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The first day of 2026 MLB postseason closes with the Chicago Cubs taking on the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. New users can use Polymarket promo code FOX to claim a $50 bonus.
Chicago earned a Wild Card spot after battling for the NL Central throughout the season, while San Diego enters at 87-75 after securing the other NL Wild Card berth.
The Cubs and Padres bring plenty of star power to the series, with MVP candidate, Pete Crow-Armstrong, plus Alex Bregman. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado lead the charge for San Diego. With a spot in the NL Division Series on the line, Game 1 sets the tone for the best-of-three series.
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| Teams | Chance | Yes | No |
| SD Padres | 56% | 56¢ | 45¢ |
| CHI Cubs | 45% | 45¢ | 56¢ |
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Padres vs. Cubs Wild Card Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Game 1: Cubs @ Padres (10 p.m. ET, NBCSN/Peacock)
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Game 2: Cubs @ Padres (10 p.m. ET, NBCSN/Peacock)
Thursday, Oct. 1
Game 3: Cubs @ Padres (10 p.m. ET, NBCSN/Peacock, if necessary)
Cubs and Padres Team Stats
San Diego is 91-71 overall and 51-30 at home. The Padres have a 40-14 record in games when they did not allow a home run.
Chicago has gone 43-38 in road games and 89-73 overall. The Cubs have a 44-15 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
The teams play Tuesday for the seventh time this season. The Cubs are up 5-1 in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Fernando Tatis Jr. has 32 doubles, three triples and 25 home runs for the Padres. Ty France is 12 for 39 with two doubles and a home run over the last 10 games.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has 31 doubles, eight triples and 45 home runs while hitting .280 for the Cubs. Alex Bregman is 10 for 34 with three doubles, a triple and three home runs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 8-2, .289 batting average, 4.40 ERA, outscored opponents by 18 runs
Cubs: 5-5, .256 batting average, 3.00 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs
