{
  "id": 8828866,
  "title": "Cubs' Alex Bregman posts gruesome photo of his face after getting hit by foul ball",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/cubs-alex-bregman-posts-gruesome-photo-of-his-face-after-getting-hit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T03:08:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cubs-alex-bregman-posts-gruesome-030847304.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman sustained a serious injury after being hit by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle during a game against the Cincinnati Reds. The incident occurred in the fourth inning, and Bregman was immediately taken to the dugout, where he collapsed, covering his face with both hands. A trainer applied a towel to his face, and he was escorted into the clubhouse. Bregman posted a photo to Instagram, showing his swollen, bloodied cheek and a message wishing well-wishers \"Thanks for all the messages y all. I'll be back.\" The Cubs' manager, Craig Counsell, stated that Bregman had a cut under his eye and was bleeding from his nose. It is unclear if Bregman will be ready for the playoffs, which are scheduled to begin in a little over a week.",
  "summary": "Former Astros star Alex Bregman was standing in the on-deck circle when he was hit in the face by a foul ball Sunday. Now, his eye is swollen completely shut.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alex Bregman injured by foul ball on September 20, 2026",
    "Third baseman hit in on-deck circle during Cubs-Reds game",
    "Bregman posts Instagram photo of swollen, bloodied cheek"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cubs news: Alex Bregman's photo of his face after injury is not for the squeamish",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/cubs-news-alex-bregmans-photo-of-his-face-after-injury-is-not-for-the",
        "published": "2026-09-21T05:22:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}