The Chicago Cubs have been SWEPT and eliminated by the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series, ending their 2026 playoff run after two games in San Diego. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch were all quiet at the plate as the Cubs offense struggled to generate enough production, while Kevin Gausman was okay on the mound. CHGO Cubs breaks down the season-ending loss, Craig Counsell’s postseason decisions, the biggest moments from the Wild Card Series, and what’s next for Chicago. Luke Stuckmeyer, Joey Christopoulos, Justin Roman and Tony Andracki react to the Cubs’ elimination and look ahead to the offseason.