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Cubs BCB After Dark: Who’s the Cubs’ Minor League Player of the Year?The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the minor league player of the year.

Purple Row After Dark: Checking in on your Nolan Arenado feelingsThe former Rockie is headed back to Coors Field as the Diamondbacks come to town

Cubs face ominous Red Sox weather forecast with NL Wild Card seeding coming down to wireThe weather forecast for this weekend's Chicago Cubs - Boston Red Sox matchup is less than ideal and could complicate NL Wild Card seeding.

REPORT: Alex Bregman Suffered Multiple Facial Fractures on Sunday, Playoffs Not Ruled Out - Bleacher NationRight before Caleb Williams' injury on Sunday (best-case scenario update for him), Alex Bregman was hit in the face by a foul ball off the bat of Michael

Another update on Alex Bregman’s injuryWe know a little bit more about the Cubs third baseman today.

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Big Storm Heading to Fenway 😳Cubs-Red Sox series could be impacted by multi-day nor'easter 🎥

5 things to watch for in Rockies final Coors Field series of 2026Freeland, McCarthy, Rumfield and Goodman are all approaching milestones in the final few games.

Cubs get jarring Alex Bregman injury update with surprising playoff optimism still aliveAlex Bregman is reportedly dealing with multiple facial fractures, but is eyeing a return to the Chicago Cubs during the playoffs.

Who plays third base if Alex Bregman has to miss time?It will be difficult to replace his bat and glove, but the Cubs do have options

PCA Having All-Time Season 🤯

Better than Trout, Mookie and A-Rod? NL MVP favorite is going OFF this year

I Will Never Get Tired of Seeing Pete Crow-Armstrong's Name on Arbitrary Historical Lists - Bleacher NationEvery day, more history for Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Monday Pebble Report: Thompson and Condon and Ritter, oh my!Rockies minor league scores and news for Monday, September 21st, 2026

An update on the Cubs’ postseason odds and positionHere’s where the Cubs stand with six games remaining in the regular season.

Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, David Peterson, Daniel PalenciaHere’s who was hot and not for the Cubs over the past week.

Cubs Notes: PCA 40/40 Check and HR Champ, Happ Chasing History, Re-signing Peterson, September Cubs - Bleacher NationA random assortment of miscellaneous Cubs notes on the off-day.

Can We At Least Have the Conversation About David Peterson as a Playoff Starter? - Bleacher NationYesterday against the Reds, David Peterson was dominant, allowing just one earned run on three hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out seven, and got five groundouts.

Cubs Prospects Report | September 21, 2026: Iowa's Season Ends With Blowout Loss - Bleacher NationThe Cubs' minor league season has come to a close.

Monday Rockpile: TJ Rumfield & Gabriel Hughes reflect on their rookie seasonsThe two rookies came to the Rockies in different ways, but both made big impacts in their first year in the Majors

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Playoff Predictions Entering Last Week 🔮Projecting how the Cubs will fare as a credible contender 📲

The Various Hopes for the Alex Bregman Situation - Bleacher NationWhat a whipsaw the last few days have been for Alex Bregman.

META: Fixed Some Stuff, Removed Some Ads, New Features Rolled Out, Life Update, Personnel Changes, More - Bleacher NationHey, everyone. Michael here with a META post. We've got plenty to cover about the site, so I thought I'd do it all in one place.

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Rockies stand as they finish out the season ➡️

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the RedsCubs bats explode as David Peterson shuts down the Reds offense in a 9-1 win.

One is the Magic Number, Watch the Weather, the Palencia Boost, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThe Cubs can clinch a playoff spot with a win tomorrow night at Wrigley, and that's nice.

Monday Scaling the Rocks: The Immortal Todd HeltonColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, September 21st, 2026

Cubs playoff nightmare could come to life if they host the Braves in the Wild Card Atlanta Braves infielder Ozzie Albies has put up big numbers at Wrigley Field in his career and could pose a threat to the Chicago Cubs in the MLB playoffs.

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Take the Series from the Reds - Bleacher NationFor now, let's just wake up and enjoy the Cubs' 9-1 win over the Reds to take this weekend's series.

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 21Happy Birthday, Jeremy Jeffress!

MLB News Outside The Confines: The final week of the season is hereThe Braves and Red Sox clinch playoff spots. Aaron Judge is hurt again. A Cooperstown campaign and other MLB News.

Rule changes in last MLB CBA have helped Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong chase historyRule changes in the last MLB CBA have helped superstars like Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong chase history in bids for 40/40 seasons.

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Swanson's (Planned) Rest Day - Bleacher NationHere's the Cubs lineup on a day when they CAN clinch their spot in the postseason.

Palencia's Big Night, Bullpen Bonanza, Swanson's Big Swing, Busch's Bomb, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationPalencia's appearance Saturday night had a 2025 playoffs feel to it, as Counsell went to him as the fireman in the game's biggest moment once the starter had exited. And along with the results, the eye test was passed with flying colors, too.

Cubs 3B Alex Bregman Sent to the Hospital After Taking a Foul Ball to the Face (UPDATE: He Posted a Pic) - Bleacher NationWhat a brutal day for injuries in Chicago sports. Caleb Williams went down with a hamstring injury in the Bears' loss to the Vikings at a rainy Soldier Field,

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 9, Reds 1 - September 20, 2026 - Bleacher NationPete Crow-Armstrong delivered yet another MVP-level performance; David Peterson looked like a playoff-caliber starter, and the Cubs won their series in Cincinnati this afternoon.

Purple Row After Dark: If the Rockies could steal one playerAn absurd rule for absurd times: if the worst team in baseball could steal one player from a playoff club, who should the Rockies take?

Rockies Reacts Results: Fans believe TJ Rumfield will finish with 76-80 walks in 2026About 30% believe he’ll top 80 walks

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Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deckCINCINNATI (AP) - Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was taken to the hospital for tests after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the grass several feet in front of the on-deck circle during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

An update on the scary injury to Alex BregmanHopefully, the Cubs third baseman is not seriously injured.

Cubs may already have their next homegrown Silver Slugger rising through the systemAnd it's not Josiah Hartshorn.

Rockies offense falls short as they lose to the Mariners 2-1It was their 25th one-run loss.

Iowa Cubs Wrap: Riley Martin rehabs in season finaleIowa got blown out by Omaha in the season finale, but at least Riley Martin made a strong appearance.

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Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀6 spots up for grabs with one week left. Full standings 📲

Mariners vs. Rockies (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 2-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Cubs 9, Reds 1: Pete Crow-Armstrong ties Kyle Schwarber for the MLB home run lead… but Alex Bregman got hit in the face by a foul ball.

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Crow-Armstrong hits 45th homer as Cubs beat Reds 9-1, edge closer to playoff berthCINCINNATI (AP) - Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 45th home run as the Chicago Cubs moved closer to clinching a postseason berth with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Chicago (87-69) reduced its magic number to one and could wrap up a berth if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees later Sunday.

Cubs vs. Reds (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 9-1 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

Alex Bregman suffers gruesome freak injury during Cubs-Reds series finaleChicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was hit in the face by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle and was immediately removed from Sunday's game.

PCA's 45th HR Ties Schwarber 😯

Battle for MLB lead coming down to the wire

Cubs vs. Reds Sunday 9/20 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Sunday 9/20, 12:40 CTThe Cubs will try to clinch a postseason spot.

Cubs magic number ticks lower, but home-field advantage is far from locked upAny combination of two Chicago Cubs wins and/or Arizona Diamondbacks losses will send Craig Counsell's club to the postseason, but a bigger prize is the goal.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Michael Busch is the Superhero vs. the RedsCub bats produce five runs in support of an excellent team pitching effort.

This Week in Purple: Here for the fallColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, September 20th, 2026

Cubs 5, Reds 2: The postseason magic number is 2Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson homered, and the bullpen came through big-time.

Dodgers could offer Cubs perfectly-timed solution to looming Ian Happ farewellIf the Chicago Cubs are looking for a short-term addition to the outfield this offseason, a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers could make sense.

Chicago Cubs news — Suzuki, Kelly, Happ, HolmesSeiya Suzuki’s slicing single to right drove in two for an early Cubs lead, but that walked away as the Reds won Friday.

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Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

14 former Cubs who could make Chicago take notice during the 2026 MLB playoffsThe 2026 MLB playoffs are right around the corner and we could see plenty of former Chicago Cubs, including Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber and Willson Contreras

As part of their tribute to Todd Helton, Rockies beat the Mariners 5-3The Rockies come back from an early deficit with an exhilarating seventh inning barrage

Mariners vs. Rockies (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 5-3 win vs. Seattle Mariners 🎥

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Boyd ends 6-start winless streak, Cubs beat Reds 5-2 to close on playoff berthCINCINNATI (AP) - Matthew Boyd ended a six-start winless streak, Dansby Swanson hit his first home run since coming off the injured list and the Chicago Cubs moved closer to their second straight playoff berth by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 Saturday. Michael Busch hit a tiebreaking home run off Nick Lodolo (3-6) in the [...]

Cubs vs. Reds (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 5-2 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

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Rockies reinstate José Quintana, make other roster movesQuintana will provide a fresh arm for a struggling rotation.

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Cubs hitting coach reveals turning point that sent Pete Crow-Armstrong into MVP conversationDustin Kelly broke down Pete Crow-Armstrong's transformation at the plate to show how the Chicago Cubs superstar transformed into the MVP frontrunner.

Iowa Cubs Minor League Wrap: I-Cubs win 5th straightIowa rolls behind Chas McCormick and BJ Murray.

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Saturday 9/19, 5:40 CTThe Cubs look to even up the series in Cincinnati.

Cubs vs. Reds Saturday 9/19 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

An update on the Cubs’ postseason odds and positionHere’s where the Cubs stand with eight games remaining in the regular season.

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Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Carson Kelly is the Superhero vs. the RedsThe Cubs are unable to cash in opportunities in a 6-4 loss to the Reds.

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Cubs can find some much needed playoff optimism hiding inside one incredible statThe Cubs' historic offense gives the team a real chance at a deep playoff run, despite pitching woes.

Reds 6, Cubs 4: Too many walks, Clay HolmesIan Happ moved up on the Cubs’ all-time home run list, but it was not enough.

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Saturday Rockpile: Will the real Rockies please stand up?Colorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, September 19, 2026

Chicago Cubs news — PCA, Bregman, ImamagaPCA admires his 44th home run of the season and second of the game as he led the Cubs to an 8-4 win Wednesday.

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3 Matt Shaw trades the Cubs may actually want to consider when the 2026 endsIf the Chicago Cubs do consider trading Matt Shaw this offseason, there are several fits that make sense.

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Rockies create plenty of chances, but Mariners escape with 5-4 winThe Rockies ran, rallied and kept coming, but 12 runners left on base and a ninth-inning homer sent them to a frustrating 5-4 loss.

Iowa Cubs Minor League Wrap: Steele dazzles as I-Cubs sweep DHIowa takes two from Omaha as BJ Murray hits a grand slam.

Mariners vs. Rockies (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Seattle Mariners' 5-4 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Trevino's 2-run single with bases loaded in 6th propels Reds to 6-4 win over CubsJose Trevino lined a two-run single to right field with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.

Cubs vs. Reds (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Cincinnati Reds' 6-4 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

2 things Cubs can't ignore with the final 10 days of the season finally hereIt's put up or shut up time.

Cubs' Wrigley Field advantage makes their NL Wild Card positioning impossible to ignoreThe Chicago Cubs have thrived at Wrigley Field this season, especially against their potential opponents in a NL Wild Card series.

Cubs activate Dansby Swanson, make surprising corresponding roster moveThe Chicago Cubs activated Dansby Swanson off the injured list and, in a corresponding move, optioned infield prospect BJ Murray to Triple-A Iowa.

Dansby Swanson is Officially Back! - Bleacher NationThe Cubs officially have their shortstop back.

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Bregman's Horse Wins Race 🐎Cubs team helped 3B celebrate huge victory at Churchill Downs

Cubs vs. Reds Friday 9/18 game threadsYour best source for quality Chicago Cubs news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Friday 9/18, 5:40 CTThe Cubs open a three-game set against a divisional rival.

Cubs roster move: Dansby Swanson activated, BJ Murray Jr. optionedThe Cubs shortstop is back.

Another Carter Hawkins Mention in Connection with Coming MLB Front Office Openings - Bleacher NationCarter Hawkins came up on another list of potential front office targets around baseball.

On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Reds series previewThese will be the last 2026 regular season games against an NL Central team.

Cubs are crushing NL Wild Card field in every stat besides the one that matters mostIf only expected record actually meant something.

Ichiro Suzuki, Who is Now 52, Shut Out an All-Star Girls High School Team with 17 Strikeouts - Bleacher NationIchiro's still got it. And by "it" I mean an insanely competitive drive.

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 37 steals already put him in rare Cubs territoryThe Cubs center fielder is doing things on a baseball field that few Cubs fans have ever seen.

Former Cubs prospect Jared Young suffers scary injury during Mets-Phillies gameFormer Chicago Cubs infielder Jared Young suffered a scary injury during Thursday's game between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies.

Shota Imanaga's Multi-Start Bounce-Back and His Manager's Confidence - Bleacher NationShota Imanaga has earned his manager's praise and confidence.

Alex Bregman's Horse Wins at Churchill Downs with Cubs There to Watch - Bleacher NationSpending an off-day together with another W? Nicely done.

The Cubs Have Announced Hotel Packages for the 2027 Cubs Convention (Take From That Whatever Small Optimism You Want) - Bleacher NationIn a show of possible optimism, the Chicago Cubs have announced that Cubs Convention hotel packages go on sale today.

Cubs Prospects Report | September 18, 2026: Iowa Tops Omaha, Knoxville Eliminated - Bleacher NationRecapping the Cubs' minor league action from Thursday, September 17.

Homer-Friendly Weekend Awaits, Playoff Realism, Steele, Young, Two-Way, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationAlthough the Cubs are still very much jockeying with the Phillies and Padres for the Wild Card seeding, it has become increasingly implausible that they'll miss the postseason entirely.

Cubs vs Reds Pitching Probables, Broadcast Info, More - Bleacher NationA couple wins in Cincinnati would go a long way to securing home-field advantage in the opening round of the playoffs.

A look at remaining schedules for the Cubs and their Wild Card competitionThe Cubs took 6 of 7 from the Phillies in April. Having the tiebreaker over them could wind up being really important.

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Friday Rockpile: Should Ryan Feltner become a Rockies reliever permanently?Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, September 18, 2026

Cubs couldn't escape their Shota Imanaga doubts last October but this year feels differentThrough constant adjustments, Shota Imanaga appears to have found success, erasing one fear the Chicago Cubs had last year at this time.

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Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢Where Pedro Ramirez stands among standout first-year players ➡️

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 18Happy Birthday, Ryne Sandberg!

MLB News: Dodgers clinch, Tarik Skubal, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Cade Cavalli, Pete AlonsoPlus, which managers might be on the chopping block?

Cubs could quickly cut ties with forgotten late-season addition once Dansby Swanson returnsThere's a clear candidate to be replaced on the Chicago Cubs' roster once Dansby Swanson is reinstated from the IL on Friday.

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Purple Row After Dark: What’s your favorite baseball movie?Which one gets you every time?

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Connor Noland dominates as Iowa beats Omaha 3-2Knoxville’s season ends with a blowout loss. Iowa shuts down Omaha.

Brewers dump former Cubs draft pick before he even gets chance to earn playoff roleWith under two weeks left in the regular season, and already having clinched the National League Central crown for the a fourth-consecutive season, the Milwauke

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Second-inning disaster sinks Rockies in 9-2 loss to PadresThe Padres sent 11 batters to the plate in the second frame

Cubs could take offseason chance on forgotten Mets pitcher with plenty left to offerPitching is a problem for the Chicago Cubs and that doesn't change with a new season. In fact, the team's issues look even bigger when you think about the turno

Here’s a possible reason why MLB batting averages are downIt’s pretty obvious when you think about it for a moment.

Alex Bregman is having a monster second halfThe Cubs offense is surging, led in part by their third baseman.

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Shōta Imanaga is the Superhero vs. the BravesThe Cubs’ biggest bats go off behind a strong start from Imanaga in an 8-4 victory over the Braves to win the series.

Cubs may have finally found in Alex Bregman what they never had with Kyle TuckerAlex Bregman is everything the Chicago Cubs wanted Kyle Tucker to be but never was.

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Of Course They're a Playoff-Capable Team, Bregman's Big Year, Near Double Cycle, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher NationThere's no reason to believe these Cubs cannot compete with the other playoff teams in a postseason series.

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Thursday Rockpile: The Rockies baserunning is a tale of two extremesColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, September 17th, 2026

Chicago Cubs news — Peterson, Gausman, PCADavid Peterson fires six innings of one-run, seven-strikeout ball Monday as the Cubs were propelled to a 7-3 win over the Braves.

Cubs 8, Braves 4: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman triple their pleasureThe Cubs offense just keeps on rolling.