Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby share and react to the comments of Barry Larkin during the Cincinnati Reds loss on Sunday to the Chicago Cubs. ——————————– Barry Larkin Demands Change From Cincinnati Reds After Another Failed Season Barry Larkin has seen enough. Following the Cincinnati Reds’ 9-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, the Hall of Fame shortstop delivered a blunt assessment of the organization and how it compares to legitimate postseason contenders. “I think these last three weeks of b...
The Chicago Cubs are just one win away from sealing their spot in the 2026 MLB postseason after earning a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on the road. No one can say that the Cubs didn’t earn this; the battle scars Alex Bregman bore after the Cubs’ win on Sunday show that they poured […]
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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 […]
Nobody expected Alex Bregman to get hurt before he even stepped into the batter’s box. But that is exactly how his Sunday afternoon ended. A 97-mph fastball from Luis Mey caught Michael Busch’s bat on a check swing, and the foul ball shot straight toward the on-deck circle, striking Bregman in the face. The Cubs […]
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SAN DIEGO – Whether coincidental or prophetic, manager Clayton McCullough spent some time during Sunday’s pregame availability discussing the importance of defense to the club’s future success. Miami has seen firsthand the difference defense can make, especially when separating contenders from pretenders. Remember the clinic Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong put on in Miami earlier this month? Or what the Major League-best Brewers did in Milwaukee immediately after the All-Star break? “I...
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 in the face in the on deck circle by a check swing off the bat of …
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Meghan Montemurro: Cubs 3B Alex Bregman taken to a Cincinnati hospital for testing after a foul ball struck his left cheekbone. Counsell: cheek swollen. Mooney: expected to travel with club to Chicago.
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By Mark Polishuk | at September 20, 2026 4:58pm CDT 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. Postgame, Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including the Chicago Tribune’s Meghan Montemurro) that Bregman suffer...
The Chicago Cubs watched more power from Pete-Crow Armstrong in hitting home run No. 45 Sunday. But also witnessed a scary moment versus the Cincinnati Reds involving Alex Bregman. Which manager Craig Counsell addressed after the 9-1 rout. Bregman took a hit to the face with the baseball during the Cubs win. He immediately went […]
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Chicago took an early lead on Sunday and they just kept adding to it. The Cubs never trailed and the game was not in doubt for very long as they blew out the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 in the Reds final home game of the 2026 season. Final R H E Chicago Cubs (87-69) 9 13 1 Cincinnati Reds (72-84) 1 4 0 W: Peterson (9-8) L: Lowder (6-12) Statcast | Box Score | Game Thread Chicago grabbed an early lead after Pete Crow-Armstrong led off the game with a single and stolen second base. The throw to the bag ...
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was forced to exit Sunday's 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds early after being hit in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was forced to exit Sunday's 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds early after being hit in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle.
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. PCA singled, doubled, homered and stole a base and helped lead the Cubs to a 9-1 blowout of the Reds, a victory tempered by a freak injury […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong created an incredible highlight as he achieved a season milestone in the Chicago Cubs’ series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon. Crow-Armstrong is going through the fourth season of his career in the majors. He has shined as one of the best hitters in the league, helping Chicago be competitive in […]
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Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was struck in the face inadvertently while standing in the on-deck circle.
Alex Bregman’s day ended early on Sunday. The Chicago Cubs third baseman exited against the Boston Red Sox after being struck in the face by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle. Bregman immediately grabbed his face and was bloodied by the impact. He was taken into the clubhouse and replaced by Matt Shaw. The 32-year-old has shone in his first season in Chicago. He entered Sunday slashing .260/.350/.451 with a .801 OPS, 26 home runs and 88 RBIs. The Cubs have just seven games left in the re...
Michael Busch endured a miserable April, but the Cubs first baseman has rebuilt his season with 20 home runs, patience and timely production before October arrives.
The Padres need Nick Pivetta to pitch deeper into games, but he remains their best choice behind Michael King in the playoffs.
The Cincinnati Reds effectively called time for two of their more prominent players on Sunday afternoon prior to the series finale in Great American Ball Park against the Chicago Cubs. For one in particular, it’s more likely than not time called on his entire Reds career. Cincinnati placed star pitcher Chase Burns on the 15-day […]
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. They’re also just one game ahead of [...]
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The Chicago Cubs may be close to clinching a playoff spot, but the battle for home field advantage will rage on throughout the final week of the regular season. More News: Chicago Cubs coach affirms PCA fear is real As things stand right now, the Cubs and the San Diego Padres share the top spot [...]
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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 is, so this group can ill afford to play like NC State football down the stretch. …
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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 broke through against Nick Lodolo in the top of the 2nd inning on a sacrifice fly by Matt Shaw. …
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