The Chicago Cubs will take on the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of their first playoff series since 2020. Fans are hoping this will lead to another Champion.

Manny Machado hit an RBI single during the five-run first inning and homered leading off the third for the San Diego Padres, who got a final tune-up for the postseason by routing the Arizona Diamondba

https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-vs-cubs-nl-wild-card-series-game-1-starting-lineups-and-pitching-matchup (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/28/after-stumbling-through-seasons-final-month-padres-get-to-the-part-that-matters/ (Kevin Acee – U-T)