{
  "id": 8951836,
  "title": "Look: Cubs' Alex Bregman shows aftermath after taking foul ball to face",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/look-cubs-alex-bregman-shows-aftermath-after-taking-foul-ball-to-face",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:37:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/look-cubs-alex-bregman-shows-153710164.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman suffered a foul ball injury to his face during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The incident occurred in the top of the fourth inning when teammate Michael Busch hit a 97-mph fastball that flew into the dirt and struck Bregman in the face. Bregman, a three-time All-Star and the second-highest home run hitter on the Cubs with 26, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. He initially showed wet blood on his left cheek and a black eye but later showed more extensive injuries, including deep black around his eye and swelling. Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed concern for Bregman's well-being, calling it a \"terrible, terrible accident.\" Despite the injury, Bregman continued to play, going 1 for 1 with an RBI and a walk at Great American Ball Park. The Cubs, who have the best offense in MLB with 835 runs, are currently leading the National League wild card race.",
  "summary": "Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman provided an update on his facial injury e Monday after being hit by a foul ball by teammate Michael Busch.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-21T03:08:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}