The Chicago Cubs punched their ticket to the MLB playoffs with a win last week against the Miami Marlins, and after the craziness of the NL Wild Card has officially been sorted out, Chicago is headed to San Diego to take on the Padres in a three-game series.

Matthew Boyd, who got the Game 1 start in last year’s wild-card series against the San Diego Padres, will again get the ball when the Chicago Cubs open their rematch Tuesday, this time at Petco Park.

The Chicago Cubs have accomplished their initial mission of making the playoffs, earning the No. 5 seed. Now, the franchise is looking to go on an unforgettable run.

There shouldn’t be any surprise additions or subtractions for Chicago, but this season hasn’t exactly gone according to plan.

Many local establishments would prefer home playoff games, but owners say the excitement surrounding October baseball is expected to bring strong crowds regardless.

As the Chicago Cubs enter the MLB postseason, No. 1 prospect Josiah Hartshorn credits a simpler mindset to a rapid rise that brought him to Knoxville.

Armstrong's greatness to the surprising young White Sox, it was "cool to see" both teams advance, a true rarity in Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs are off Saturday, but they could still potentially learn at least one thing about their looming playoff opponent.

The Cubs and Padres meet again in the 2026 NL Wild Card Series, this time at Petco Park. Breaking down four keys, matchups, advantages and a prediction.