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MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 30
If MLB streams it, baseball fans won’t watch 
Game 1 of the Wild Card round is in the books, and Chicago, we have some serious problems. The Cubs’ vaunted offense did nothing against Padres pitching, narrowly avoiding being no-hit in the first of the three-game series.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Cubs Make Pitching Decision After Blowout Loss Against Padres
The Chicago Cubs have made their pitching decision for Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series. Kevin Gausman will take the mound Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, giving Chicago the veteran right-hander with its season on the line after an 8-0 loss in Game 1.
Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / September 30
Chicago Cubs turn to veteran in Game 2 vs. Padres with season on the line
The Chicago Cubs didn’t start their playoff run as hoped, falling in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series to the San Diego Padres, 8-0. Now, the franchise is on the brink of postseason elimination.
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 News / ChiCitySports / September 30
Chicago Cubs rout in San Diego offers sobering reality check
The Chicago Cubs didn’t exactly come into this Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres with the greatest of chances to advance to the next round.
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 30
Chicago Cubs Notes: Starter Named, Biggest Game 2 Concern, Stars Need to Step Up
Let's hope the Chicago Cubs have a short memory. If the franchise wants to keep its season alive, it will have to quickly move on from a Tuesday night beatdown.
Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / September 30
Chicago Cubs Look to Bounce Back After an 8–0 Embarrassment
The Chicago Cubs walked into Petco Park for Game 1 with confidence, momentum, and belief that Matthew Boyd’s veteran steadiness would carry them. Instead, they were crushed 8–0 in a game that felt over almost immediately. Boyd surrendered three home runs, including a first‑pitch blast to Fernando Tatis Jr that sent the stadium into a frenzy.
Seiya Suzuki News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 30
2026 Cubs Playoff Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Padres.
This is the kind of thing I was talking about down the stretch. I felt the Cubs wouldn’t be backed down or awed by the situation. This is an experienced club.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s demonstrative displays toward ump fires up debate
The Chicago Cubs got a rude awakening in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series on Tuesday. The San Diego Padres trounced them 8-0. One of the most controversial moments came in the 6th and 8th innings.
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / September 30
Cubs Suffer Yet Another Shutout Loss as Erratic Performance Continues
Baseball is replete with all manner of metrics, but you don’t need to comb through FanGraphs or Statcast to know that it’s impossilbe to win when scoring zero runs.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 30
Cubs on Brink of Elimination After Disastrous Game 1 of NL Wild Card Series
That was a miserable experience. The Chicago Cubs were absolutely smoked by the San Diego Padres, losing the opening game of their Wild Card series 8-0.
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.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 30
'Kind of Lackadaisical': Ex-Cubs Pro Pinpoints What Went Wrong in Brutal Padres Loss
The Chicago Cubs entered the postseason leading MLB with 850 runs, but their offensive potential didn’t translate into Game 1 against the San Diego Padres.
Alex Bregman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Cubs’ Alex Bregman issues sobering evaluation after crushing Game 1 loss to Padres
Alex Bregman was hit in the face with a foul ball on Sept. 20, and a week and a half later, the star third baseman and the Chicago Cubs got punched in the gut.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 30
Chicago Cubs Announce Major Decision Hours Before Game 2
The Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman on Wednesday, handing him the ball in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series after an 8-0 loss left their season one defeat from ending.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
3 Cubs most to blame for brutal no-show in Game 1 loss to Padres
The Chicago Cubs could not have scripted a worse start to the postseason. The Cubs entered Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series with a chance to pressure the San Diego Padres after winning five of six regular-season meetings.
Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Cubs’ Craig Counsell makes quick decision on Game 2 starter vs. Padres
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has several questions to answer after Tuesday’s 8-0 playoff loss versus the San Diego Padres, but he is absolutely certain about who he will trust in a must-win Game 2.
MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 30
Cubs Rapid Recap: San Diego snuffs out Cubs in Game 1, 8-0
No matter what your worst expectations were for this game, you probably didn’t expect this. Three Padres pitchers combined for a three-hit 8-0 shutout in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series.
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.
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 / 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 / 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.
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.
MLB 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.
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.
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