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Cubs Seek Home Advantage Against Strong Padres Lineup

9/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Cubs are prioritizing home-field advantage for the wild-card series over the San Diego Padres.
Swanson acknowledged the Padres’ strong lineup, including Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.
The Padres’ bullpen leads with a 3.05 ERA and 48 saves.
The Cubs rank 12th with a 3.82 ERA.
In the New York Mets' 8-5 loss, Swanson hit his 24th home run.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Cubs reached the postseason in 1984 for the first time since 1945, finishing with a 96-65 record and featuring star players like Ryne Sandberg. This marked a revival of their fanbase's passion. Today, the Cubs face the San Diego Padres, who clinched their first playoff spot since 2020, highlighting the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

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Story summary

The Cubs are prioritizing home-field advantage for the wild-card series over the San Diego Padres.
Swanson acknowledged the Padres’ strong lineup, including Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.
The Padres’ bullpen leads with a 3.05 ERA and 48 saves.
The Cubs rank 12th with a 3.82 ERA.
In the New York Mets' 8-5 loss, Swanson hit his 24th home run.

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