In the playoffs for the first time since 2020, the Chicago Cubs are set to square off with the San Diego Padres in their first home postseason games since 2018.
The Cubs announced their rotation plans, anointing Matthew Boyd as the Game 1 starter, as Craig Counsell held his cards close to the vest for any Game 2 or Game 3 plans, waiting to see how the series opener goes on Tuesday.
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Matthew Boyd reflects on what it means to start Game 1 for the Cubs.