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MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 23
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 23 
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Willie Greene, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1908 – Giants P Christy Mathewson and Cubs P Three Finger Brown battle in what is perhaps the most controversial game ever played.
Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / September 23
Cubs Slapped With Concerning Outlook With Playoffs Looming
A former big-league reliever delivered a blunt assessment Tuesday of the Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff, raising fresh questions about how far the club can go in October even as a playoff berth appears all but secured.
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 22
Cubs' Craig Counsell provides more good Alex Bregman injury news amid tight NL wild-card race
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is recovering quickly after a scary injury.
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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 22
Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: A Chance to Clinch, Conforto Moves Up, Ramirez at 3B, More
The Chicago Bulls will begin life without Alex Bregman. The star third baseman continues to deal with the aftermath of a facial fracture, leaving the Bulls with some big shoes to fill in their final two series of the regular season.
Justin Steele News / Cubs Insider / September 22
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.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 22
MLB provides update on potential weather situation for Chicago Cubs finale
The Chicago Cubs find themselves in a Wild Card race that they didn’t envision being in a few weeks back. The way things were going, the Cubs appeared destined to host a Wild Card series in the National League for the playoffs.
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.
Alex Bregman News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22
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.
Chicago Cubs 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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Viral Sports News / September 22
Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong News
The Chicago Cubs enter the final stretch of the regular season with their eyes on October and a lineup that now puts one of baseball’s most dynamic players at the top of the order.
Colin Rea News / ChiCitySports / September 22
Chicago Cubs get horrific reality check ahead of playoffs
The Chicago Cubs, barring some wildly unforeseeable set of circumstances over the last six games of the regular season, will make the playoffs. It’s still to be determined, however, where they’ll land in the NL Wild Card seeding.
Alex Bregman News / ChiCitySports / September 22
Alex Bregman’s bust-to-bonanza year wins Chicago Cubs accolades
The Chicago Cubs are getting some major accolades for an offseason deal that many said was proving to be a major bust. As a matter of fact, that very same deal is now being hailed as “Transaction of the Year” by a respected industry insider.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 22
Projected Cubs Starters: Who's Pitching in Second-to-Last Series of the Season?
Six more games stand between the Chicago Cubs and a second consecutive playoff berth. Their first series will be against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field before they head out East for a regular-season series finale in Boston.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Stadium Rant / September 22
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 45-Homer Season Has Become Something Nobody Expected
Pete Crow-Armstrong was already a top prospect. Without any doubts, many scouts graded his defense as “plus-plus.” It was clear that part of his game was going to make a generational impact.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22
The NL wild-card race is setting up for chaos
When Tuesday begins, expect the wild-card chase in the National League to become a free-for-all.
Alex Bregman News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21
Extent of Alex Bregman’s injuries from errant foul ball have been revealed
Alex Bregman certainly paid the price for being in the wrong place at the wrong time on Sunday. The Chicago Cubs third baseman Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Monday.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / September 22
Cubs somber after Alex Bregman's scary injury
The Cubs were somber after they defeated the Reds 9-1 Sunday.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker / September 21
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes more Cubs history in win over Reds
Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to be a massive threat on the basepaths, as he recorded his ninth game with a home run and a stolen base.
Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / September 19
How Should the Cubs Stack Up Their Playoff Rotation?
With the regular season winding down, the Chicago Cubs are looking to secure the top National League Wild Card spot. They held that position for much of the second half, but now find themselves in a deadlock with the Phillies.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / September 17
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes franchise history with latest HR
The Chicago Cubs have a new all-time franchise leader for home runs in a single season by a left-handed batter.
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