Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the Cubs playing at 9 p.m. in the Wild Card Series?
The Cubs lost home-field advantage in the final week of the regular season. The San Diego Padres went on a huge September run, caught and passed the Cubs, and earned the right to host the best-of-three Wild Card Series.
What channel is the Cubs vs. Padres Wild Card Series on?
Games 1 and 2 air on NBCSN and stream on Peacock at 9 p.m. CT. If a Game 3 is necessary, the channel could shift to NBC depending on how other Wild Card series play out.
Why did Jim Deshaies delay his surgery?
Deshaies pushed back his hip surgery by two weeks so he could call the Cubs vs. Padres Wild Card Series. The story was reported by Chicago Sun-Times reporter Jeff Agrest.
Who are the announcers for the Cubs vs. Padres Wild Card Series?
Dave Flemming handles play-by-play, while Marquee Sports Network's Jim Deshaies and Padres color commentator Mark Grant serve as the two analysts. NBC added a broadcaster from each team so both fan bases get a familiar voice in the booth.
When are the Cubs vs. Padres Wild Card Series games scheduled?
Game 1 is Tuesday, September 29 at 9 p.m. CT, Game 2 is Wednesday, September 30 at 9 p.m. CT, and a potential Game 3 would be Thursday, October 1 with a time to be determined.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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