Baseball is back on the North Side. The Cubs hosted the Padres Friday afternoon for their home opener. The team did not disappoint fans, finishing with a 3-1 win.Despite the weather, nothing could put a damper on the excitement at Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Cubs may be nine games into their 2025 MLB season, but they've yet to play in front of their home fans at Wrigley Field. That changes Friday afternoon, when the Cubs will host the undefeated San Diego Padres.

For fans attending Wrigley Field for the Cubs homer opener Friday afternoon, there are some numbers to keep in mind. The Wrigley Field fan text messaging service is available in the ballpark to

Manny Machado has been swinging a hot bat for the Padres to start the season, and it isn't about to cool down vs. Chicago. The San Diego Padres had won seven in a row to start the 2025 season before last night’s loss to the Chicago Cubs, and they’ll look to start a new streak in this afternoon’s rematch.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game to be played on April 4, 2025 on ESPN.

Preview the April 4 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.