Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets - June 23, 2024

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.

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

A piece of advice we want the next NY Mets voices to give David StearnsNew York Mets owner Steve Cohen made it clear to the team's broadcast booth in a recent interview that the organization intends on bringing in some new voices t

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 🎥

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

NY Mets rookie Nick Morabito has an important series coming up vs. RangersNew York Mets rookie Nick Morabito is getting a chance to show the team he belongs on next year’s Opening Day roster as the fourth/fifth outfielder. A role vaca

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.

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.

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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.

How one Red Sox loss may have changed NY Mets history foreverWhat did the Boston Red Sox have to do with the New York Mets in 1982? Years away from facing each other in the World Series, we have to first go to the standin

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 Mets 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.

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Mets Morning News: Leaving HomeYour Monday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

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.

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.

Howie Rose retirement ceremony is final victim of continuous NY Mets error in 2026In the final series of the New York Mets season, the attention turned to celebrating Carlos Beltran on Saturday and Howie Rose on Sunday. Well, sort of. Beltran

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.

NY Mets Monday Morning GM: 3 offseason trades we’re still waiting to see the benefit ofThe New York Mets had an incredibly active offseason with some trades already fully defined at least in terms of what the Amazins received. There’s nothing more

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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.

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 📲

Mets can’t hang with Phillies in gloomy lossA long, disappointing season is almost over for New York.

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.

Phillies vs. Mets (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 7-2 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

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.

Mets postpone Howie Rose retirement ceremony to 2027We’ll have to wait until next year to give the voice of the Mets a proper sendoff.

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Underrated NY Mets prospect can be the Pete Alonso replacement we're waiting forReplacing Pete Alonso has been a topic discussed by New York Mets fans for practically an entire trip around the sun. Upon signing with the Baltimore Orioles, D

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.

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

Mets Morning News: No. 15 in the rafters, Benge makes history, Howie puts it in the booksYour Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

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It’s not Steve Cohen’s fault his interview failed to make NY Mets fans enthusiasticSteve Cohen made a rare appearance during the Saturday telecast. September 19th should have been a good date to shrink a playoff magic number. Instead, the disc

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

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 9/20/25: Smith saves SyracuseCatch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

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

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3 NY Mets players who can be the next Jared Young and have a much better year twoThe next Jared Young? Let’s confirm what’s meant there. Becoming the next Jared Young doesn’t mean being a guy who had success overseas and came stateside, whil

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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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Mets crush Phillies as Carson Benge sets Mets rookie hit recordThe Mets continue to be a rock in Philly’s shoe while Benge makes history.

Phillies vs. Mets (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 10-3 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

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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.

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Beltrán Open to Managing 👀Mets legend won't rule out interviewing for manager position 🎥

Where's the best place for the NY Mets to bat Carson Benge? He doesn't seem to careCarson Benge felt like a leadoff hitter type. Although he began the year hitting in the bottom of the lineup for the New York Mets, he managed to ascend despite

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.

A unique trait shared by the worst NY Mets team of all-time and one of their bestThe 1962 New York Mets and the 2000 club don’t get brought up in the same breath because if you’re going to talk about them both, you’re probably rattling off t

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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Mets Morning News: Mets receive good news on Jared Young, then snap losing streakYour Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

A NY Mets roster competition brewing in the final days of the 2026 seasonCompetitions for the 2027 New York Mets roster aren’t really underway. We’re more in the tryout phase of players competing against themselves. One competition,

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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Mets Daily Prospect Report, 9/19/25:Catch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

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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.

Pete Alonso teammate, former top 100 prospect might be the answer the NY Mets needThe New York Mets have holes to fill, pieces to move around, and questions to answer this offseason. The first, which is out of their control, is the fate of Bo

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

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The Mets slug their way over the Phillies behind Zac ThorntonOh no, the Phillies lost! That’s so sad…

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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.

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Mets recall Ronny Mauricio, place Jared Young on 7-day concussion ILThe news is not unexpected, but thankfully Jared Young seems to have avoided the worst in his scary injury.

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.

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Mets 1B Has Memory LossJared Young doing 'as good as expected' after leaving Thursday's game on stretcher due to a collision

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.