What happened: The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres are set to begin their wild-card series on Tuesday in San Diego. Major League Baseball highlighted the upcoming matchup as the regular season concludes.
Why it matters: The series follows a competitive race that saw the clubs jockeying for playoff positioning down the stretch. The teams now pivot to the postseason.
By the numbers: In ongoing action, the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox game is in progress with the score Chicago Cubs 2, Boston Red Sox 1. The Boston Red Sox lead the series 2-0.
What to watch: The rosters wrap up their current slates before preparing for the Tuesday opener.