card series.
Ramon Laureano News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24
Padres outfielder not available for first first playoff round due to injury
San Diego Padres outfielder Ramón Laureano has a fracture in the index finger of his right hand and will miss at least the first round of the playoffs.
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