Nico Hoerner recaps Wild Card win vs. Padres
Nico Hoerner discusses facing the Padres, Cubs fnas, winning the Wild Card Series and more
VideoMichael Busch's solo homer
Michael Busch belts a solo home run to right-center field to extend the Cubs' lead to 3-0 in the bottom of the 7th
VideoDansby Swanson ends the inning with a double play
Dansby Swanson corrals a ground ball from Jackson Merrill and takes it himself for a 6-3 double play to end the top of the 6th
VideoDansby Swanson sticks with it for the out
Dansby Swanson knocks down the line drive off the bat of Luis Arráez and sticks with it for the out at first
VideoXander Bogaerts steals second after review
Xander Bogaerts steals second base, as the the safe on the field call is upheld after an unsuccessful Cubs challenge
VideoDansby Swanson's RBI walk
Dansby Swanson draws a bases-loaded walk to give the Cubs a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd
VideoXander Bogaerts' glove flip starts double play
Xander Bogaerts collects a ground ball from Nico Hoerner and flips it to second with his glove for a 6-4-3 double play in the bottom of the 5th
VideoDansby Swanson's sweet sliding stop
Dansby Swanson makes a sweet sliding stop up the middle to take a hit away from Luis Arráez in the top of the 6th
VideoDaniel Palencia induces flyout to escape the jam
Daniel Palencia induces a flyout from Fernando Tatis Jr. to escape the jam in the top of the 5th inning
VideoMichael King strikes out Matt Shaw
Michael King fans Matt Shaw for his third consecutive strikeout of the inning and ends the bottom of the 4th
VideoJeremiah Estrada induces inning-ending double play
Jeremiah Estrada gets Michael Busch to ground into a 3-6-1 double play with the bases loaded to end the inning, minimizing the damage to two runs in the bottom of the 2nd
VideoPete Crow-Armstrong's slick sliding grab
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a slick sliding catch in center field to end the top of the 1st inning
VideoNico Hoerner is thrown out at home after review
Nico Hoerner gets thrown out at home after the original call stands following a challenge in the bottom of the 7th
VideoPete Crow-Armstrong's RBI single
Pete Crow-Armstrong lines a single to center field and drives in Kyle Tucker to put the Cubs on the board with a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd
VideoJameson Taillon fans Fernando Tatis Jr. to open game
Jameson Taillon gets Fernando Tatis Jr. chasing for the K on three pitches to start the game in the top of the 1st
VideoNico Hoerner's hurdling grab
Nico Hoerner tracks a line drive and leaps up for a remarkable catch on Jose Iglesias in the top of the 7th
VideoJackson Merrill's solo home run
Jackson Merrill crushes a home run to right field and trims the Cubs' lead to 3-1 in the top of the 9th
VideoYu Darvish strikes out Ian Happ in the 1st
Yu Darvish strikes out Ian Happ on a high fastball in the bottom of the 1st inning
VideoNico Hoerner is caught stealing second after review
Nico Hoerner gets thrown out attempting to steal second base after the original call is overturned following a challenge in the bottom of the 1st
VideoPete Crow-Armstrong's sliding catch via Statcast
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a sliding catch with a catch probability of 10% using a jump of 12.8 seconds
VideoJameson Taillon K's four in strong scoreless start
Jameson Taillon works through four shutout innings while striking out four and only surrendering two hits during his start in Game 3 against the Padres
VideoField View: Chicago Cubs win to advance to NLDS
Check out this unique angle of the Chicago Cubs final out of game 3 of the NLWC, advancing to the NLDS
VideoJake Cronenworth out at first after review
Jake Cronenworth is called out at first, as the call on the field is upheld after review
VideoDansby Swanson on Cubs advancing to NLDS
Dansby Swanson talks about the Cubs advancing to face the Brewers in the NLDS
VideoCraig Counsell addresses the clubhouse after win
Manager Craig Counsell addresses the clubhouse following the Cubs' 3-1 win over the Padres to advance to the NLDS
VideoPete Crow-Armstrong out at second after review
Pete Crow-Armstrong is called out at second after over sliding the bag, as the safe call on the field is overturned by a Padres' challenge
VideoIan Happ, Carson Kelly on advancing to NLDS
Ian Happ and Carson Kelly talk about playing a great series against the Padres at Wrigley and advancing to the NLDS
VideoBusch on his home run, winning Wild Card series
Michael Busch discusses his 7th inning home run in the Cubs 3-1 win to take the opening Wild Card series
VideoCraig Counsell on advancing to the NLDS
Manager Craig Counsell discusses the team's defense, Jameson Taillon's start and more following the Cubs' 3-1 win
VideoNico Hoerner on Swanson: 'He leads us every day'
Nico Hoerner discusses the team's quality defense and Dansby Swanson's leadership after the Cubs advance to the NLDS
VideoManny Machado on Padres getting eliminated in WC
Manny Machado talks about the Padres overcoming adversity throughout the 2025 season and getting eliminated by the Cubs in the Wild Card Series
VideoPete Crow-Armstrong on Game 3 mindset, moving to NLDS
Pete Crow-Armstrong talks about getting Yu Darvish out of the game early and the emotions of advancing to the NLDS following the 3-1 Game 3 victory
VideoYu Darvish: 'Obviously it's very disappointing'
Yu Darvish discusses the Padres' playoff exit and his 2nd-inning struggles in Game 3 against the Cubs
VideoMike Shildt on hard-fought series, Yu Darvish in loss
Mike Shildt discusses having no regrets during a close series, Yu Darvish battling all season and more following the loss in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series
VideoAndrew Kittredge on securing save to move on to NLDS
Andrew Kittredge discusses the thrill of securing the final outs against the Padres to send the Cubs to the NLDS
VideoCraig Counsell discusses Cubs advancing to NLDS
Craig Counsell discusses the Cubs advancing to the NLDS with a 3-1 win over the Padres in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card
VideoMatthew Boyd: 'We truly have a selfless group'
Matthew Boyd talks about the selflessness of the Cubs locker room and advancing to the NLDS
VideoXander Bogaerts on strikeout in the 9th, Game 3 loss
Xander Bogaerts talks about the disappointment of being eliminated, his thoughts on the strikeout in the 9th inning, and more following the 3-1 loss in Game 3
VideoCubs reflect on advancing to the Division Series
Craig Counsell, Dansby Swanson, Michael Busch and more discuss the Wild Card against the Padres and advancing to the NL Division Series
VideoLuis Arraez on Cubs' strong defense in Game 3 loss
Luis Arraez discusses hitting into some tough outs and the Cubs' strong defense following the Padres' Game 3 loss
VideoCondensed Game: SD@CHC - Game 3
Condensed Game: Jackson Merrill and the Padres take on Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series
VideoPadres vs. Cubs Highlights
Jackson Merrill and the Padres take on Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series
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