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The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers riding momentum from their Wild Card Series win over the San Diego Padres, but manager Craig Counsell’s decision to start Matthew Boyd in Game 1 quickly became the story of the night. Counsell’s explanation for turning to Boyd on short rest went viral as […]

The Chicago Cubs landed in the franchise history books again on Saturday thanks to first baseman Michael Busch. In the top of the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at American Family Field against the Milwaukee Brewers, Busch launched a leadoff home run on the fourth pitch he saw from Freddy Peralta, giving […]

In November 2023, the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell as manager. This is after he spent eight seasons managing the Milwaukee Brewers. Fast forward to 2025, the Cubs and Brewers are duking it out for the NLDS. On Saturday, before the first game at Miller Park, Counsell didn’t get a friendly welcome from the fans […]

Fresh off a three-game NL Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs now have an NL Division Series (NLDS) date with the Milwaukee Brewers. After beating the Brewers 7-6 in their regular season series, the Cubs jumped out to an early 1-o lead over Milwaukee, thanks to first baseman Michael […]

Eddie Vedder didn’t hold back from celebrating the Chicago Cubs’ elimination of the San Diego Padres. The Pearl Jam singer and guitarist partied alongside the Chairman of the Chicago Cubs, Tom Ricketts, who was photographed dumping a beer on the artist. “Tom Ricketts dumping a beer on Eddie Vedder,” the X post read. “Only at […]

The Chicago Cubs have named left-hander Matthew Boyd as their starter for Saturday’s Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Boyd will take the mound on just three days’ rest, jumping back into the fire after his Wild Card Series outing against the San Diego Padres. The 34-year-old’s performance in […]

Fresh off a dominant 3-0 Wild Card Game 3 win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs’ priority is now the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs’ NL Division Series (NLDS) opponent is also the NL’s top seed, in addition to being the NL Central champions. The Brewers won the division by five games. As Chicago […]

The Chicago Cubs will play the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Divisional Series after eliminating the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series. Ultimately, this will be a tough battle against a divisional rival. This Cubs-Brewers NLDS will also determine who makes it to the NLCS. Overall, many players can help […]

Former MLB player Craig Counsell managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2015-2023, establishing himself as one of the better coaches in the sport along the way. In 2024, Counsell signed a historic contract to manage one of the Brewers’ NL Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs. With the Cubs and Brewers set to play in the 2025 […]

On Thursday night, the Chicago Cubs punched their ticket to the NLDS after securing a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. This game was very smooth-sailing for the Cubs for the most part, but the thousands of fans in attendance at Wrigley Field had to hold their breath for portions of the ninth inning, […]

Jed Hoyer didn’t hesitate to name the MVP of the Chicago Cubs’ series win over the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card round on Thursday evening. Chicago had an excellent 2025 campaign, finishing with a 92-70 record. They finished second in the NL Central Division, only trailing the Milwaukee Brewers. They took Game […]

The San Diego Padres’ 2025 season ended in heartbreak, as the team fell to the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card Series finale. After the decisive Game 3 defeat, Padres manager Mike Shildt offered candid reflections on his team’s effort, the pain of elimination, and the lessons from a hard-fought October. After the Game […]

The San Diego Padres’ 2025 postseason ended in familiar fashion: disappointment. Despite forcing a decisive matchup after a 3-0 shutout win in Game 2, they lost 3-1 to the Chicago Cubs in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series on Thursday evening. San Diego third baseman and shortstop Manny Machado, who went just […]

The Chicago Cubs advanced to the NLDS after defeating the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card, and Cubs manager Craig Counsell immediately set the tone for a rivalry matchup to move on to the NLCS vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. The series brings together two NL Central rivals on October’s biggest stage. In a […]

The Chicago Cubs are back on the postseason stage this October, and veteran shortstop Dansby Swanson made sure to thank the city that has rallied around them. After the Cubs knocked off the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series, Swanson delivered an emotional message to Chicago fans who packed […]

The San Diego Padres forced a Game 3 in their NLWCS matchup against the Chicago Cubs with a huge win Wednesday. The Padres gave the ball to Yu Darvish for the winner-take-all finale. But the 13th-year veteran ran into trouble early. After an uneventful first inning, the Cubs hit Darvish hard in the second frame. […]

After a strong 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres in Tuesday’s Game 1, the Chicago Cubs dropped Game 2 to those same Padres on Wednesday, 3-0. The Cubs’ bats went almost completely silent, only notching four hits and one walk in the shutout loss. Despite the lineup’s performance on Wednesday, Chicago manager Craig Counsell […]

All hands on deck for the postseason. The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are set to meet at Wrigley Field for the finale of a three-game NL Wild Card series. The Padres forced a Game 3 on Wednesday after their 3-0 shutout win thanks to an all-around effort from the pitching staff. Manny Machado […]

The San Diego Padres forced a crucial winner-take-all finale on Wednesday when they defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0. A major reason for the win was due to a masterclass pitching performance from the entire staff, and a two-run home run by Manny Machado in the 5th inning to put the icing on the cake. For […]

Through two days of the MLB Wild Card Round in the 2025 playoffs, only one team has clinched a spot in the next phase, and that’s the Los Angeles Dodgers, who took care of business against the Cincinnati Reds. While the Dodgers are already on their way to a date in the National League Division […]

The San Diego Padres head into a winner-take-all clash with the Chicago Cubs after splitting the first two games of the 2025 National League Wild Card series at Wrigley Field. Padres manager Mike Shildt made it clear that his team’s pitching staff will be tested to the limit. Following Tuesday’s 3-0 shutout victory in Game […]

The 2025 San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs NL Wild Card series comes down to a decisive Game 3, with Yu Darvish starting at Wrigley Field. The winner moves on to the NLDS, the loser goes home. After splitting the first two games, both teams confirmed their starters late Wednesday. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers posted on […]

The Chicago Cubs have announced their starting pitcher for the National League Wild Card Series finale. After losing Game 2 by the score of 3-0 to the San Diego Padres, the Cubs are going to a starting pitcher who has been hot to end the regular season. Jameson Taillon ended the season 11-7 with a […]

It’s been two years since former MLB player David Ross was in the dugout managing a team. That year, his former team, the Chicago Cubs, decided to fire him. However, that doesn’t mean that he is done for good. On Wednesday, Ross made it clear that he is on the search for another shot at […]

The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres are in the middle of Game 2 in the best-of-three Wild Card series. The Cubs won Game 1 on Tuesday night thanks to back-to-back home runs from Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly. If the Cubs win one more game, they will advance to the NLDS to take on […]

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs got off on the right foot. They defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the first game of the best-of-three Wild Card series. A significant reason for their win came from their bullpen. Something that got the praise of manager Craig Counsell. “They were perfect today,” he said. “That’s what […]

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 series lead in the National League Wild Card series. Their bullpen was a big reason why, putting together 4.2 perfect innings in relief of Matthew Boyd. The Cubs are going back to that bullpen for Game 2, with Andrew Kittredge starting […]

The San Diego Padres dropped Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series to the Chicago Cubs Tuesday afternoon. The loss continued an alarming October trend. Once again, the Padres offense disappeared when it mattered most. Cold bats fueled a familiar wave of postseason frustration. The loss only deepened the Padres postseason struggles across the […]

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the first game of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday. Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers off Nick Pivetta in the fifth inning, stealing the lead. Their bullpen relieved Matthew Boyd with 4.2 perfect innings across four pitchers. The Cubs have […]

Indeed, emotions are running high for the Chicago Cubs as they take on the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card series. As a result, the Cubs are looking to lean on omens to keep them focused on the task at hand. Before the start of Game 1 on Tuesday, Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker […]

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has been named the Game 1 starter for the team’s 2025 NL Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres. With rookie Cade Horton sidelined, Boyd steps into the spotlight. For the veteran left-hander, though, the moment carries deep personal meaning. In a post by Marquee Sports Network on the […]

The San Diego Padres enter the 2025 NL Wild Card Series on a surge, but their next test is a road clash with the Chicago Cubs. As the No. 5 seed prepares for Game 1 at Wrigley Field Tuesday, Padres manager Mike Shildt didn’t hold back when discussing the venue. He called it one of […]

The Chicago Cubs nailed down home field for the upcoming Wild Card Series by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 at Wrigley Field on Saturday. The victory confirms the No. 4 seed in the National League and sets up a best-of-three showdown with the San Diego Padres starting Tuesday. The headline of the afternoon was […]

The Chicago Cubs secured the National League’s No. 4 seed and home-field advantage in the 2025 MLB postseason with a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. The victory ensures that the Cubs will host the San Diego Padres in the best-of-three Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field, beginning Tuesday, September 30th, according […]

The Chicago Cubs announced on Saturday that starting pitcher Cade Horton was placed on the 15-day IL with a non-displaced rib fracture. It’s a brutal blow for the NL Rookie of the Year favorite, especially with the playoffs right around the corner. Not long after the club announced Horton’s injury status, President of Baseball Operations […]

Beyond being the National League Rookie of the Year favorite and a potential franchise pillar, Cade Horton was considered a huge part of the Chicago Cubs’ 2025 playoff plans. That no longer appears to be the case. The right-handed starting pitcher has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a non-displaced rib fracture, per […]

After what felt like a lifetime with the Chicago Cubs, starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks signed with the Los Angeles Angels last winter. In his first season with the Angels, “the Professor” rebounded from a rough final season with the Cubs. He pitched his final start of the season during Friday’s 5-3 win over the visiting […]

After a scorching-hot start to the season, the Chicago Cubs have gone just 32-31 since the All-Star break entering Friday’s series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite the modest record, the Cubs clinched a playoff berth for the first time in five years. And now Chicago is attempting to secure the NL’s top Wild […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor joined the 30-30 club on Thursday. He became the fifth player to reach the 30-30 mark in 2025, setting a new MLB single-season record. Now the club has a new member. Pete Crow-Armstrong belted his 30th home run of the season in the Chicago Cubs’ series opener against the […]