Bregman is absent from the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader in Boston.
After missing three contests with multiple facial fractures, Bregman returned to action for the first game, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Matt Shaw will fill in at third base for the Cubs in Friday's nightcap.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Returning to lineup at DH
Rotowire
Bregman (face) will start at designated hitter and bat third in the first game of Friday's doubleheader in Boston.
Bregman sustained multiple facial fractures and a swollen left eye after being struck by a ball while in the on-deck circle during Sunday's game against the Reds. He did not require surgery, however, and the 32-year-old has made a rapid recovery to return to the Cubs' lineup as he gets ramped back up ahead of the postseason.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Resumes hitting
Rotowire
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Bregman (face) resumed hitting Wednesday and it "went well," per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures and a swollen left eye after being struck by a ball while in the on-deck circle last week. He took swings off the Trajekt machine Wednesday and is "feeling good in terms of the hitting part," according to Counsell, who added that the third baseman "needs to get the swelling down" in his left cheek before being cleared to play in games. The Cubs aren't ruling Bregman out for a return this weekend in Boston, but he will continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Will avoid IL stint
Rotowire
Manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that the Cubs will not place Bregman (face) on the injured list, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Bregman suffered multiple facial fractures after getting struck by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle Sunday. Though it remains unknown how far away he is from returning, the Cubs say that they are taking a day-by-day approach with the veteran third baseman and haven't ruled him out of returning before the end of the regular season. In the meantime, Pedro Ramirez is expected to receive the bulk of starts at third base.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Suffers multiple facial fractures
Rotowire
Bregman has been diagnosed with multiple facial fractures after being struck on the left side of the face with a foul ball while on the on-deck circle during Sunday's game versus the Reds, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
The injury will end Bregman's regular season, but he does not need surgery and is hopeful of returning at some point during the postseason. When exactly that return might happen is unclear, but more could be known later this week after the Cubs see how the third baseman progresses. Bregman overcame a slow start to finish with a .262/.352/.452 batting line and 26 home runs over 153 games in his first season with the Cubs. With Bregman out, the Cubs could turn to Pedro Ramirez at third base.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Struck by foul ball
Rotowire
Bregman was removed from Sunday's game against the Reds after being struck in the face by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
A check swing by Michael Busch resulted in an unusual trajectory for the foul ball, and Bregman had minimal time to protect himself. The veteran third baseman immediately headed to the clubhouse and was replaced by a pinch hitter. According to Montemurro, Bregman had a laceration, a bloody nose and a swollen cheek. He was sent to the hospital to be evaluated further.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Tallies three hits, 25th home run
Rotowire
Bregman went 3-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 12-2 win over the Pirates.
After a scorching-hot August in which he recorded 12 home runs and a 1.025 OPS, Bregman has kept things rolling in September with a 1.039 OPS and two long balls across 10 games. The veteran third baseman is now up to 25 home runs overall, and a hot finish to the season could give him his third 30-homer campaign of his career. Bregman has put a slow start to the year behind him and has emerged as an offensive force for the Cubs down the stretch.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Extends hitting streak Friday
Rotowire
Bregman went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 6-1 win over the Marlins.
The veteran third baseman extended his hitting streak to eight games and continued a torrid stretch of baseball that dates back farther. Since the beginning of August, Bregman is slashing .308/.372/.662 with 13 home runs and 34 RBI across 32 games. With the hot stretch, Bregman now has his fifth career season with at least 20 homers and 80 RBI, and his first such campaign since he was with the Astros in 2023.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Power surge continues Wednesday
Rotowire
Bregman went 2-for-4 with a home run and four total RBI in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers.
Bregman hit his 24th home run of the season in the first inning, a two-run shot against Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski. The veteran third baseman just wrapped up a tremendous month of August and is carrying momentum into September. He has been on a power surge as well with eight long balls in his last 12 games. Bregman is certainly heating up at the right time for fantasy managers who have stayed patient all year.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Two homers not enough
Rotowire
Bregman went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Mariners.
Bregman homered in the first and ninth innings, ending a seven-game stretch without a long ball. The third baseman's big performance still wasn't enough for the Cubs, but it was a positive to see him get back on track in the power department. For the year, Bregman is batting .258 with a .765 OPS, 18 homers, 66 RBI, 71 runs scored, 24 doubles, one triple and three stolen bases over 126 contests.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Erupts for three homers, seven RBI
Rotowire
Bregman went 3-for-3 with two walks, three home runs and seven RBI in Wednesday's 12-6 win over the Nationals.
Bregman is officially on fire as he recorded his first career three-homer game and just his second multi-homer game of the season. The seven RBI are also a new career best. The veteran third baseman is now up to 16 long balls overall, and he's sporting a robust 1.123 OPS in 11 games this month with five of those home runs and 14 RBI. Bregman has put a sluggish start to the year behind him, and based on his recent performance, he could end up being a major difference-maker down the stretch.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Tallies three hits, two RBI in win
Rotowire
Bregman went 3-for-6 with a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Royals.
Bregman has mostly underwhelmed in his first season with the Cubs, but he turned back the clock with a productive performance Sunday. The veteran third baseman historically plays better down the stretch, and he should remain in the lineup most days as Chicago jockeys for playoff positioning. Bregman is now slashing .263/,317/.395 with a home run, six RBI and six runs scored across nine games this month.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Hits key home run Thursday
Rotowire
Bregman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 3-2, extra-innings win over the Blue Jays. He also stole a base.
Chicago was scoreless with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning when Bregman gave the team a huge jolt, clubbing his 12th home run of the season off stingy Toronto closer Louis Varland to tie the game at 2-2. The veteran third baseman is now sporting a .766 OPS across six games this month. For his career, Bregman has a .955 OPS in August, which is his best of any month, so a hot streak could be just around the corner.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Leads charge Thursday
Rotowire
Bregman went 2-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Thursday's 4-2, 10-inning win over the Cardinals.
Bregman had a nice series against St. Louis, going 10-for-18 with a home run, three RBI and seven runs scored across the four games. Overall, the veteran third baseman is now slashing .248/.341/.381 through106 contests and seems to be trending upward after a slow start to his tenure with the Cubs. Bregman has also been incredibly durable, as he's now played in all but three of Chicago's games this season.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Heading to bench Sunday
Rotowire
Bregman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
After going 0-for-12 with two walks and four strikeouts in the past three games, the veteran third baseman will exit the lineup Sunday to end a run of 25 consecutive starts. Rookie Pedro Ramirez will step in at the hot corner for the series finale as Bregman's season-long OPS is down to .682 through 102 contests.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Reaches 10-homer mark
Rotowire
Bregman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Twins.
Bregman opened the scoring with a two-run blast off Zebby Matthews in the first inning, giving him his 10th home run of the season. The veteran infielder has begun to heat up after a slow first half, homering three times over his last five games. Bregman entered the All-Star break with a lackluster .241 average and .696 OPS, but his recent surge could be an encouraging sign that he's turning things up offensively.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Homers again Sunday
Rotowire
Bregman went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, an additional run scored and four total RBI in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Reds.
Bregman goes into the All-Star break with home runs on consecutive days to give himself a little momentum after a mostly uneven first half of the season. The veteran third baseman is batting .241 with a .695 OPS, nine long balls and 41 RBI across 94 contests. During his career, Bregman's best two months by OPS are August and July, so he could be primed for continued success after the break.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Plates winning runs with homer
Rotowire
Bregman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in a 5-3 win against the Reds on Saturday.
Bregman made a huge impact with his lone hit, as he launched a two-run homer to left field in the seventh inning to break a 3-3 tie. That ended up being the decisive knock, as neither team scored for the remainder of the game. Bregman entered Saturday in an 0-for-11, three-game skid, and he's had a subpar first half of the campaign, slashing .236/.333/.345 with eight homers, 43 runs, 37 RBI and two stolen bases through 93 contests.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Doubles, drives in two Tuesday
Rotowire
Bregman went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Orioles.
While it's mostly been a down season for Bregman, he has two multi-hit efforts across his last four games, and he's collected seven RBI in his last eight games. The veteran third baseman has played in all but two of Chicago's contests so far, and he's sporting a .690 OPS with seven home runs and 34 RBI overall. Bregman has traditionally been a better second-half performer during his career, and his consistent playing time gives fantasy managers some hope that he'll build momentum as the year moves along.
... See More... See Less
Cubs' Alex Bregman: Powers offense Tuesday
Rotowire
Bregman went 1-for-3 with two walks and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Padres.
The veteran third baseman connected for his seventh home run of the season in the second inning against San Diego starter JP Sears. Bregman is struggling overall this month with a .200 batting average and 12 RBI in 25 games, and he's yet to really hit his stride in Chicago. His current .690 OPS would be the lowest of his 11-year MLB career.
