Chicago Cubs in the playoffs: Schedule set for NL wild-card round vs. San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs face off against San Diego Padres in the NL wild-card round
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The MLB playoffs are now in full swing, with the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres set to face off in the NL wild-card round. This timing is crucial for fans, who have been eagerly awaiting the start of the postseason.
The series is scheduled to begin on September 29, with the Cubs looking to make a deep run in the playoffs. The Cubs will be seeking to overcome their first-round opponents, the Padres, in a best-of-three game series.
The series will be broadcast on NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, giving fans multiple options to catch the action. Fans can tune in to watch the series, but the question remains: will the Cubs be able to overcome the Padres and make a run in the playoffs?
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Coverage (4)
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Yankees tab Cam Schlittler to start Game 1 vs. Red Sox to open MLB playoffsYahoo Sports · 3h ago
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What you need to know about the Wild Card Series matchupsMLB.com · 3h ago
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Padres vs. Cubs Wild Card Playoff series: how to watch, what to knowNBC 7 San Diego · 7h ago
The obvious questions
When does the NL wild-card round start?
September 29
Who are the Chicago Cubs facing in the playoffs?
San Diego Padres
Where can fans watch the series?
NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN
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