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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Alex Bregman Speaks on the Increasing Pain of His Facial Fracture(s), But the Luck of Where He Was (Not) Hit

When Alex Bregman posted that first picture on Instagram after being hit in the face by a foul ball off the bat of Michael Busch, I thought he was FOR SURE done for the season, if not the...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/23/26): Gausman, Gusto Starting Consequential Contest

The Cubs’ failure to execute late in Tuesday’s game and the Diamondbacks’ win staved off a postseason clinch. Then you had the Phillies winning and the Padres losing, which threw the Wild Card...

Sunday's Cubs-Red Sox game moved; clubs to play split doubleheader Friday
Alex Bregman says he's ‘super lucky' after being hit by foul ball

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is still sporting a heck of a shiner after being struck by a foul ball, but could he be back in the lineup this weekend? Bregman spoke to reporters...

Cubs, Red Sox Reportedly Planning Friday Doubleheader to Avoid Weather

According to Tim Healey of the Boston Globe, the Cubs and Red Sox are planning to play a doubleheader on Friday to avoid the nor’easter that is supposed to hit Boston this weekend. The “best...

Why upcoming Cubs-Red Sox series could feature doubleheader on Friday

This could be the best course of action for the Cubs-Red Sox series.

Signed PCA Debut Patch Rookie Card Being Auctioned for Hefty Price

The baseball card market has exploded over the last few years, taking it to levels I never could have imagined as a young kid. Back then, you were really doing something right when you landed the...

Finally, a Plan for the Cubs-Red Sox Potential Weather Disaster This Weekend

Mother Nature has a mind of her own, and she does not necessarily want to see the Chicago Cubs clinch the top Wild Card spot. That is to say, nothing can be done if a looming nor’easter slams into...

Jed Hoyer Speaks: Weather Concerns, Bregman, Steele, Rotation, PCA, More

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer met with the media to discuss the state of things as the Cubs enter the final stretch of regular season games. I’ve embedded the full media sessions below via...

Looming nor'easter forces Cubs vs. Red Sox schedule changes

The possibility of a multi-day nor’easter in New England has forced changes to the upcoming series between the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox. The two teams are set to finish up their regular...

The Cubs Might Actually Have the Best Setup in a Dead-Even NL Wild Card Race

NL Wild Card Race — I was only loosely keeping track, but by my count, the Cubs had roughly 57 opportunities to walk off the Marlins last night. Alas, nobody came through. No walk-off. No...

The Lost Edward Cabrera Season and the Dud of a Trade

It wouldn’t have mattered anyway at that point, and it was a messy situation to be brought into without planning, but that was a terrible performance last night from Edward Cabrera. He went walk,...

ESPN gives Cubs a B despite Pete Crow-Armstrong's remarkable season

Pete Crow-Armstrong has produced a historic season, and Chicago has fielded MLB's leading offense. ESPN still found a reason to hold back on its grade.

Justin Steele is “An Option” for the Cubs This Weekend

It’s been a long, long road for Justin Steele the last two years, and, after his last rehab appearance at Iowa – successful on the results and the whiffs, still some questions on the velocity –...

Lack of Execution in Tuesday’s Loss Highlights Postseason Fears

With some notable exceptions, postseason baseball typically involves tighter games that require a higher degree of execution than some Tuesday night affair against a non-contender. The only...

Cubs collapse in 12th, magic number remains at one
The Missing Hits, the Egregious Bunt, Bregman, Hiring Decisions, Stay-Ready Group, and Other Cubs Bullets

There I was, approaching midnight my time, thinking about how fun it was going to be to see the Cubs clinch a playoff spot by walking off an extra-innings game. Very cool moment. Can’t wait to...

MLB trends: Where did all the .300 hitters go? Plus the homer-happy Cubs and Cade Cavalli's glow-up

The 2026 regular season is finally in its last week and the playoffs are just around the corner

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/22/26): Marlins 8, Cubs 2 F/12 – Failure to Execute Leads to Extras Loss

The Cubs had a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Marlins at Wrigley Field Tuesday night. The home team had countless scoring opportunities through 11 innings, but repeatedly...

Nebraska vs. Missouri volleyball channel, time, TV schedule, live stream to watch rescheduled Wrigley Field match

Here's everything you need to know about Nebraska vs. Missouri, including TV channel and streaming options for the women's college volleyball match.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Players who could make an impact in their first postseason
Cubs' clinch put on hold after rocky 12-inning loss to Marlins
Cubs' Bregman doing well after foul ball to face, could return this weekend

The Cubs are confident third baseman Alex Bregman will be ready for the postseason after getting hit in the face by a foul ball Sunday -- and are not ruling him out for this weekend's series in...

Cubs determining next steps for Steele as regular season nears finish line
Here are the Cubs' magic number and playoff clinching scenarios Wednesday

The Chicago Cubs had a few chances to punch their playoff ticket Tuesday, but despite falling short they’ll get another opportunity Wednesday. The Cubs coughed up a golden chance at Wrigley Field...

Justin Steele Scheduled for Wednesday Bullpen, Could Be Weekend Option

Alex Bregman might not be the only improbable weekend return for the Cubs, as Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Justin Steele could be an option for the Boston series. That feels like something...

Holy Good News: The Alex Bregman Update is Shockingly Optimistic

Are we looking at TWO Chicago sports health miracles in one week? On Sunday, Caleb Williams (soft-tissue hamstring strain) and Alex Bregman (line drive foul ball to the face) went down with within...

Alex Bregman Tracking Pitches in Cage, Won’t Need IL

Alex Bregman arrived at Wrigley on Tuesday afternoon looking exactly like a guy who was just two days removed from taking a foul ball to the face. Or like Lane Kiffin’s ego after his (and...

Cubs Not Planning To Place Alex Bregman On Injured List

Cubs manager Craig Counsell informed reporters, including Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times, that third baseman Alex Bregman will not be placed on the injured list. He has multiple facial...

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Marlins (6:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — It’s a potential clinch night for the Cubbies. A win over the Marlins (or a D-backs loss thereafter) would lock them into a postseason spot. From there, they’d still need to lock in...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/22/26): Imanaga on Bump as Bats Battle Junk

“Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong!” Cubs fans. For those who aren’t familiar with the epic animated adventures of The Transformers: The Movie from 1986, and who didn’t catch its recent...

The Rundown: Autumn Falls on 2026 Season, NL Wild Card Race Too Tight to Call, PCA Polling as Unanimous MVP Choice

“With a little push we could set it off, we could send it rocketing skyward.” – With a Little Luck by Paul McCartney & Wings It’s the first day of fall. Celebrate appropriately, and trust me when...

How weather in Boston could affect a series vs. Cubs with seeding implications
Tuesday's MLB clinching scenario: Cubs seek wild card

Major League Baseball's postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third straight World Series title. It remains to be seen how much some of the game's biggest stars...

Cubs offseason trade for 5.67 ERA starter has gone horribly wrong

This trade hasn't worked out for the Cubs.

Under-the-radar prospects to watch in the Arizona Fall League
Alex Bregman won't go on injured list after taking foul ball to face, Counsell says

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman will not be placed on the injured list after he took a foul ball to his face during Sunday’s game. According to Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Bregman did...

Why Cubs' postseason hopes could be ruined by their starting rotation

This is the unfortunate reality the Cubs are facing this October.

Chicago Cubs Announce Wild Card Series Ticket Sale

Today the Chicago Cubs announced a ticket sale for next week’s National League Wild Card Series, which begins on Tuesday, and which we very much hope becomes a reality. That is to say, the ticket...

Cubs $175M Alex Bregman contract decision called best move of 2026

This $175M decision by the Cubs has turned out incredibly well.

MLB's 40-40 club members: How Pete Crow-Armstrong can join Shohei Ohtani, Barry Bonds, others in baseball history

Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong can put one final stamp on his MVP season by joining the 40-40 club.

Cubs Announce Tickets Sales for Potential Wild Card Games at Wrigley Field

To plan for the postseason, the Chicago Cubs today announced a ticket on-sale for potential N.L. Wild Card Series games played at Wrigley Field Tuesday, September 29, through Thursday, October 1....

In a Tough Minor League Player of the Year Call, Baseball America Goes With Owen Ayers

Whether formally or informally, the Player of the Year for the big league Cubs is not going to merit even a single second’s debate. Pete Crow-Armstrong is the best player in all of baseball this...

The Chicago Cubs have clinched a playoff spot for second straight season

For the second year in a row the Chicago Cubs are headed to the playoffs after they clinched a spot Thursday afternoon. The Cubs will be one of the National League’s three wild card teams after...

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong earns prime Mike Trout comparison from ESPN that he deserves

This comparison for PCA is one that he deserves for his incredible 2026 season.

Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins – Series Preview (September 22-24): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (87-69) took two of three from the Reds in Cincinnati over the weekend to move within one game of clinching a playoff spot. It wasn’t all good news, however, as Alex Bregman was hit in...

How a Boston Nor'easter could wreak havoc on the MLB wild-card races

The weekend Red Sox-Cubs series could be facing rain delays, with multiple playoff races possibly on the line

One More Win, Weird Week Ahead, Bregman, WBC, PE, and Other Cubs Bullets

We’ve hit that in-between time, when I’m not prepared to stop wearing shorts and t-shirts, but I’m starting to feel a little chilly. And yet it still seems too warm for jeans and hoodies on the...

Podcast: How does Bregman's injury affect playoff picture?

How Bregman's injury makes an impact | Morning Lineup

No. 5 prospect Kepley races his way atop Minors' leaderboard in two categories
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