Today’s Reflections Okay. The appearance of San Diego native Joe Musgrove in the ninth inning, to the screams of a chanting crowd, was pretty cool. And that was the only enjoyable part of Game 1 of the Wild Card game versus the Padres.
The Chicago Cubs start to the 2026 post season is not off to a good start. In Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series they were shut out by the San Diego Padres in a crushing 8-0 defeat.
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.
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
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 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.
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.
It’s a late night in San Diego as the Padres host the Chicago Cubs in game 1 of the NL Wild Card series. According to MLB.com, LHP Matthew Boyd will start for the Cubs while the Padres will send RHP Michael King to the mound.
Game 1 of the Wild Card series brings a familiar October atmosphere, and the Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Matthew Boyd, who has been tremendous ever since returning from his early meniscus IL stint.
Postseason baseball starts on Tuesday, and the Chicago Cubs are starting Matthew Boyd in Game 1 against the San Diego Padres. The Padres are countering with their best starter: Michael King.
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.
The Chicago Cubs have accomplished their initial mission of making the playoffs, earning the No. 5 seed. Now, the franchise is looking to go on an unforgettable run.
The Chicago Cubs had one of the worst pitching staffs among playoff teams in the regular season.
Did anything of note happen at Wrigley Field on Thursday afternoon? On a day that looked absolutely beautiful and at a generally pleasant time of the year to be at the Friendly Confines, I hope a few of you were there for this one.
If the Chicago Cubs want to celebrate a postseason berth in their own locker room, this is their last chance. In fact, there is a world where this is their last chance to play at Wrigley Field in 2026.
The Chicago Cubs have decided on their starting pitcher for Thursday’s home finale against the Miami Marlins. Manager Craig Counsell will send left-hander Matthew Boyd to the mound at Wrigley Field, according to Chicago Tribune Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro.
As the final stretch of the regular season plays out, the Chicago Cubs know exactly where they stand. They’re looking to earn the top Wild Card spot, guaranteeing home-field advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs.
The Chicago Cubs needed this series against their long-time NL Central foes. Coming off an embarrassing trip to Milwaukee, they have put up 16 runs over their last two games and have held the Pirates to a modest 5 runs.
Calling Friday night’s game in Seattle frustrating is an understatement. The Cubs’ 6-5 loss in extras was defined by several factors, including another “blah” start from Matthew Boyd.
If not for St. Louis Cardinals slugger Joshua Baez, Matthew Boyd would be having a heckuva second half of the season. The Chicago Cubs veteran left-hander is scheduled to start in his home state Friday night in the opener of a three-game interleague series against the host Seattle Mariners.
The Chicago Cubs boast an 8-1 record in the last nine starts made by Matthew Boyd following the left-hander's return from a torn meniscus on June 25. The lone blemish wasn't the fault of Boyd, either.
The Chicago Cubs are taking one step forward and two back.
Entering the 2026 season, confidence was generally high in the Chicago Cubs‘ starting rotation. They had a mix of young arms coming off strong seasons and veterans who’ve been steady forces for years.
The Chicago Cubs starting rotation took another hit on Sunday night when Jameson Taillon had to leave his start against the San Francisco Giants after throwing just one inning.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd made headlines after suffering a meniscus injury. The initial reports stated that Boyd suffered the injury while he was
The Chicago Cubs added Matthew to the 15-day IL, adding to the crowded list of injuries to their pitching staff.
The Chicago Cubs have had to deal with a lot of injuries this season, and now veteran starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is also out for the foreseeable future.
Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd started a minor league rehab assignment Thursday as the 2025 National League All-Star closes in on a return from a biceps strain.
Less than 10 games into the season, and the Cubs are without their Nos. 1 and 2 starters in the 2026 rotation.
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