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A Cubs fan’s guide to the Wild Card Series

A Cubs fan’s guide to the Wild Card Series

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A look back at all six Cubs/Padres games from the 2026 regular season

A look back at all six Cubs/Padres games from the 2026 regular season

The Cubs took five of the six games, including winning two of three in San Diego.
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Cubs announce Wild Card Series roster

Cubs announce Wild Card Series roster

There aren’t really any surprises here.
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Cubs Rapid Recap: San Diego snuffs out Cubs in Game 1, 8-0

Cubs Rapid Recap: San Diego snuffs out Cubs in Game 1, 8-0

The Cubs got walloped in Game 1.
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MLB Wild Card Series Game 1 preview: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres, Tuesday 9/29, 9 p.m. CT

MLB Wild Card Series Game 1 preview: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres, Tuesday 9/29, 9 p.m. CT

Here we go.
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Good Morning San Diego: Padres dismantle Cubs; Joe Musgrove returns to Petco Park

Good Morning San Diego: Padres dismantle Cubs; Joe Musgrove returns to Petco Park

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 30, 2026.
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Padres' Michael King loses no-hit bid in 7th inning of playoff opener against the Cubs

Padres' Michael King loses no-hit bid in 7th inning of playoff opener against the Cubs

Michael King allowed his first hit with one out in the seventh inning of the San Diego Padres’ Wild Card Series opener against the Chicago Cubs
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On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Padres Wild Card Series preview

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Padres Wild Card Series preview

It’s a rematch of last year’s Wild Card Series. Let’s hope for the same result.
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Padres rout Cubs 8-0 in emphatic Wild Card opener with Tatis' leadoff homer, King's no-hit bid

Padres rout Cubs 8-0 in emphatic Wild Card opener with Tatis' leadoff homer, King's no-hit bid

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the first leadoff homer in Padres history on the Cubs’ first pitch, Michael King took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and San Diego rolled to an 8-0 victory over Chicago in the NL Wild Card Series opener
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Padres' Michael King throws 6 no-hit innings in playoff opener against the Cubs

Padres' Michael King throws 6 no-hit innings in playoff opener against the Cubs

Michael King has not allowed a hit through six innings in the San Diego Padres’ Wild Card Series opener against the Chicago Cubs
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Built for October, Padres plan on World Series return after 28 years

Built for October, Padres plan on World Series return after 28 years

The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs meet again in the NL wild-card round, but this time around the games will be at Petco Park.
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Cubs 6, Red Sox 2: Alex Bregman is more than ready for the postseason

Cubs 6, Red Sox 2: Alex Bregman is more than ready for the postseason

The Cubs third baseman/DH had himself a big day in Game 162.