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What Happened To Alex Bregman? Cubs Star’s Foul Ball Facial Injury Explained

September 26, 2026September 21, 2026 by SportsXplain Staff

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after being struck near his left eye by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle during Chicago’s September 20, 2026 game against the Cincinnati Reds. The accident initially raised concerns that Bregman could miss the postseason, but subsequent examinations produced encouraging news. His … Read more

What Records Is Pete Crow-Armstrong Chasing?

September 24, 2026September 17, 2026 by SportsXplain Staff

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong is chasing a 40-home run, 40-stolen base season and several franchise and Major League Baseball records during the final days of the 2026 regular season. As of September 17, Crow-Armstrong has 44 home runs and 37 stolen bases. He needs three more steals to become the seventh player in MLB … Read more