Alex Bregman doesn't look like a guy ready to play a Cubs Wild Card series game
Bregman is taking his scary facial injury with an admirable amount of stoicism, but the signs do not seem great for Chicago right now.
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Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins preview, Wednesday 9/23, 6:40 CT
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Marlins lineup: Kevin Gausman, RHP vs. Ryan Gusto, RHP Kevin Gausman’s last five starts: Good, bad, good, bad, good. So… let’s hope we are not in line for “bad” tonight. The potential good news: When he faced the Marlins earlier this year as a member of the Blue Jays, May 27 […]
Cubs vs. Marlins Wednesday 9/23 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Dansby Swanson is the Superhero vs. the Marlins Cubs vs. Marlins, Wednesday 9/23, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins preview, Wednesday 9/23, 6:40 CT
Sunday’s Cubs-Red Sox Game Rescheduled; Friday Split Doubleheader Ahead
The start times for two of this weekend’s three Cubs-Red Sox games at Fenway Park have been changed due to the threat of inclement weather. Sunday’s originally scheduled game will now be played on Friday at 1:05 p.m. ET (12:05 p.m. CT) as the first game of a split doubleheader. Friday’s originally scheduled contest will move up to 6:05 p.m. ET. The Red Sox made the change in consultation with Major League Baseball and the Chicago Cubs due to the forecast of a major nor’easter expected to bring...
Cubs' Alex Bregman Describes Gruesome Facial Injury, Says He's 'Super Lucky' It Wasn't Worse
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures on Sunday after being struck by a foul ball in the face.
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 race back into a virtual three-way tie. Holding the tiebreaker over both gives the Cubs a slight edge, but it would be … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/23/26): Gausman, Gusto Starting Consequential Contest appeared first on .
The Cubs and Red Sox will play a doubleheader Friday
Over the past few days it has become clear that the weather forecast for the Boston area would not allow the Cubs and Red Sox to play their three-game series as scheduled Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Today, the Red Sox announced that two of the three games would be played as part […]
Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on playoff clinch failure vs. Marlins
The Chicago Cubs had an opportunity to officially clinch their spot in the playoffs on Tuesday. But with an 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins, Chicago is still waiting. Despite that score, the game actually went into extra innings, knotted at two after nine. However, the Marlins poured on six runs in the top of [...] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on playoff clinch failure vs. Marlins appeared first on ChiCitySports .
MLB playoff tiebreakers explained: What happens if Cubs, Phillies and Padres finish tied?
With just days left in the regular season, tons of playoff seeding is stil up for grabs. Time to break out the calculators.
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 chance” to finish the series would be to play as early as possible on Saturday, which could allow them to … The post Cubs, Red Sox Reportedly Planning Friday Doubleheader to Avoid Weather appeared first on .
The Cubs, Phillies & Padres Are Fighting for a HUGE Playoff Edge
A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun break down a chaotic National League Wild Card race with the Padres, Phillies and Cubs entering the final days of the regular season with identical records. The guys discuss why home-field advantage could be massive for all three teams, how tiebreakers complicate San Diego’s path and whether teams should prioritize seeding or setting up their pitching for October. They also debate which potential matchup is more favorable between the Dodgers and Brew...
How Boston weather may impact Cubs-Red Sox weekend series before MLB playoffs
The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs are planning a Friday doubleheader at Fenway Park to get ahead of expected weekend rain that could disrupt the final series of the regular season. The proposed change would allow both teams to complete two games before wetter conditions arrive Saturday and Sunday. The timing carries added importance […] The post How Boston weather may impact Cubs-Red Sox weekend series before MLB playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele “an option” for failing bullpen
Chicago Cubs pitching is hobbling its way towards the playoffs, dragging a badly wounded bullpen behind it. More News: Chicago Cubs offer mega-positive update on Alex Bregman On Tuesday, the Cubs wasted a very good start from Shota Imanaga and some solid work from four relievers when they blew their chance to clinch a playoff [...] The post Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele “an option” for failing bullpen appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Red Sox News & Links: Sox and Cubs to play doubleheader Friday in face of nor’easter uncertainty
On Monday, OTM weather guru Matt Gross warned us all about the scheduling chaos that could be headed our way if Boston gets hit by a nasty ol’ nor’easter this weekend. As Matt’s piece flew around the internet, it immediately led to speculation that MLB might move the games in an attempt to avoid what […]
An update on the Cubs’ postseason odds and position and this weekend’s Boston weather
Five games remain in the 2026 regular season. The Cubs, Padres and Phillies are currently tied for the top Wild Card spot at 87-70, with the Cubs holding the tiebreaker in any of the two-team or three-team tie scenarios among those clubs. The Diamondbacks are 83-74 and on the verge of elimination, four games behind […]
Chicago Cubs offer mega-positive update on Alex Bregman
When Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman took a foul ball off the face from the bat of Michael Busch, Cubs fans felt a collective shot to the gut. More News: Chicago Cubs get horrific reality check ahead of playoffs The freak accident was reminiscent of the equally freaky misfortune suffered by pitcher Cade Horton [...] The post Chicago Cubs offer mega-positive update on Alex Bregman appeared first on ChiCitySports .
3-Way NL Wild Card Tie, AL West Race | Ken Rosenthal, Chandler Rome, Jon Greenberg | Foul Territory
Scott Braun, AJ Pierzynski and Erik Kratz break down the Rays clinching the AL East, the three-way tie atop the NL Wild Card standings and the AL West race coming down to the wire. The Athletic Astros beat writer and Crush City Territory co-host Chandler Rome discusses Houston regaining control of the division, its growing injury concerns and José Altuve’s difficult season. The Athletic founding editor and senior columnist Jon Greenberg examines the White Sox and Cubs’ playoff pushes, Alex Bre...
How to Watch Cubs vs. Marlins Wednesday: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream
How to watch Cubs vs. Marlins Wednesday night at Wrigley Field: first pitch at 6:40 p.m. CT on Marquee and Marlins.TV, plus MLB.TV and Fubo live streaming options. The post How to Watch Cubs vs. Marlins Wednesday: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Ryan Rolison is the Superhero vs. the Marlins
If you’ve been a long time follower of my work, you’ve seen me write many times from the perspective of glass half empty, glass half full. I particularly like to do it when you could justifiably look at a game and go either way with the information you got out of it. I thought Tuesday […]
2026 NL Standings: Cubs’ epic fail vs. Marlins sets up another 3-way tie with Phillies, Padres
With just a few games left, the Chicago Cubs need every break they can get. They are in a fierce battle with the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres for a National League Wild Card spot. On Tuesday, they had a chance to gain an edge. However, after 11 innings with the score tied at […] The post 2026 NL Standings: Cubs’ epic fail vs. Marlins sets up another 3-way tie with Phillies, Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 problem is that failing to execute in a tight game against a mediocre team doesn’t speak too highly of the Cubs’ ability to get things done when the … The post Lack of Execution in Tuesday’s Loss Highlights Postseason Fears appeared first on .
Who Should the Braves WANT to Face in the Wild Card Round Next Week? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s possible Wild Card opponents—Phillies, Padres, and Cubs—laying out matchup pros/cons, key season results, and how each team’s pitching, bullpen, offense, and defense fit the Braves’ strengths and weaknesses. He also updates Ronald Acuña Jr.’s shin injury as a bruise, day-to-day, with negative X-rays/CT. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NC...
MLB trends: Where did all the .300 hitters go? Plus the homer-happy Cubs and Cade Cavalli’s glow-up
Getty Images Only five days remain in the 2026 MLB regular season and several postseason berths remain up for grabs, including multiple division titles. These last five days could also swing awards races. There is not much time remaining in the regular season but there is still much to be decided. Here now are three trends to keep an eye on as the season winds down. If you like home runs, the 2026 Cubs are the team for you. Going into play on Tuesday, the Cubs led baseball with 217 homers, one...
Marlins 8, Cubs 2: RISPy business and an Edward Cabrera meltdown
Let this stand as a monument to perhaps the worst Cubs defeat of the entire 2026 season: I could just end the tale of the Cubs’ 8-2 loss to the Marlins Tuesday evening at Wrigley Field right there, because that’s basically the entire story. Runners all over the place, RISP left in the third, fifth, […]
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 came up short before the bullpen imploded in the final frame for a frustrating defeat. Shōta Imanaga was good early before running … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/22/26): Marlins 8, Cubs 2 F/12 – Failure to Execute Leads to Extras Loss appeared first on .
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