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NL Wild Card Series
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- 1Luis Arraez out of NL Wild Card Series with ankle injury●Hampered by ankle injury, Arraez won't be on NL Wild Card Series roster
Padres infielder Luis Arraez will not appear on the roster for the National League Wild Card Series after failing to recover from an ankle injury in time for the playoffs. The loss removes one of baseball's most consistent contact hitters from San Diego's lineup as the club begins its postseason run.
- 2Pete 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.
- 3Phillies-Braves NL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ●Phillies-Braves NL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (2 ET, NBC/Peacock)
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves open the NL Wild Card Series in Game 1, scheduled for 2 p.m. ET and broadcast on NBC and Peacock. MLB.com has published a viewing FAQ covering how to watch the playoff matchup between the National League rivals, which begins the postseason series between the two clubs.
- 4Cubs and Padres open NL Wild Card Series Game 1●Cubs-Padres NL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (10 p.m. ET, NBCSN, Peacock)
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres begin their National League Wild Card Series with Game 1 scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBCSN and streamed on Peacock, with MLB.com publishing a viewing guide covering how to watch, pitching matchups and key storylines. It marks the start of postseason play between the two clubs as baseball's October elimination rounds get underway.