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Monday, September 21, 2026
PCA is unanimous choice in final MVP poll
REPORT: Alex Bregman Suffered Multiple Facial Fractures on Sunday, Playoffs Not Ruled Out

Well, this is positive news-adjacent (… or at least not the worst-case scenario). Right before Caleb Williams’ injury on Sunday (best-case scenario update for him), Alex Bregman was hit in the...

Sources: Cubs' Bregman has facial fractures, hopeful for postseason

Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle Sunday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Alex Bregman 'hopeful' to be available for Cubs in playoffs after getting hit in face by foul ball, per report

Bregman reportedly suffered multiple facial fractures, but is expected to avoid surgery

Bregman has facial fractures, but postseason return possible (report)
Alex Bregman Suffers Multiple Facial Fractures

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was hit by a foul ball in the on deck circle yesterday. Today, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures. He will not undergo...

The Rundown: Bregman Scare Casts Pall Over Big Win, Playoff Push Enters Final Week, Yastrzemski Leads Red Sox Back to Postseason

“I was bitten by a boar, I was gouged and I was gored, but I pulled through.” — Monkey Man by The Rolling Stones I don’t want to jinx the Cubs, but they’re going to make the playoffs. They’re...

I Will Never Get Tired of Seeing Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Name on Arbitrary Historical Lists

“Every player is begging for two-game slumps.” That’s Craig Counsell on Pete Crow-Armstrong, via the Tribune, and it definitely sums up how good PCA has been this year. When he has a couple down...

Cubs’ Trip to Boston Being Threatened by Developing Nor’easter

The Cubs are currently bunched up in the Wild Card race, tied with the Padres for the top two seeds and just a game ahead of the Phillies in third. With only six games left for all three teams,...

Cubs Notes: PCA 40/40 Check and HR Champ, Happ Chasing History, Re-signing Peterson, September Cubs

For the last few weeks, I’ve been dying to see Pete Crow-Armstrong swipe his final few bags to cross the 40/40 threshold we’ve been clocking since early August. As of today, he’s just two stolen...

Can We At Least Have the Conversation About David Peterson as a Playoff Starter?

Most of the conversations about whom the Cubs would deploy in a three-game Wild Card series have focused on the front four guys: Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga. You could...

Cubs Prospects Report | September 21, 2026: Iowa’s Season Ends With Blowout Loss

And just like that, the Cubs’ minor league season is over. The Iowa Cubs were the final team to wrap up their 2026 campaign, and they did so in fairly uninspiring fashion. Let’s recap the loss....

Cubs have potential postseason 'nightmare' that doesn't include Alex Bregman

This should be a significant worry for the Cubs.

The Various Hopes for the Alex Bregman Situation

What a whipsaw the last few days have been for Alex Bregman. His continued second half dominance to his big racehorse win to taking a freak foul ball off the face and having to be rushed to the...

Here's the history Pete Crow-Armstrong is trying to make this season

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is having one of the best seasons in team history, and he could join some elite company this week. Crow-Armstrong is considered a strong favorite to win...

Who needs to step up if Cubs make a run in October?
META: Fixed Some Stuff, Removed Some Ads, New Features Rolled Out, Life Update, Personnel Changes, More

Hey, everyone. Michael here with a META post. We’ve got plenty to cover about the site, so I thought I’d do it all in one place. Quick life update you can skip if you only want site stuff: For...

Alex Bregman out of hospital, sharing photos of his face after freak injury

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman has been released from a Cincinnati hospital, and is sharing pictures of himself after a frightening incident in Sunday’s game. Bregman was standing in the...

Cubs' Alex Bregman shares gruesome photo after being hit in face by foul ball

Bregman was taken to a local hospital after taking a foul ball to the face from teammate Michael Busch.

Alex Bregman Shares Image of Swollen Face, Says ‘I’ll Be Back’

Alex Bregman left Sunday’s game was taken to a local hospital to undergo X-rays and a CT scan after taking a foul ball to the cheek as he stood in the on-deck circle. Michael Busch checked his...

New Nasty Boys and Son Ranto Live From Binski’s in Cincy

9/19/26. Jake and Bill and Danny and Michael bring you a pre-game Cubs and Reds conversation in front of a Live Studio audience at Binski’s Bar in the Camp Washington Neighborhood in Cincinnati....

Cubs Minor League News: Iowa's season ends with ugly loss to Omaha
Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Take the Series from the Reds

There is some unpleasantness from the game that we’ll need to discuss today, obviously, but for now, let’s just wake up and enjoy the Cubs’ 9-1 win over the Reds to take this weekend’s series. The...

Sunday, September 20, 2026
1 player to watch on each team during final week of season
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/20/26): Cubs 9, Reds 1 – Series Win Overshadowed by Bregman Injury

The Cubs won going away against the Reds on Sunday afternoon, but that was overshadowed by a freak injury to one of the best players on the team. In the top of the 4th inning, Alex Bregman was hit...

Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck

CINCINNATI (AP) — Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was taken to the hospital for tests after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the grass several feet in front of the...

Alex Bregman Undergoing Tests After Being Hit In Face By Foul Ball

The Cubs’ 9-1 victory over the Reds kept Chicago atop the tight NL wild card race, but with a painful and perhaps long-term cost.  While in the on-deck circle during a Michael Busch plate...

Cubs 3B Alex Bregman Sent to the Hospital After Taking a Foul Ball to the Face (UPDATE: He Posted a Pic)

What a brutal day for injuries in Chicago sports. Caleb Williams went down with a hamstring injury in the Bears’ loss to the Vikings at a rainy Soldier Field, and Alex Bregman took a foul ball to...

Crow-Armstrong hits 45th homer as Cubs beat Reds 9-1, edge closer to playoff berth

CINCINNATI (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 45th home run as the Chicago Cubs moved closer to clinching a postseason berth with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Chicago (87-69)...

PCA powers Cubs past Reds, magic number falls to one
Bregman hit in face by foul ball while on deck

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman left Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 9, Reds 1 – September 20, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered yet another MVP-level performance; David Peterson looked like a playoff-caliber starter, and the Cubs won their series in Cincinnati this afternoon.  Entering the...

PCA's latest offensive outburst puts Cubs on verge of playoff clinch
Alex Bregman Exits After Taking Foul Ball to Face in On-Deck Circle

Alex Bregman suffered a freak injury when a foul ball on a check swing from Michael Busch struck him in the face while he was standing in the on-deck circle. He immediately covered his face and...

Bregman exits after being hit in face by foul ball while in on-deck circle
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/20/26): Peterson Pitching, Offense Needs to Quiet Lowder

The Cubs moved a game ahead of the Phillies last night, but the Padres kept pace with their fourth win in a row. Every game takes on added importance as the Wild Card race remains as tight as it...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/19/26): Cubs 5, Reds 2 – Palencia, ‘Pen Strong in Victory

The Cubs got back on a winning track Saturday night against the Reds at Great American Ball Park. The bullpen turned in a strong performance to make sure the road team came out on top. Chicago...

Cubs Minor League News: Iowa Cubs win third straight, top Omaha
A Look at the Cubs Potential Wild Card Matchups

With just seven games remaining in the 2026 regular season, the National League playoff field is not necessarily close to […] The post A Look at the Cubs Potential Wild Card Matchups appeared...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Swanson’s (Planned) Rest Day

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs’ magic number to clinch *a* spot in the postseason is down to two. That means a Cubs win plus a Diamondbacks loss today would seal it. But while that’s all well and good,...

Palencia’s Big Night, Bullpen Bonanza, Swanson’s Big Swing, Busch’s Bomb, and Other Cubs Bullets

Good morning, Bleacher Nation. Once again, I’m feeling a sports hangover of sorts on a Sunday. So many college football games from 11 a.m. to nearly midnight to pay attention to, along with the...

Cubs Minor League News: Steele strikes out five, Murray crushes grand slam
Cubs magic number down to two after win over Reds
Here's the Cubs' magic number, and how they can clinch a playoff spot

The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, and could clinch a playoff spot as soon as Sunday afternoon. The Cubs are still in the top wild card spot in the National League after a 5-2 win...

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Boyd ends 6-start winless streak, Cubs beat Reds 5-2 to close on playoff berth

CINCINNATI (AP) — Matthew Boyd ended a six-start winless streak, Dansby Swanson hit his first home run since coming off the injured list and the Chicago Cubs moved closer to their second straight...

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Reds 2 – September 19, 2026

It was a little too close for comfort all night, but a win is a win, especially when you’re in a fight for home field advantage in the Wild Card round.  An RBI SAC fly from Matt Shaw scored the...

Busch's big blast has Cubs on doorstep of postseason clinch
Steele logs best rehab effort yet, next steps looming
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/19/26): Battle of Lefties in Must-Win Game

I just got off the road after heading back from my son’s recruit camp and it’s only about 30 minutes from first pitch, so this is only being done for posterity. Plus, I made about 4 typos just...

Chicago Cubs Lineup: The Versus Lefties Group

CUBS LINEUP — PCA needs another three stolen bases (to reach 40/40). Ian Happ needs another homer (to crack the franchise top-10 home run leaderboard). And the Cubs need a few more wins to clinch...

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