Matthew Boyd gets the ball for Game 1 of Cubs vs. Padres series

The Chicago Cubs are preparing for a best-of-three wild-card playoff series against the Padres. Catcher Carson Kelly stated that the group is ready and comes prepared daily after a long season. Matthew Boyd has been selected to pitch in Game 1 of the series. Additionally, Pete Crow-Armstrong has emerged as a key factor for the team, having been recognized as the best player in baseball this season and a candidate for the MVP award.