Tensions ran high in Chicago as the San Diego Padres’ postseason run came to an abrupt end against the Cubs in the Wild Card Series. Emotions spilled over after the final out of Game 3 at Wrigley Field, leading to a heated confrontation between Padres players and the umpiring crew. What started as visible frustration in the dugout soon turned into a postgame incident that drew the attention of Major League Baseball.

While the Padres had entered the postseason with high hopes, their early exit only added to the disappointment. The loss was compounded by a moment of poor judgment in the aftermath of the game, when emotions got the best of two of the team’s infielders. The exchange with the umpires, captured by television cameras, quickly became a talking point across the league — raising qu

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