{
  "id": 9671312,
  "title": "Alex Bregman's wild MLB playoff streak has him in rare air – injured face willing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/alex-bregmans-wild-mlb-playoff-streak-has-him-in-rare-air-injured",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T01:43:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alex-bregmans-wild-mlb-playoff-014314150.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alex Bregman's remarkable MLB playoff streak has garnered him considerable attention as the Chicago Cubs prepare to enter the postseason. On September 24, the Cubs secured a National League wild-card berth by defeating the Miami Marlins. This marks Bregman's 10th consecutive season playing in the postseason, despite his ongoing injury. He is the first position player to achieve this feat with multiple teams, having played with the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. Bregman's tenure with these clubs spans eight years with the Astros and two with the Red Sox and Cubs, after signing a five-year, $175 million contract with Chicago in January. Bregman's success in the postseason is evident through his consistent performance, having hit 26 home runs, posted an .804 OPS, and provided 5.4 WAR with the Cubs this season. His impact on the Cubs cannot be overstated, as they have reached the postseason for the first time in three years under his leadership. Bregman's trend of postseason play has put him among legends like Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Greg Maddux, who each achieved 10 consecutive postseason appearances. Bregman is currently second to Hall of Famer Kenley Jansen, who made it 13 consecutive seasons with the Dodgers. Despite his 102 career postseason games, 19 homers, and 91 hits, Bregman still has work to do to match some of postseason legends like Reggie Jackson, who reached the postseason 10 times in 12 years. Regardless, Bregman's impact is undeniable, as he continues to leave no doubt that wherever he plays, winning follows.",
  "summary": "Cubs' Alex Bregman makes history with a decade straight of playoff appearances.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alex Bregman has played in 10 consecutive MLB postseasons with three different teams.",
    "The Chicago Cubs secured a National League wild-card berth on September 24.",
    "Bregman is the first position player to achieve this feat with multiple teams."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Alex Bregman's milestone streak cements his status alongside legendary players, showcasing his consistent postseason performance and underscoring his ability to contribute to winning teams across multiple franchises.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}