Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - May 16, 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.

Pirates fans get one last insult after watching playoff hopes dieThe Pittsburgh Pirates are officially out of the postseason race. But apparently, that wasn't painful enough. After the Pirates swept the Kansas City Royals ove

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.

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

Paul Skenes revives tired WBC excuse after Pirates season slips awayThe Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t miss the postseason because of one player, one stretch or one bad decision. But if you’re making a list of reasons why a team that

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.

Rafael Flores Jr.’s colorful quote captures why Pirates trust him in big momentsRafael Flores Jr. might have delivered the best explanation possible for why the Pittsburgh Pirates have grown so comfortable putting him in important situation

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.

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

Pirates offense just embarrassed the Steelers in the funniest possible wayFor years, Pittsburgh sports fans have been able to count on at least one thing: If one of the city’s teams was going to have trouble scoring, it was probably g

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

Skenes Blames WBC for VelocityPirates ace feels tournament is 'root' of drop this season (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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.

MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Pirates 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.

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.

Pirates bullpen collapse made their 2026 playoff miss feel inevitableThere will be plenty of blame to go around when the Pittsburgh Pirates begin dissecting why a season that carried legitimate postseason expectations will end wi

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.

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Pirates Braxton Ashcraft injury has no structural damageThe Bucs got some good injury news over the weekend.

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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 📲

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Pirates’ playoff elimination makes Brandon Lowe decision their first major test of 2027 ambitionThe Pittsburgh Pirates can officially stop pretending there is anything left to play for in 2026 beyond pride, development and perhaps finally finishing with a

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.

Royals vs. Pirates (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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

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Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Michael Wacha vs. Lake BacharThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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.

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

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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 [...]

Royals vs. Pirates (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Cubs vs. Reds (09/19/2026)

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

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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.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Noah Cameron vs. Bubba ChandlerThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Henry Davis helped shape Pirates future even if his own is running outHenry Davis has spent the past few years proving he can be a major-league catcher. The question now is whether he’s done enough to remain the Pittsburgh Pirates

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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Brandon Lowe's openness to a Pirates extension means nothing given team's stingy historyThe Pittsburgh Pirates just had another door open to them after Brandon Lowe's comments on a extension. However, them walking through is, at best, uncertain.

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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.

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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Breaking down the Pirates' prospects and potential breakouts on Arizona Fall League rostersThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ season might be winding down, but there will still be plenty of meaningful baseball for the organization to follow this fall. Pittsburgh

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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.

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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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 🎥

Royals vs. Pirates (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 8-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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

Braxton Ashcraft shutdown comes with one huge silver lining for PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates almost certainly won't see Braxton Ashcraft pitch again this season. Considering how important the right-hander has become to Pittsburgh'

Livvy Dunne Claps Back at Fan ✋Influencer defends BF Paul Skenes with 'South Park' meme after troll comment

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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Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Randy Dobnak vs. Paul SkenesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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

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.

Don Kelly accidentally highlighted Henry Davis' biggest problem with attempted complimentHenry Davis hit his 10th home run of the season Thursday, and if you've watched Davis hit for any length of time, you can probably picture it without even seein

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.

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Three young players that could be stars next season for PiratesThe Bucs have some good young talent.

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.

Pirates suddenly have an exciting Rafael Flores Jr. problem to solveA year ago, Rafael Flores Jr. was nothing more than an intriguing name in the David Bednar trade. He could hit; that much was fairly clear. Whether he could cat

Paul Skenes Trade Ideas 💡Which New York team offers better package for Pirates ace? 📲

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.

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.