{
  "id": 11078628,
  "title": "How to watch Padres vs Cubs: Game 2, Live stream MLB Playoffs, TV channel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/how-to-watch-padres-vs-cubs-game-2-live-stream-mlb-playoffs-tv-channel",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/watch-padres-vs-cubs-game-013000326.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs are set to face off in Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at Petco Park in San Diego. The series began on Tuesday night with the Padres securing an 8-0 victory, sweeping the Cubs 2-0 in the best-of-five series.\n\nTo catch the upcoming game, viewers can tune in to NBCSN for the live broadcast. Alternatively, the match will be available to stream on Fubo and Peacock. Fubo offers a free trial, while Peacock requires a subscription.\n\nPitcher Nick Pivetta, who missed significant time due to a flexor strain in his right elbow, is expected to lead the Padres in Game 2. Pivetta has posted a solid season with a 2.86 ERA and 1.010 WHIP in 34.2 innings across eight starts, striking out 42 batters. Meanwhile, the Cubs will rely on right-hander Kevin Gausman, who has a 4.83 ERA and 1.232 WHIP in 50.1 innings over nine starts.",
  "summary": "The San Diego Padres cruised to a Game 1 blowout and can finish a two-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night when the teams meet in Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series at Petco Park…",
  "key_points": [
    "San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game 2 on Sept. 30, 2026",
    "Game broadcast on NBCSN, stream on Fubo, Peacock",
    "Padres' Nick Pivetta expected to start, 2.86 ERA this season"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}