{
  "id": 9228416,
  "title": "Cubs Make Decision on Alex Bregman Following Scary Injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/cubs-make-decision-on-alex-bregman-following-scary-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T00:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/cubs-make-decision-on-alex-bregman-following-scary-injury-12475639"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Cubs have decided not to place third baseman Alex Bregman on the injured list following a frightening facial injury he sustained over the weekend. A foul ball hit Bregman in the face during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, forcing him to exit the game immediately and share updates on his injury via social media. Despite the severity of his fractures, Cubs reporter Taylor McGregor reported via X that the team is confident in Bregman's return before the postseason. Bregman has been one of the Cubs' most productive players this season, posting a .804 OPS with 26 home runs and 89 RBIs. He has also demonstrated strong performance in the second half of the season, ranking second in MLB with a 167 wRC+ since the All-Star break. However, a postseason absence for Bregman would be a significant setback for the Cubs, who are in a tight battle for a Wild Card spot. Currently holding the No. 4 seed, the Cubs are tied with the San Diego Padres in the standings, but are one game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies. They have two regular season games left, facing the Miami Marlins and Boston Red Sox, before aiming to secure home-field advantage in the postseason.",
  "summary": "The Chicago Cubs will not place third baseman Alex Bregman on the injured list, after suffering facial fractures over the weekend.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Alex Bregman’s Scary Injury Diagnosis Revealed; Playoffs Possible for Cubs Star?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/alex-bregmans-scary-injury-diagnosis-revealed-playoffs-possible-for",
        "published": "2026-09-22T00:12:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}