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MLB · Platinum Gloves

Bellinger and Crow-Armstrong take the Platinum Gloves

Bellinger led the American League in SABR’s final Defensive Index. Crow-Armstrong led National League center fielders, with Brice Turang atop the overall NL list.

Published November 6, 2026

Cody Bellinger
Pete Crow-Armstrong
New York Yankees

Team analysis · 2027 roster planning

Give the Cubs' offense a rotation

Chicago led MLB with 850 runs, but all five late-season rotation choices reached free agency. Our full analysis funds three starters, protects important bats and tests the cost of choosing an internal staff.

Published November 3, 2026

Chicago Cubs
MLB
Roster construction

MLB · Wild Card Series

Padres sweep Cubs after Gavin Sheets' pinch-hit homer, advance to face Brewers

Sheets turned a one-run game with a two-run shot in the fourth. San Diego won 4-1 and held Chicago to one run across the series.

Published October 1, 2026

San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs
Gavin Sheets

Cubs · 40/40 history

Crow-Armstrong reaches 40/40. The Cubs have a first of their own.

Pete Crow-Armstrong stole his 40th base Thursday to pair with 45 home runs, becoming the seventh player with a 40/40 season and the first Cub to do it.

Updated September 24, 2026 · Published September 24, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong
Chicago Cubs
40/40 club

MLB · Cubs injury

Bregman struck by a foul ball on deck; hospital tests are pending.

Alex Bregman was hit below the left eye by teammate Michael Busch's foul ball and taken for X-rays and CT scans. Chicago had not announced the results.

Published September 20, 2026

Alex Bregman
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds