For the second straight year, the Cubs and Padres will do battle with a trip to the NLDS on the line. Can Chicago emerge victorious yet again?

Besides the horrendous start time, this is what baseball's all about. The Padres are white hot right now, so it won't be easy to go into Petco and win this series. Alas, you have to beat the best to be the best. I'll share a "by the numbers" article well before the game start time for every bit...

This may feel a little like a personal attack, but what’s really going on under the hood?

The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres start their best-of-three Wild Card series on Tuesday. Let's dive into a Game 1 preview!

The Cubs waited until roughly 26 hours before the first pitch to announce their Game 1 starter for the Wild Card Series, but there was never any real suspense. The suspense comes between now and game time.

The Chicago Cubs will face right-hander Michael King in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. These matchups between King and Cubs batters could determine Chicago's fate in a crucial first game.

Let's talk Cubs and Padres!

The Cubs and Padres are matching up again in the Wild Card Series, but this time, it's in San Diego. The Cubs can rake, but now, so can the Padres. Here's what we've learned this season about each of these teams.

The Cubs have the hitting and defense to survive the National League gauntlet. Their pitchers just need to keep the ball in the park so those gloves can do their job.

Pete Crow-Armstrong and his Chicago Cubs are on their way to San Diego, California for their best of three Wild Card Series with the Padres. As the field's most sneaky good competitor, the North Siders are poised to make a surprising October run, but will they?

Pete Crow-Armstrong and his Chicago Cubs are on their way to San Diego, California for their best-of-three Wild Card Series with the Padres. Can they survive a tough test in the first round of the playoffs?

Are the Cubs in trouble as they head into the postseason?

Last Thursday, Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player to join baseball’s elusive 40-40 club. Though he doesn’t lead the group with his bat alone, he arguably had the best overall season.

The regular season is almost over, but the October chaos is just beginning. Where do the Brewers, Red Sox, Cubs, and Padres rank?

Here is some of the latest Cubs analysis and history from around the internet. The roundup highlights Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic 2026 season, Cubs' September 28 history, Aaron Civale's potential playoff role, and his 40-40 season matching Ty Cobb's 1909 feat. 25 greatest individual seaso...

Here is some of the latest Cubs analysis and history from around the internet. The roundup highlights Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic 2026 season, Cubs' September 28 history, Aaron Civale's potential playoff role, and his 40-40 season matching Ty Cobb's 1909 feat. 25 greatest individual seaso...

It's been amazing. What Pete Crow-Armstrong has done this year has been amazing, in every way. Not least on his list of remarkable numbers, though, are the ones under 'Games' and 'Plate Appearances'. Unfortunately, it's catching up to him a little.

It's a rematch from last year as the Chicago Cubs will take on the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs!

Imanaga starts for the Cubs against the Red Sox at Tropicana Field.

It's a rematch from last year as the Chicago Cubs will take on the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Round of the MLB Playoffs! Let's…

At the trade deadline, the Cubs paid a handsome price for the ceiling of starter Clay Holmes, with the playoffs in mind. Then, everything went wrong.

Should the Cubs utilize this outfield platoon in the postseason?

The Cubs have two outfielders whose strengths and weaknesses line up almost perfectly. As such, Ian Happ and Tyrone Taylor could form an ideal platoon in the postseason.

Originally scheduled for Saturday, the massive storm moving through the northeast prompted MLB to take the game out of the region.

Crappy weather, two Wild Card teams squaring off, a Friday doubleheader... what more could you ask for just before October?

The third baseman is making a surprise return to Chicago's batting order as the DH after being struck in the face by a foul ball Sunday.

Here is some of the latest Cubs analysis from around the internet. The Cubs' playoff return, Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic 40-40 season, and the rare crosstown playoff clinches on the same day are highlighted. Cubs punch return trip to postseason on banner day for PCA (MLB.com). The 2026 Cu...

The Cubs need a bullpen weapon in October; can Palencia be that guy again?

The Cubs need a bullpen weapon in October; can Palencia be that guy again?

The Cubs have some bullpen arms trending in the right direction as the playoffs approach. Still, Chicago’s late-game pitching doesn’t quite feel where it needs to be with the Wild Card round just days away.

In the modern sports culture, hyperbole is a constant threat. Far too many borderline stars are dubbed superstars. Too many merely great performances are called historic. On Thursday at Wrigley Field, though, hyperbole could find no way in. Pete Crow-Armstrong is really that good.

In what might have been his final home game as a Cub, Ian Happ hit a clutch triple and scored the winning run. The Cubs clinched a trip to the postseason, on a sun-splashed day that gave a valiant team a fitting sendoff as they prepare for the tournament.

Boyd takes the ball for the Cubs against the Marlins at Wrigley Field.

Who will Craig Counsell call when the game is on the line?

The Cubs' second baseman is a talented hitter. Lately, the gap between 'talented' and 'valuable' is feeling wider and more problematic than ever.