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All Eyes On Jameson Taillon As Cubs Fight To Stay Alive In Postseason

The wild card matchups are coming to a close and by the end of the day everybody will know who is moving on and who is going home, which includes the Chicago Cubs.

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ESPN analyst Ben McDonald angered a lot of people with his on-air comment

ESPN analyst Ben McDonald came under fire for a remark he made during the network’s broadcast of the San Diego Padres-Chicago Cubs game on Wednesday. McDonald was in the booth alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card series between the Padres and Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2

Craig Counsell’s ‘simple’ reason for mistake of letting Cubs’ Shota Imanaga face Manny Machado

The San Diego Padres forced a crucial winner-take-all finale on Wednesday when they defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0. A major reason for the win was due to a masterclass pitching performance from the entire staff, and a two-run home run by Manny Machado in the 5th inning to put the icing on the cake.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 2

A brief history of all the Cubs’ winner-take-all games

Today’s game will be the Cubs’ 126th in the postseason in the Modern Era. It will be just their ninth winner-take-all post-season game. In the previous eight, the Cubs have a 4-4 record.

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The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

How many of the 28 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Cubs Insider / October 2

Pete Crow-Armstrong Feeling No Pressure to Make Individual Mark Despite Offensive Struggles

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been mired in a prolonged slump that has lasted most of the second half, and getting to October hasn’t helped matters. He managed to bounce back from an atrocious August with a September that was passable in light of his elite defense, but Padres pitching has been a puzzle he can’t solve.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / October 2

Chicago Cubs-San Diego Padres To Face Off In Winner-Take-All Game 3

Here we go again, folks. Wrigleyville is holding its collective breath, praying to the baseball gods that Thursday isn’t the last time they see the beloved Cubs take the field this year.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 2

Game 3 of Cubs vs Padres Gets New Start Time

The Chicago Cubs are heading into Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres with the series tied 1-1. This has been an

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 2

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Postseason Game 2

Just about everything naysayers want to say about the Cubs showed up on Wednesday. In reality, you should tip your hat to the Padres who had a strategy and executed that strategy to perfection.

MLB News / Action Network / October 2

Thursday MLB Playoff Player Props, Picks for Jose Ramirez, Seiya Suzuki

For my Thursday MLB player props, I’ll be looking into Jose Ramirez and Seiya Suzuki. Let’s dive into my MLB player prop picks for the MLB playoff games on Thursday, October 2.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 2

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Shota Imanaga, Manny Machado, Mason Miller

Cub Tracks thinks it was genius to have ostensible closer Daniel Palencia bollix the middle of the Padres’ lineup and let the rest of the crew lock it down.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 1

Cubs look to reset, break through Padres' bullpen with NLDS on the line

The Chicago Cubs have seen all that they have wanted from the San Diego Padres' celebrated bullpen. Thursday afternoon, however, the Cubs will see a familiar face in Yu Darvish as they play the Padres in a decisive winner-take-all Game 3 of their National League wild-card series in Chicago.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 2

Chicago Cubs reveal starter for Thursday’s elimination game

It all comes down to Thursday for the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres. After the Cubs won Tuesday’s opener in the NL Wild Card series, the Padres answered right back with a big win on Wednesday as the bats went cold for Chicago.

Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Dejected Cubs Manager Publicly Gives Up On Shota Imanaga After Padres Spark Wild Card Series Comeback

If you’re a postseason regular, you know how this postseason has started with head-scratching pitching decisions from managers. First, Aaron Boone caught heat for pulling Max Fried too early in Game 1 against the Red Sox, and now it’s Craig Counsell under fire with the Cubs.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / October 1

Chicago Cubs: Counsell takes heat after feeble Wild Card Game Two loss, makes plans for Game Three

The Chicago Cubs looked like the worst version of themselves on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field, just 24 hours after looking really solid. With their

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 1

Chicago Cubs manager admits to big mistake in 3-0 loss to Padres

The Chicago Cubs will have to hit much better in Game 3 on Thursday than they did on Wednesday if they’re to advance out of the National League Wild Card.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1

Ex-Cubs skipper David Ross seeking managing opportunity

It’s been two years since former MLB player David Ross was in the dugout managing a team. That year, his former team, the Chicago Cubs, decided to fire him.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Cubs Announce Decision Before Game 3 Against Padres

The Chicago Cubs dropped their second game of the National League Wild Card series to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, 3-0. Their offense, which earned a reputation as one of MLB's most explosive, struggled, producing zero runs and just four hits.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / October 1

San Diego Padres Stave Off Elimination In Game 2 Against the Chicago Cubs

Well, that was a gut punch. The Chicago Cubs, after a triumphant Game 1, came crashing back to earth, getting shut out 3-0 by the San Diego Padres at a stunned Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 1

Chicago Cubs make bold pitching move following Wild Card Game One excellence

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is looking to follow up his masterful handling of the Wild Card Series game one pitching staff with an equally masterful planning of his game two pitching.

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The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 100-RBI season for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

Shota Imanaga News / Field Level Media / September 30

Shota Imanaga set for bulk-relief duty as Cubs try to close out Padres

The Chicago Cubs will look to win a postseason series for the first time since 2017 when they host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in Game 2 of their best-of-three National League wild-card series.

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.

Cubs bullpen dazzles in first postseason win since 2017

Cubs belt back-to-back HRs in Game 1 win over Padres

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 30

Cubs belt back-to-back HRs in Game 1 win over Padres

Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly belted back-to-back homers to lead off the fifth inning, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of their National League wild-card series on 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.

Cubs make bold decision for Game 2 starter vs. Padres

Cubs have key advantage over the Padres in NL wild-card series

Dodgers get off to fast start in Game 1 triumph over Reds

Former All-Star, future Hall of Famer absent from Dodgers' wild-card roster

Cubs have key advantage over Padres in NL wild-card series

The National League wild-card round between the Cubs and Padres begins on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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Chicago Cubs News / EasySportz / September 30

MLB Playoffs Preview: Chicago Cubs

Boyd, Tucker carry Chicago into Wild Card series Cubs lean on veteran starter and star outfielder with rookie Horton sidelined CHICAGO, Illinois — The Cubs open the postseason Tuesday afternoon at Wrigley Field, hosting the San Diego Padres in a Wild Card Series that will test both their resilience and their depth.

Cade Horton News / Just Baseball / September 30

What Does Cade Horton to the IL Mean for the Cubs in October?

Cade Horton was stellar in his rookie campaign in 2025. At 24 years old, Horton was far and away the Chicago Cubs‘ best starting pitcher for the majority of the season.