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For the second consecutive season, the s and s will face off in an NL Wild Card collection.
The Cubs prevailed in final yr's best-of-three, which noticed runs at a premium at Wrigley Area with not more than 4 complete runs scored in any of the three video games. The 2026 collection will probably be at Petco Park, a usually pitcher-friendly venue that ought to guarantee one other set of tight matchups.
The Padres have a veteran squad and are within the postseason for the fourth time in 5 years, although they’ve skilled diminishing returns with every look. Offense was a significant problem for San Diego on this collection final fall, with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado going a mixed 2 for 22 on the plate. Maybe the addition of Ty France, who has been excellent in his return to the Padres (.863 OPS, 21 HR), and maturation of Jackson Merrill (26 HR, 27 SB) will make a distinction.
Talking of younger stars, doubtless NL MVP Pete Crow-Armstrong enters this collection because the unquestioned centerpiece of the Cubs' lineup after making his postseason debut towards San Diego in 2025. The 24-year-old has posted outrageous numbers, main the majors with 9.8 WAR, 45 homers and 119 runs scored with an NL-best .941 OPS. Oh, and 41 stolen bases.
The largest query for the Cubs is perhaps the effectiveness of Alex Bregman, who suffered facial fractures when he was hit by a foul ball Sept. 20 however returned to the lineup 5 days later.
It ought to be an interesting collection in San Diego. Right here's when and the place to observe each recreation.
Padres vs. Cubs schedule
The most effective-of-three collection between the Padres and Cubs will probably be performed totally at okay in San Diego, California.
Thursday's schedule will probably be primarily based on what number of Recreation 3s are vital. If all 4 collection go to a Recreation 3, the beginning time and channel would be the identical as for Video games 1 and a pair of.
| Date | Recreation | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue., Sept. 29 | Recreation 1: Padres vs. Cubs | 10 p.m. | NBCSN, o, okay |
| Wed., Sept. 30 | Recreation 2: Padres vs. Cubs | 10 p.m. | NBCSN, fubo, Peacock |
| Thu., Oct. 1 | Recreation 3*: Padres vs. Cubs | TBD | TBD |
* If vital
The place to observe Padres vs. Cubs
- TV channels: NBCSN
- Reside streams:o, okay
This yr's Wild Card collection will air on NBC platforms, with each Padres-Cubs recreation set for broadcast on NBCSN and okay. Dave Flemming can have the play-by-play name, with evaluation from Jim Deshaies, Mark Grant and Clayton Kershaw. All video games will also be streamed reside on and o.
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MLB postseason schedule 2026
| Date | Occasion |
|---|---|
| Tue., Sept. 29 | Wild Card collection start |
| Sat., Oct. 3 | Division Sequence start |
| Solar., Oct. 11 | NLCS begins |
| Mon., Oct. 12 | ALCS begins |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | World Sequence begins |
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