MLB playoffs 2025: Cubs' bold pitching decision pays off in Game 1 triumph over Padres: 'This was the save to me'

Chicago manager Craig Counsell called for his closer to pitch some critical middle innings. The unorthodox strategy worked brilliantly in the Cubs' comeback win.

MLB playoffs: Chicago Cubs beat San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1

Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly became the fourth duo to hit back-to-back home runs in Chicago Cubs postseason history.

Seiya Suzuki, Cubs Excite Fans By Beating Padres in Game 1 of 2025 MLB Playoffs

The Chicago Cubs grabbed a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres at home in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday.

Cubs' back-to-back jacks beat Padres to start MLB playoffs: Highlights

The Cubs hosted the Padres at Wrigley Field to start the best-of-three NL wild card series. The Cubs won 3-1. Here are the highlights.

Cubs 3B Matt Shaw's wife Danielle is still keeping low profile in MLB playoffs

Even after the Chicago Cubs big win against the San Diego Padres, Matt Shaw's wife still seems to be taking a break from social media.
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MLB Tonight on Seiya Suzuki's impact on the Cubs

The guys on MLB Tonight discuss the impact and recent hot streak of Seiya Suzuki being a key reason for the Cubs' success

How Javier Baez saved his MLB career after Cubs stardom, Tigers nightmares

And in the process, Baez may have saved his MLB career. When Baez was rising through the Chicago Cubs' system more than a decade ago, he was regarded as one of the top prospects in all of baeball.
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