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Ken Rosenthal News / Viral Sports News / September 28
Cubs Slapped With Brutal Prediction Before Wild Card Against Padres
Veteran baseball insider Ken Rosenthal delivered a blunt assessment Monday of the Chicago Cubs’ chances in this week’s National League Wild Card Series, saying he does not expect them to advance past the San Diego Padres.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 28
A look at Cubs postseason history 
As we await the Cubs playing starting tomorrow in a Wild Card series against the Padres, let’s take a look back at the team’s long Modern Era postseason history.
Seiya Suzuki News / ChiCitySports / September 28
Chicago Cubs could lose outfielder Seiya Suzuki to AL Contender this offseason
Tomorrow afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will travel to San Diego as they begin their postseason. A three-game series will decide whether or not the Cubs move on to the Divisional Round or get ready for the winter.
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / September 28
Chicago Cubs still deciding on Alex Bregman’s Wild Card place
Back on September 20, when Alex Bregman took a fluke foul ball to the face while in the on-deck circle, it seemed almost perfectly normal for the kind of injury-filled, misfortune-heavy season the Chicago Cubs were having.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 28
Reflections as the 2026 Postseason begins: Why the Cubs could win the World Series
I’m thinking of a baseball team. With a little more than a week to go in the season, they were comfortably in a wild card spot, having gotten there with multiple long winning streaks.
Kevin Gausman News / ChiCitySports / September 28
Chicago Cubs: The latest on Kevin Gausman and the Wild Card rotation
The Chicago Cubs were aggressive at the trade deadline this year, making moves to address starting rotation issues in anticipation of a playoff run. They added veteran starters Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes—along with Braxton Garrett and reliever Ryan Zeferjahn—to beef up a postseason-bound team.
Seiya Suzuki News / Yardbarker / September 28
Report: Blue Jays expected to pursue Seiya Suzuki this offseason
The Toronto Blue Jays' offseason plans will include upgrading their offense.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 28
Chicago Cubs update: Seiya Suzuki, Alex Bregman, Pete Crow-Armstrong
The good news is that the Cubs allowed only 20 runs in the six games over the past week, and six of those were in the 12th inning on Tuesday. So in general, the pitching staff did its job.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 28
Cubs Announce Major Injury Update Before Padres Series
The Chicago Cubs closed the regular season on a winning note Sunday, defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-2 and locking in a Wild Card meeting with the San Diego Padres that begins Tuesday night in California.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 28
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 28
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Enoli Paredes, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1930 – As a Yankee, Babe Ruth returns to the mound after a nine-year absence at Fenway Park and pitches a complete game, beating the Red Sox, 9-3.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 27
Projecting the Cubs' 26-Man Playoff Roster for the NL Wild Card Series
Well, it’s official. Game 162 is done and dusted, and the playoff matchups are set. The Cubs, who locked up the second Wild Card spot late Saturday night, will now head to San Diego to begin a three-game series against the Padres at Petco Park.
Alex Bregman News / Field Level Media / September 27
Alex Bregman stars for Cubs in neutral-site win over Red Sox
Alex Bregman went 4-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs against his former team to help the Chicago Cubs wrap up the regular season by defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-2 Sunday in St.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 27
Cubs' Alex Bregman notches multi-homer game a week after scary injury
Just one week after Bregman experienced a scary injury, he marked a tremendous comeback by hitting two no-doubt home runs against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Shota Imanaga News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 27
Cubs vs. Red Sox Lineup: Game 162, Shota Imanaga's Farewell? Just Stay Healthy, More
Due to another San Diego Padres win on Saturday night, the Chicago Cubs will head into this afternoon with essentially nothing to play for. They are now locked out of the top Wild Card slot, meaning a series at Petco Park awaits this week.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 25
Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders
The Chicago Cubs are traveling anything but the easy road to get to the National League postseason.
Chicago Cubs News / New Baseball Media / September 25
How the Cubs Made the 2026 MLB Postseason
For the second straight year, the Cubs will play playoff baseball. However, the club does have some question marks despite boasting one of the league’s best offenses.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 26
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2026 Season Is Already Historic
Pete Crow-Armstrong is going to win the National League MVP. At this point, that is almost the least interesting part of his season. There is a difference between being the best player in a given year and producing the type of season that deserves to be discussed long after that year is over.
Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / September 25
Cubs’ $61M Star Continues Wrigley’s ‘Beer’ Tradition for One Last Time as Possible Farewell Looms
Ian Happ scored the go-ahead run on Nico Hoerner’s single to secure a win for the Chicago Cubs. But it wasn’t the only reason for celebration he offered the fans.
Chicago Cubs News / TWSN / September 24
The NL Wild Card Is Locked Up, But the Chicago Cubs Work Is Not Finished
The Chicago Cubs finally clinched a wild card berth over the weekend, but the celebration came with a clear understanding that the job is not done. Chicago dropped two of three to the Marlins, a frustrating series that exposed some of the team’s inconsistencies, yet Game 3 delivered everything the franchise needed.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24
Chicago Cubs News / The Spun / September 24
Taylor McGregor Announces She's Leaving The Chicago Cubs
Taylor McGregor is heading to ESPN, full-time. The popular sideline reporter, who covers college football for ESPN, has also served as the dugout reporter for the Chicago Cubs on the Marquee Sports Network.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 24
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong has first 40-40 season in franchise history
He's just the seventh player all-time to reach the milestone.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23
Could a new weekend schedule boost Cubs and Red Sox in postseason?
If the Chicago Cubs want to host a game in the National League Wild Card round, they will not only have to beat the Boston Red Sox this weekend on the road, but also overcome Mother Nature.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
MLB insider makes bold prediction on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s NL MVP chances
At this point, it seems that Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is going to run away with the National League MVP award. On Wednesday, MLB insider Jon Heyman even had a bold prediction regarding Crow-Armstrong’s MVP case, saying he should be the unanimous winner.
Anthony Rizzo News / Yardbarker / September 22
Anthony Rizzo has wild suggestion for Cubs' October strategy
The Chicago Cubs entered play on Monday tied with the San Diego Padres for the top National League wild-card position.
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