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Playoff X-factors now that the Cubs know they will face the Padres

Playoff X-factors now that the Cubs know they will face the Padres

Update: 2025-09-26
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The Cubs still want to make sure this wild-card series will be played at Wrigley Field, but their playoff opponent is now set. In some ways, the Padres are a lot like the Cubs heading into the postseason. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you their early scouting report and the storylines they are already monitoring, beginning with Cade Horton’s status, Shota Imanaga’s recent struggles and why Moisés Ballesteros is someone who could step up in a big moment.

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Playoff X-factors now that the Cubs know they will face the Padres

Playoff X-factors now that the Cubs know they will face the Padres

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