The Chicago Cubs take their second shot at eliminating the San Diego Padres as the sides gear up for a decisive Game 3 in their National League Wild Card playoff series at Wrigley Field.

The San Diego Padres visit the Chicago Cubs one final time in Game 3 of this NL Wild Card series, with the winner of this game moving on and the loser going home.

The Chicago Cubs look to claw their way back into the 2025 National League Divisional Series starting Wednesday night with a must-win Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers. The game is scheduled to start at 5:08 p.m. ET (4:08 p.m. CT) with TV coverage on ...

The Milwaukee Brewers look to close out the series today as they take on the Chicago Cubs in Game 3 of this National League Division Series matchup. Milwaukee went up 2-0 following a 7-3 win in Game 2. The first pitch is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8 ...

Here's what to know about the MLB playoff schedule today, how to watch the ALDS Game 5 and updated postseason bracket: The Tigers and Mariners will play in Game 5 of their series at 7:08 p.m. Central time on Friday, Oct. 10.

• You can watch this Padres vs. Cubs game live for free with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV (cheapest streaming plans, $25 off your first month) or see more streaming options below. Padres ace Dylan Cease will be on the bump to start the game for San Diego, with Andrew Kittredge getting the nod for the Chicago Cubs.