Cubs-Padres announcers: Who's calling 2026 Wild Card series on NBCSN?
Here's who's calling the 2026 MLB playoff Wild Card series on NBCSN and Peacock for Cubs vs. Padres.
The New York Yankees announced their lineup for Game 1 of their upcoming Wild Card matchup against the Boston Red Sox, revealing that star player Giancarlo Stanton will begin the series on the bench. Manager Aaron Boone made the decision without providing an explanation, sharing only the batting order on X. Stanton, a 36-year-old slugger, is likely to see action as a pinch hitter during the game.
The Yankees placed Stanton on the Wild Card roster, but it appears they have not decided to make him a starter just yet. The five-time All-Star has missed a significant portion of the 2026 season due to calf muscle issues in both legs. Boone wants to start players who have remained with the team throughout the season. Stanton did not participate in the typical rehab assignment sessions as he did not have access to minor league (Double-A and Triple-A) seasons.
Through 90 at-bats this season, Stanton has recorded 23 hits, three home runs, and 14 RBIs, resulting in a .256 batting average and .302 OBP. The Yankees aim to secure a 1-0 lead over the Red Sox in this Wild Card series, hoping to replicate their successful 2025 playoff run against Boston.
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