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Julian Aguiar #39 career stats, height, weight, and injury updates. The Chicago Cubs starting pitcher — full profile on ChiCitySports. The post Julian Aguiar Stats, Bio & Profile | Chicago Cubs SP | ChiCitySports appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Very few in baseball history can say that they have had a season like Pete Crow-Armstrong. Undoubtedly, PCA is a shoo-in for NL MVP. Plus, Crow-Armstrong joined the exclusive 40/40 club. Now, he and the Cubs will take on the surging San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card series. Given his bravado, Crow-Armstrong is […] The post How Pete Crow-Armstrong just proved he’s ready for postseason series vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Have you ever suffered a bruised heel? I somehow managed to whack my left heel with my backswing during a softball game on Sunday night, and I’ve been hobbling around in pain ever since. Dansby Swanson was laid low by one in his left foot in July of 2023, his first season with the Cubs, … The post 5 Questions I Need Answered in Wild Card Series appeared first on .
Well, here we go again — for the second straight season, the Cubs and Padres meet in a Wild Card Series. Last year, the Cubs won it in Wrigley Field. This year, they’ll have to do that in San Diego. If the regular season results are any indication, they can do it. The Cubs took […]
For a second consecutive season, the Cubs (89-73) are headed to the postseason. It’s just the fourth time in franchise history they have gone to the playoffs multiple years in a row. They finished on a bit of a down note, though, going just 11-13 in the month of September and losing home-field advantage in … The post Chicago Cubs @ San Diego Padres – 2026 NL Wild Card Series Preview: Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
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. The Padres surged down the stretch to claim the top Wild Card spot in the National League, while the Cubs stumbled through the […] The post Cubs vs. Padres: Wild Card Series Preview appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Cubs can truly avenge 1984 in this Wild Card series set in San Diego. Sara Sanchez, Danny Rockett, and Michael Cotton have a preview. Brought to you by Penguin Imprints, Fanarchy and our Patreon supporters. Subscribe free at any of these fine podcasting establishments: Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Watch us record live on X, Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and the … The post Bleacher Bunch: Padres Playoff Preview appeared first on .
Good morning! Playoff baseball begins today with the Philadelphia Phillies vs. the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres in NL Wild Card Game 1. On the AL Wild Card side, the Boston Red Sox take on the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox match up against the Houston Astros. Which […]
Before Tuesday's NL Wild Card Game 1 against the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres veteran slugger Manny Machado isn't interested in disloyalty.
The San Diego Padres lost a tight series to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in 2025 and will have a chance to return the favor in 2026. The Padres and Cubs will meet once again when the two teams take the field for the […]
BCB’s front-page writers have done several of these roundtable discussions previewing Cubs seasons and postseasons, so here we are again to get ready for the Wild Card Series that begins this evening. Josh, Sara, Thomas, Jeff and I had a lively online conversation Monday afternoon. The online chat has been lightly edited for clarity. Ashley […]
Both Chicago teams are in the playoffs for the first time since the shortened 2020 season. As Jon Morosi of MLB Network points out, Tuesday is just the ninth time ever that the White Sox and Cubs have played a postseason game on the same day. 1. Luzardo to start Game 1 The Phillies will […]
Today’s Reflections Sunday’s game didn’t matter. The playoff positions had been solidified. It was a good day to rest your players as the team heads to the playoffs. It wasn’t an off day for Alex Bregman. After his miraculous return on Friday, Bregman does what he does best — viewed videos of his hitting. After […]
The Toronto Blue Jays wrapped up a disappointing 2026 season Sunday, and their offseason plans are already taking shape. The Athletic's Mitch Bannon reported Monday, citing a league source, that Toronto is expected to pursue Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki once he reaches free agency. "This offseason, said a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss offseason plans, the Jays are expected to pursue Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki," Bannon wrote. "His 26 h...
Baseball is booming in the Windy City. In 2026, both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox qualified for the postseason — with both teams making it by virtue of the Wild Card. The Cubs finished the 2026 regular season with 89 victories, while the White Sox, despite losing their hold over the AL Central, […] The post How many times have the Cubs and White Sox played a playoff game on the same day? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s Monday here at BCB After Dark: the hippest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re always glad to see a friend and everyone here is a friend. There’s no cover charge. There are still a few tables available. There’s no cover charge. […]
The Chicago Cubs won five of six regular-season games against the San Diego Padres. That edge means little when the NL Wild Card Series opens Tuesday at Petco Park. Last year’s Wild Card meeting went three games, with only one run separating them overall. The Padres host with Michael King starting Game 1 and their […] The post This overlooked player will make or break Cubs’ chances vs. Padres in NL Wild Card round appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cubs playoff stage is set: lefty Matthew Boyd will get the ball in game one of the Wild Card Series at San Diego. The post Matthew Boyd Gets the Ball for Cubs in Game 1 Against Padres appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Though it had already been widely assumed, Craig Counsell announced following the team’s Monday workout at Petco Park that Matthew Boyd will start for the Cubs in Game 1 of their Wild Card series against the Padres. Boyd had previously said that he wanted that honor, but then he had a pretty rough month on … The post Matthew Boyd to Start Game 1 of Wild Card Series appeared first on .
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. Their first order of business will be taking on the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series. Chicago held a 5-1 advantage over San Diego in [...] The post Chicago Cubs name Matthew Boyd Game 1 starter vs. Padres appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The Chicago Cubs earned the second Wild Card spot in the National League and will be visiting the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card Series. The Cubs will potentially welcome Kevin Gausman back to the mound during the series. Gausman will not be the Game 1 starter for the Cubs, as they announced […] The post Cubs name Game 1 starter for NL Wild Card series vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The end of the 2026 season has been a rocky road for the Chicago Cubs. September was one of two months that saw them post sub-.500 marks on the season with an 11-13 record. They finished exactly .500 in their last 10 games. They dropped two winnable games against the Red Sox and two winnable […]
The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are running it back in the National League Wild Card Series, but this time the Cubs come to Petco Park. San Diego earned home-field advantage with a late surge that included wins over the Dodgers and Diamondbacks, while the Cubs arrive with Pete Crow-Armstrong, the likely NL MVP […] The post 4 bold predictions for Cubs-Padres NL Wild Card Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As we await the Cubs playing starting tomorrow in a Wild Card series against the Padres, let’s take a look back at the team’s long Modern Era postseason history. That history dates to 1906, when the team lost the World Series to the White Sox after winning a record 116 games during the regular season […]
Tomorrow afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will travel to San Diego as they begin their postseason. A three-game series will decide whether or not the Cubs move on to the Divisional Round or get ready for the winter. The Cubs are led by likely MVP Pete Crow-Armstrong, who’s coming off one of the most historic seasons [...] The post Chicago Cubs could lose outfielder Seiya Suzuki to AL Contender this offseason appeared first on ChiCitySports .