Photos from Game 3 of the National League wild-card series between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres on Oct. 2, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

‘This is why I’m here’: Cubs’ Jameson Taillon ready for decisive Game 3 start at Wrigley Field

Padres turn to aging Yu Darvish, whose focus is clear for Game 3 start: ‘He’s a big-game player’

Column: Puzzling decision by manager Craig Counsell backfires, sending the Cubs to a do-or-die Game 3

Column: Flashback to 1984 as Cubs and Padres meet again in the postseason

Originally Published: October 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM CDT

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