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All MLB →- MLBWillson Contreras back in Red Sox lineup ahead of playoffsWillson Contreras returned to the Boston Red Sox lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale after missing eight games because of an injured right hand, raising hopes he will be ready for the playoffs after he cast doubt on his status just days earlier.
- MLBGuardians Win, Verlander Bows Out, Mets Find a GemGuardians Defy the Odds—Again The Cleveland Guardians just clinched their division for the 7th time in 11 years—all while sporting the 30th-ranked payroll in MLB. That’s not just luck; that’s a front office outworking everyone else. Small-market magic? More like small-market mastery. Verlander’s Emotional Farewell Justin Verlander walked off the mound one last time, holding his daughter’s hand. The man threw 250+ wins, two Cy Youngs, and a no-hitter in the World Series. If that’s not a first-ballot Hall of Famer, what is? The game’s losing a legend—no debate. Mets’ Rookie Rojas Looks Like a Steal Jefferson Rojas, 21 years old, just slashed .274/.338/.505 with 27 HR, 93 RBI, and 21 SB in his first full pro season. The Mets swiped him from the Cubs in the Clay Holmes trade—and that deal’s already looking lopsided. If Rojas keeps this up, he’s not just a highlight; he’s the future.
- MLBWhat to watch during MLB's final day of the 2026 seasonThere's still much to play for entering the final day of the regular season. We have your guide to the last few games of baseball before October.
- MLBMLB playoff picture 2026: Clinching scenarios, bracket, scheduleFrom current playoff matchups to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
- MLBPadres secure home-field advantage in wild-card rematch with CubsThe Padres beat the Diamondbacks 10-7 on Saturday to wrap up the No. 4 seed in the NL playoffs and will host every game in a best-of-three Wild Card Series against the fifth-seeded Cubs.
- MLBPadres secure home-field advantage in wild-card rematch with CubsThe Padres beat the Diamondbacks 10-7 on Saturday to wrap up the No. 4 seed in the NL playoffs and will host every game in a best-of-three Wild Card Series against the fifth-seeded Cubs.
- MLBCubs-Red Sox series finale moved to Florida amid storm threat in Boston— Major League Baseball moved a regular-season series finale between the Red Sox and Chicago Cubs from Fenway Park to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, because of a weekend storm threat in the Boston area.
- MLBRed Sox 4-3 Cubs (Sep 25, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game from September 25, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBRed Sox 4-3 Cubs (26 Sep, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game from 26 September 2026 on ESPN (AU).
- MLBRed Sox-Cubs finale set to be played Sunday at Tropicana FieldThe Red Sox and Cubs will play their regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field after the league relocated their series from Boston because of the forecast for inclement weather.
- MLBRed Sox-Cubs finale set to be played Sunday at Tropicana FieldThe Red Sox and Cubs will play their regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field after the league relocated their series from Boston because of the forecast for inclement weather.
- MLBAlex Bregman back with Cubs after foul ball hit him in faceCubs 3B Alex Bregman, who was hit by a foul ball Sunday and sustained multiple face fractures, returned Friday against the Red Sox.
- MLBChicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox: Game Highlights
- MLBespn.comFind the latest odds, spread and score prediction for the Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game on ESPN to be played on September 25, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBAlex Bregman back with Cubs after foul ball hit him in faceCubs 3B Alex Bregman, who was hit by a foul ball Sunday and sustained multiple face fractures, returned Friday against the Red Sox.
- MLBAlex Bregman back with Cubs after foul ball hit him in faceCubs 3B Alex Bregman, who was hit by a foul ball Sunday and sustained multiple face fractures, returned Friday against the Red Sox.
- MLBDodgers' Ohtani 1st to top MLB jersey sales 4 straight seasonsThe Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani has become the first player in the MLB to lead jersey sales at the end of four straight seasons since the figures were first tracked in 2010.
- MLBRed Sox move Cubs Game 2 up amid storm threat in BostonThe Red Sox are again adjusting their schedule, moving the start of the second game of Friday's doubleheader with the Cubs up by a half-hour because of concerns about an impending storm.
- MLBWhite Sox Shock MLB, Cubs Star Joins Elite 40-40 ClubWhite Sox Pull Off Unthinkable Playoff Run Story: After three straight 100-loss seasons, the White Sox—yes, those White Sox—clinched a postseason berth in 2026. The rebuild’s either ahead of schedule or the AL’s just that bad. Either way, bet against the South Siders at your own risk now. Data: 300+ losses from 2023-25. Zero playoff odds entering 2026. Now? They’re in. Cubs’ Crow-Armstrong Joins MLB’s 40-40 Club Story: Pete Crow-Armstrong just put up 40 HRs and 40 steals, joining an elite club (last guy? Betts, 2018). Cubs fans will be telling grandkids about this MVP-caliber season. Sharp Take: Speed-power combo like this doesn’t come around often. If he stays healthy, he’s a franchise cornerstone. Strikeout Record on Life Support Story: White Sox SS Colson Montgomery (222 Ks) is one whiff away from breaking Mark Reynolds’ single-season strikeout record (223). Four hitters were on pace to pass it this year—Montgomery’s the last man standing. Context: Reynolds set the record in
- MLBPCA Joins Elite 40/40 Club in MLB HistoryThe Bet: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Historic Night The Play – Bottom of the 1st, Cubs vs. Marlins. Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) swipes his 40th bag of the season, officially joining the 40/40 club—only the 7th player in MLB history to pull it off. He’s sitting at 45 homers and 40 steals, a stat line that’s got the league buzzing. The Context – The 40/40 club is rarer than a no-hitter. Before PCA, the last guy to do it was Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2023. The list reads like a Hall of Fame ballot: Bonds, Griffey, Soriano, and now Crow-Armstrong. At 22 years old, he’s the youngest ever to hit the mark. The Take – This isn’t just a flash-in-the-pan achievement. PCA’s speed and power combo is legit. The Cubs have something special here—a franchise cornerstone. If he stays healthy, we’re looking at a potential MVP candidate for the next decade. The Marlins just got a firsthand lesson in what happens when you let a generational talent get a head of steam early. The Numbers – 45 HR, 40 SB, .295 BA, .950 OPS
- MLBHow Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP year carried Cubs to MLB playoffsChicago officially punched its NL Wild Card ticket. And there is no doubt why the Cubs are where they are.
- MLBHow Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP year carried Cubs to MLB playoffsChicago officially punched its NL Wild Card ticket. And there is no doubt why the Cubs are where they are.
- MLBMLB playoffs 2026: Ranking teams by World Series pressureFor some teams this October, a victory would be even sweeter -- and a defeat all the more painful.
- MLBCubs 2-1 Marlins (Sep 24, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins MLB game from September 24, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBCubs earn second straight playoff berth with win over MarlinsThe Chicago Cubs clinched their second straight postseason berth a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
- MLBCubs earn second straight playoff berth with win over MarlinsThe Chicago Cubs clinched their second straight postseason berth a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
- MLBCubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 7th to reach 40-40 markCubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to join the 40-40 club after stealing his 40th base of the season on Thursday.
- MLBTaylor McGregor leaving Marquee Sports Network for full-time role at ESPNTaylor McGregor is leaving Marquee Sports Network after serving as the Chicago Cubs' sideline reporter to take on a full-time role with ESPN. McGregor confirmed the move to the Chicago Tribune, calling the decision a difficult one but an opportunity to take another step in her broadcasting career.
- MLBMarlins 3-2 Cubs (Sep 23, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Miami Marlins vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game from September 23, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBCounsell says Cubs at disadvantage after schedule changeCubs manager Craig Counsell was quick to point out the disadvantages his team faces this weekend after the league moved Sunday's contest against the Boston Red Sox to Friday due to a poor weather forecast.
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