After all the hype surrounding this grudge match, the Brewers came out and completely dominated the Cubs at the start of this National League Division Series. What just happened? How do the Cubs regroup? Where does this best-of-five matchup go from here? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are reporting from Milwaukee, giving you insights directly from the field and the clubhouse.

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The Cubs are fully in postseason mode, making spectacular defensive plays, deploying their bullpen aggressively, and spraying champagne and beer all over the clubhouse. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take you behind the scenes to explain the moments won the Wild Card Series that eliminated the Padres, and describe the current vibes in the clubhouse. Plus, a look ahead to a must-see series in Milwaukee, where Craig Counsell will return as the villain and try to end the Brewers’ magical season.

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What was Craig Counsell thinking? And does it really matter when the offense scores zero runs? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to break down Game 2 of a National League Wild Card Series that suddenly shifted when San Diego’s stars came out at Wrigley Field and the Cubs’ curious pitching plans did not work out. It’s also time to look ahead and identify what will determine the elimination game.

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What an atmosphere. In taking control of their National League Wild Card Series, the Cubs restored the big-game energy at the Friendly Confines. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down Tuesday’s Game 1 win over the Padres. Between the huge swings by Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly, Craig Counsell’s bullpen usage and Dansby Swanson’s momentum-shifting defense, the Cubs showed their blueprint for October.

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There’s a full scouting report within this Wild Card crossover episode between North Side Territory and Friar Territory. Who's going to be the hero (or the goat)? Which team has the pitching edge? Will home-field advantage matter? Kyle Glaser, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the star personalities, matchups and X-factors that will decide this best-of-three series at Wrigley Field.

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Maybe there’s a scenario in which Cade Horton throws another pitch for the Cubs this year. But for now, the club is operating under the assumption that Horton will be unavailable until at least the National League Championship Series. And that’s only if the Cubs advance that far and Horton recovers from a fractured rib in time. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney detail the Horton situation and how the Cubs are planning for their wild-card matchup against the Padres.

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The Cubs still want to make sure this wild-card series will be played at Wrigley Field, but their playoff opponent is now set. In some ways, the Padres are a lot like the Cubs heading into the postseason. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you their early scouting report and the storylines they are already monitoring, beginning with Cade Horton’s status, Shota Imanaga’s recent struggles and why Moisés Ballesteros is someone who could step up in a big moment.

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How concerned should Cubs fans be right now? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney try to separate it all out during the final week of the regular season. Instead of cruising into the playoffs, the Cubs are dealing with a Cade Horton situation and a still uncertain timeline for Kyle Tucker. There is also added context around Matt Shaw’s decision to miss a game and attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial service.

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Following their big celebration in Pittsburgh, the Cubs were swept out of Cincinnati. The final week of the regular season continues with the Cubs on their longest losing streak of the year. How concerned should Cubs fans be right now? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they’re hearing in and around the clubhouse as October approaches.

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Is the offense still a concern heading into the playoffs? And why would anyone other than Cade Horton start Game 1 for the Cubs? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney dig into those questions and more, assessing a lineup that’s missing Kyle Horton, and tracking Horton’s development into one of the sport’s best young pitchers. Internally, those postseason conversations have already begun.

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