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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.
The 'Active 30-homer MLB seasons leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to mash 30 home runs in multiple seasons of their career can you name in six minutes?
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.
25 MLB players who could be traded this offseason
The MLB hot stock can be wild in the offseason, and this year isn't expected to be any different. These 25 players could hear their names called in trades this offseason.
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.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 30
Game 163: San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs – Wild Card Series Game 1
San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs, September 30, 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.
San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / September 30
History favors Padres as wild-card series opens in Chicago
The San Diego Padres may statistically be underdogs, but history favors them heading into the Wild Card Series.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 30
Padres Wild Card roster
Happy Playoff Day, Padres fans! The San Diego Padres play their first playoff game versus the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field today at 12:08 p.m. Pacific time.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 30
Padres Reliever Sends Message to Cubs After They Gave Up On Him
The San Diego Padres will begin their best-of-three WIld Card series against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, and reliever Jeremiah Estrada has a bone to pick with the Padres' opponents.
The 'Active MLB playoff-home-run leaders' quiz
Can you name the active MLB players who have mashed the most bombs in the postseason?
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / September 30
Padres look to continue recent offensive success in Wild Card Series against Cubs
The marathon is over and the starting gun is about to fire for the sprint to the finish of the 2025 MLB season. The San Diego Padres will meet the Chicago Cubs in the best-of-three National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field at 12:08 p.m.
Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 30
Padres' Luis Arraez Reveals Where He Wants to Play Next Season Ahead of Free Agency
San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez revealed who he prefers to sign with during free agency after the 2025 season. The three-time batting champion has stated several times he wishes to stay in San Diego, but revealed to Padres insider Dennis Lin that he would listen to any team.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27
Padres put on power display in downing Diamondbacks
Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts and Elias Diaz all homered Saturday night as the San Diego Padres eased to a 5-1 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.
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.
Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / September 27
Padres Make Manny Machado Decision Before Diamondbacks Game
The San Diego Padres are heading to the postseason in back-to-back seasons after another successful campaign under manager Mike Shildt. Manny Machado has continued to operate as a clubhouse leader and a focal point in the Padres’ lineup in his seventh season with the organization.
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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