Alex Bregman was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation after being hit in the face by a foul ball during the Chicago Cubs’ 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
With one week to go in the regular season, the Cubs’ magic number to clinch a postseason berth has dropped to one, and their magic number to get home field in a Wild Card series is now six.
Injury news was on the top of everyone’s mind Sunday afternoon in Chicago. If you are both a Cubs and Bears fan, you were probably more concerned about the injury news than this game.
The Chicago Cubs got their magic number down to “1” on Sunday at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati when they beat the Reds 9-1. Despite seven different Cubs getting an RBI on the day, the hero of the game had to be starting pitcher David Peterson, who allowed just one earned run on 3 hits and a walk in 6 innings.
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Since the All-Star break, the Chicago Cubs’ duo of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman has arguably been one of the most feared one-two punches in the league.
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Alex Bregman has provided Chicago Cubs fans with an update after getting hit in the face by a foul ball during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.
It’s the final day of the minor league season! The Iowa Cubs got drenched by the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 14-3. Kohl Franklin started and had trouble finding the plate, as 24 of his 47 pitches went for balls.
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 appearance in the fourth inning, Alex Bregman was hit in the face by a Busch foul ball, immediately causing Bregman to leave the game.
Pete Crow-Armstrong tied the major league lead with his 45th home run and led the Chicago Cubs to a 9-1 win over the host Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Crow-Armstrong was 3-for-5 with two RBIs, three runs, his 30th double and his 38th stolen base.
After going 0-for-10 with four strikeouts in the first two games of this series, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had himself another big day in the third contest.
The Chicago Cubs won’t be able to let up, even if they end up clinching a playoff spot today or tomorrow. They are currently tied with the San Diego Padres for the top National League Wild Card seed—and the important home field advantage in the Wild Card round.
The Chicago Cubs close out their series in Cincinnati on Sunday after a 5-2 victory the night before, but shortstop Dansby Swanson will watch from the bench.
The Chicago Cubs could not ask for a better gift than a healthy Dansby Swanson for the playoffs. Swanson came off the injured list on Friday after being sidelined for a month with a left oblique strain.
Saturday’s 5-2 win in Cincinnati did more than even the series. It cut the Chicago Cubs‘ magic number to clinch a postseason berth to two, with seven games left and October sitting on the doorstep.
Matthew Boyd finally got a win, Michael Busch put the Chicago Cubs back in front, and Dansby Swanson reminded everyone why they waited a month for him.
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.
With the Chicago Cubs looking to close out the 2026 season with a bang, the team would also take a breather on Thursday and enjoy a horse race at the famous Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been reinstated from the injured list, the team announced Friday. Swanson was expected to return for the Cubs’ series against the Cincinnati Reds, but it is now official.
Craig Counsell is enjoying the ride the Chicago Cubs are on, with Pete Crow-Armstrong leading the way. Crow-Armstrong keeps building his case for the National
The Chicago Cubs have ended Shelby Miller’s comeback attempt, meaning the veteran reliever will not pitch for the team during the 2026 postseason. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported the decision on X ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
The Cubs are shutting down Shelby Miller for the rest of the 2026 season, manager Craig Counsell told reporters before tonight’s loss to Atlanta (links via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic and Jordan Bastian of MLB.com).