MLB Wild Card Preview: Cubs-Padres, Yankees-Red Sox, & Postseason Matchups

Pat Boyle and Brad Evans dive into the start of the MLB postseason with a comprehensive breakdown of all four Wild Card series. The guys examine the Chicago Cubs heading to Petco Park to take on the scorching San Diego Padres in Game 1, looking at Matthew Boyd’s start, bullpen reliability, and potential rotation reinforcements with Kevin Gausman and Justin Steele. Next, the crew turns to the Bronx for the latest postseason chapter between the Yankees and Red Sox, breaking down Game 1 starters Cam Schlittler and rookie Peyton Tolle, rotation depth, and the latest on Aaron Judge’s calf strain. Finally, they wrap up with rapid-fire previews of the White Sox taking on the Astros in Houston and a marquee southpaw showdown between Jesús Luzardo and Chris Sale in Phillies vs. Braves.