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NL Wild Card Series
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- 1Arraez out of NL Wild Card Series with ankle injury●Hampered by ankle injury, Arraez won't be on NL Wild Card Series roster
Luis Arraez will not be on the roster for the National League Wild Card Series after being hampered by an ankle injury. The absence removes a noted contact hitter from his team's lineup at the start of the playoffs, and it remains unclear how long the ankle issue will keep him sidelined.
- 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.
- 3Cubs and Padres open NL Wild Card Series Tuesday night●Cubs-Padres NL Wild Card Series Game 1 FAQ (Tues., 10 p.m. ET, NBCSN, Peacock)
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres meet in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBCSN and streamed on Peacock. MLB.com has published a viewing guide answering common questions about the matchup as the playoffs begin.