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The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs are facing off in a rare neutral-site series, moved to Florida because of messy weather in Boston. The unusual arrangement has drawn attention from baseball fans, since regular-season MLB games are almost never played at neutral venues. Coverage from CBS Sports highlights the novelty of a big-market matchup shifting south mid-series.
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A rare snow leopard cub suffering from an incurable bone condition has been put to sleep, according to a BBC report. Details about the cub's location, age and the circumstances of the decision have not been released. The case highlights the challenges zoos and conservationists face in caring for endangered animals born with serious health problems.
- 3Padres seal No. 4 seed, to host Cubs in Wild Card Series▼Padres lock up No. 4 seed, will host Cubs in Wild Card Series
The San Diego Padres have clinched the No. 4 seed in the National League playoffs and will host the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series. Securing home-field advantage for the opening round is a significant milestone for San Diego, while the Cubs head to Petco Park as the visiting side for the best-of-three postseason matchup.
- 4Padres beat Diamondbacks 10-7 to secure home field in wild-card round▼Machado homers as Padres beat D-backs 10-7 to clinch home field in wild-card round vs Cubs
Manny Machado homered as the San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7, clinching home-field advantage for their National League wild-card series against the Chicago Cubs. The win locks in playoff baseball at Petco Park, and fans are discussing Machado's big hit and the matchup with Chicago.
- 5Padres secure No. 4 seed, to host Cubs in Wild Card Series●Padres lock up No. 4 seed, will host Cubs in Wild Card Series https://www. mlb.com/news/padres-secure-hom e-field-in-nl-
The San Diego Padres have clinched the No. 4 seed in the National League, earning home-field advantage for the Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs. It marks a second consecutive postseason meeting between the two teams, with the series once again set at Petco Park in San Diego. Fans and analysts are weighing whether home field will tip the rematch in the Padres' favor.
- 6Padres win secures home field for Wild Card round●Padres WIN! Home field in WC round! # MLB # Padres # Cubs # LFGSD
The San Diego Padres won a game that clinched home-field advantage for the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs, with the Chicago Cubs the likely opponent. Fans are celebrating the playoff positioning under the rallying cry 'LFGSD' (Let's Go San Diego) as October baseball approaches.
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The San Diego Padres took the opening game of the MLB wild card series against the Chicago Cubs, with Fernando Tatis Jr. hitting a first-pitch leadoff home run and Manny Machado also starring. Japanese fans followed Yu Darvish's teammates closely: reliever Kazuki Matsui pitched a scoreless eighth inning, while Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki managed only one hit, leaving Chicago on the brink of elimination.
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The San Diego Padres completed a two-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the MLB Wild Card Series, opening with an emphatic 8-0 rout. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a leadoff homer in Game 1, while Michael King carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning. The Cubs' offense largely disappeared as their playoff run ended quickly.
- 9Padres clinch No. 4 seed and home field for NL Wild Card●Padres clinch No. 4 seed, home-field advantage in NL Wild Card Series against Cubs https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7634
The San Diego Padres have locked up the No. 4 seed in the National League playoffs, securing home-field advantage for their Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs. The clinching comes as the MLB regular season winds down, with postseason seeding now largely settled. Fans in San Diego are anticipating playoff baseball at Petco Park, while the Cubs will open the series on the road.
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The Chicago White Sox took on the Colorado Rockies in an MLB matchup drawing attention in Japan, where Rockies starter Tomoyoshi Sugano allowed two home runs to Munetaki Murakami. Sugano, in his second MLB season, finished 12-12 and said Murakami looked like he had grown even since Japan. Japanese sports outlets also noted the possibility of a rare all-Chicago World Series, with both the Cubs and White Sox in playoff contention.
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Attention is on Major League Baseball's postseason, with experts releasing predictions for every Wild Card Series matchup. Among the highlighted series are Yankees vs. Red Sox and Cubs vs. Padres, renewing storied rivalries on the playoff stage. Analysts are weighing pitching matchups, recent form, and rosters as fans debate which teams will survive the first round and advance deeper into October.
- 12Rescued tiger cub returns to the wild in India●Young tiger cub returns to the wild after rescue in India
A young tiger cub has been returned to the wild in India after being rescued. The release, highlighted by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, is being shared as a rare positive outcome for big cat conservation, as cubs separated from their mothers rarely survive to be reintroduced successfully.
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The MLB postseason is underway, with the Yankees set to face the Rays in the American League Division Series and full schedules for the matchup now announced. In the National League, the Padres beat the Cubs in Game 1 of their playoff series, with Tatis hitting a leadoff home run and Michael King carrying a no-hit bid into the seventh inning. Aaron Judge is not on the Yankees' ALDS roster, while Garrett Croche... Crochet has made the Red Sox playoff roster.
- 14MLB wild-card round preview: predictions for four playoff series▼MLB wild-card preview: Series predictions, X-factors and more for Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres, Phillies-Braves and White Sox-Astros
The MLB postseason wild-card round is here, with previews and predictions circulating for four matchups: Red Sox-Yankees, Cubs-Padres, Phillies-Braves and White Sox-Astros. Coverage focuses on series picks, X-factors and key players who could decide each matchup, including renewed attention on the historic Boston-New York rivalry, as fans and analysts debate which teams will advance.
- 15MLB releases Wild Card Series playoff schedule●MLB postseason: Wild Card Series playoff schedule released, including Chicago Cubs at Padres, White Sox at Astros or Rangers
Major League Baseball has released the schedule for the Wild Card Series round of the postseason. The matchups include the Chicago Cubs travelling to face the San Diego Padres, while the Chicago White Sox will play either the Houston Astros or the Texas Rangers. Fans in Chicago and across the league are now locking in their viewing plans as the playoff picture takes shape.
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The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs in Game 1, powered by a leadoff home run from Fernando Tatis Jr. and a strong pitching performance from Michael King. The lopsided result drew wide attention as the series got underway, with fans and sports outlets discussing the Padres' commanding start.
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The MLB postseason is underway, with the Wild Card round drawing heavy attention across the US, UK and Australia. Fans are following wild card matchups including the Red Sox and Cubs storylines, Payton Tolle's Game 1 start in the Bronx, and playoff discussion threads. Coverage also notes pitchers setting a new fastball velocity record, averaging 94.8 mph this season.
- 18Cubs Headed to San Diego for NL Wild Card Rematch▼Who's ready for PCA vs. Miller? Cubs bound for San Diego in NL Wild Card rematch
The Chicago Cubs are bound for San Diego for a National League Wild Card series rematch, renewing last year's playoff matchup against the Padres. A headline focus is the duel between Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, known as PCA, and Padres outfielder Jackson Miller-era star Jackson Merrill, two of the game's brightest young players.
- 19Cubs embrace innovative bat technology as MLB trend grows▼Cubs’ investment in innovative bat technology part of a growing MLB-wide trend
The Chicago Cubs have invested in innovative bat technology, part of a wider trend spreading across Major League Baseball. Teams across the league are increasingly turning to new bat designs and materials in search of a competitive edge at the plate. The report highlights how equipment innovation is becoming a league-wide focus rather than a single-team experiment.
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The final game of the season between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs has been moved to Tampa, Florida, on the 28th. Organisers made the change because forecasts predicted bad weather in Boston. Japanese sports outlets are reporting the relocation as fans follow where and when the season finale will actually be played.
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The Chicago Cubs' impressive but imperfect season came to an abrupt end in the playoffs, with coverage in The Athletic describing the 'harsh reality' the team met once October arrived. Commentators have praised the club's progress while acknowledging the gap between regular-season form and postseason performance, leaving fans debating what the early exit means for the roster going forward.
- 22MLB releases Wild Card Series playoff schedule●MLB postseason: Wild Card Series playoff schedule released, including Chicago Cubs at Padres, White Sox at Astros Tuesday
Major League Baseball has released the schedule for the postseason Wild Card Series, with the Chicago Cubs opening at the San Diego Padres and the Chicago White Sox traveling to face the Houston Astros on Tuesday. The announcement sets the stage for the first round of the playoffs, with both Chicago teams appearing in October baseball and fans in the city getting a rare double dose of playoff action.
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Padres first baseman Ty France came close to missing out on a $200,000 contract bonus before securing it in the final inning of the season. The financial drama surfaced just as San Diego prepares for its NL Wild Card series against the Cubs, where commentators say France's hitting could decide how far the Padres go in October.
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is a trending search topic in Japan. His name is surfacing alongside Japanese-language coverage of Major League Baseball's postseason, including reports about a rival of Shohei Ohtani suffering a '7-0' collapse and being eliminated in a series, with two MVP candidates already out. Japanese sports outlets are closely following how star players fare in the October games.
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Daniel Palencia is trending as the Chicago Cubs prepare to face the San Diego Padres in the playoffs. Coverage has focused on the teams' announced lineups, with attention also on Padres catcher Salas, the youngest catcher to appear in the postseason. Fans are discussing Palencia's role as the series unfolds.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is in the spotlight as the Cubs prepare for the postseason. Local coverage frames the young outfielder as the franchise's centerpiece, noting that a strong playoff run is the next step. Crow-Armstrong himself says he has 'more to prove' and is eager to help Chicago start October strong after a breakout season.
- 27Black bear cub learns salmon fishing in British Columbia●A black bear cub learning by observation on how to locate and catch salmon. Cubs tend to be shy and spooked by any sudde
A photographer on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, captured images of a black bear cub learning to locate and catch salmon by watching its mother. The photos, taken about two weeks ago, show the cub in typical shy behaviour, easily startled by sudden movements or noise. The images have drawn warm attention from wildlife photography audiences this week.
- 28MLB Wild Card Round Opens with Four Games●MLB 9/29 Playoffs Wild Card Round (Best 2 of 3): National League: Philadelphia@Atlanta 2pm ET/11am PT TV: NBC Chicago Cu
Major League Baseball's postseason Wild Card Round is under way with a best-of-three format across both leagues. In the National League, Philadelphia visits Atlanta in an afternoon game, while the Chicago Cubs travel to San Diego in the evening. Over in the American League, the Chicago White Sox face Houston and Boston takes on the New York Yankees under the lights, with coverage split between NBC, Peacock and NBCSN.
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The Chicago Cubs are starting pitcher Kevin Gausman in Game 2 of their playoff series against the San Diego Padres, a must-win game after dropping the opener. Gausman brings postseason experience, and the Cubs are banking on that composure to keep their season alive and force the series back in their favor.
- 30Cubs and Padres set for Wild Card Series rematch●What to know ahead of Cubs-Padres Wild Card Series matchup https://www. mlb.com/news/cubs-vs-padres-wi ld-card-series-li
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres are preparing to meet again in the National League Wild Card Series, a year after facing off in a tense, dramatic postseason series at Wrigley Field. Preview coverage focuses on the expected lineups and pitching matchups as both clubs look to advance in the playoffs.
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Seiya Suzuki is trending in Japan after strong recent performances with the Chicago Cubs, with Japanese media highlighting his role in leading the team's offense. Coverage also notes fellow countryman Masataka Yoshida in good form and points to improved momentum for Lars Nootbaar with the St. Louis Cardinals. Japanese fans are following how the major league contingent of Japanese players is faring this season.
- 32Cubs and White Sox both chase wild-card series wins●Red Line World Series isn't happening, but both White Sox, Cubs can win wild-card series https://www.nytimes.com/athleti
A crosstown World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox will not materialize this October, but both teams head into the MLB postseason alive in the wild-card round. Each club can advance with a series win, keeping the possibility of a deep Chicago playoff run on the table as fans weigh what a Red Line World Series might have looked like.
- 33Pete Crow-Armstrong aims to carry breakout season into postseason●PCA looking to write postseason legacy after breakout '26 campaign https://www. mlb.com/news/pete-crow-armstro ng-hopes-
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong heads into the NL Wild Card Series against the Padres looking to build a postseason legacy after a breakout 2026 campaign. Speaking in San Diego, Crow-Armstrong said he wants to prove his regular-season success translates to October, as fans and analysts watch whether the young star can deliver on baseball's biggest stage.
- 34Cubs embrace innovative bat technology as MLB trend grows▼Cubs’ investment in innovative bat technology part of a growing MLB-wide trend - The Athletic
The Chicago Cubs are investing in innovative bat technology, part of a broader trend spreading across Major League Baseball teams. According to The Athletic, clubs across the league are increasingly turning to new bat designs and materials in search of performance gains. The report highlights how equipment innovation is becoming a competitive focus in baseball, with teams treating bat technology as another area to gain an edge.
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Adrian Morejon, the left-handed reliever, is drawing interest as a free-agent target for the Chicago Cubs this offseason. A Cubs-focused outlet argues the team's Wild Card series exit should serve as a reminder that adding an arm like Morejon is worth a significant financial commitment as the club reshapes its bullpen.
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The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 in their game on September 25, 2026. Boston's pitching held Chicago scoreless in the shutout win, and fans are discussing the result as the MLB season moves through its final stretch, with playoff implications potentially on the line for both clubs.
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The San Diego Padres completed a two-game Wild Card sweep of the Chicago Cubs, winning Game 2 4-1. Gavin Sheets delivered the decisive blow with a pinch-hit home run, while the Cubs' offence largely disappeared across the series. Young star Pete Crow-Armstrong and Chicago's lineup meekly exited the playoffs, ending their post-season run after just two games.
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong says he has "more to prove" as the team prepares to open its postseason run. Speaking ahead of the playoffs, the young center fielder expressed eagerness to help Chicago start October strong after a standout season. Fans and local media are focused on whether the breakout star can carry his regular-season form into the playoffs and spark a deep Cubs run.
- 39Black bear and cub spotted fishing for salmon on Vancouver Island●Black bear and her cub looking for salmon in a river on Vancouver Island last week. # photography # nature # bears # wil
A black bear and her cub were photographed searching for salmon in a river on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, last week. The images highlight the island's rich wildlife during salmon season, when bears gather along rivers to feed. Nature photographers and wildlife enthusiasts are sharing and praising the sighting, celebrating the region's healthy bear population and pristine coastal habitat.
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Miguel Vargas is drawing attention as MLB's Wild Card round gets underway. The infielder spoke about his preparation heading into the postseason, while betting outlets have featured picks and props involving his games, including White Sox vs Astros and Cubs vs Padres matchups on the schedule.