The Chicago Cubs face off against the San Diego Padres in a high-stakes Wild Card Series, and the CHGO Cubs crew — Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, and Justin Roman — breaks down everything you need to know before Game 1. We highlight key players for the Cubs like Michael Busch, Ian Happ, Dansby Swanson, Kyle Tucker, and Pete Crow-Armstrong, along with pitcher Matthew Boyd and manager Craig Counsell. For the Padres, we spotlight players to watch including Dylan Cease, Fernando Tatís Jr., and Manny Machado. Join us for a full Cubs vs Padres Wild Card preview, with keys to victory, lineup analysis, pitching matchups, and expert playoff predictions.

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