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The 2026 Gold Glove Award finalists were announced on Wednesday, featuring five Chicago Cubs and one Chicago White Sox player. Pete Crow-Armstrong is the leading candidate for the National League Platinum Glove, while Bobby Witt Jr. is favored in the American League. Winners will be revealed on November 1.
The Chicago Cubs have earned five Gold Glove Award finalists for the 2026 season, reflecting their status as the league's best defensive team. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, Dansby Swanson, and Seiya Suzuki received nominations. Crow-Armstrong is the clear favorite in center field, while Bregman leads at third base. The Cubs are also expected to win the team Gold Glove award. Winners will be announced on November 1.
The Chicago Cubs were swept by the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series, ending their season. Despite a strong regular season, the team struggled significantly on offense in the playoffs. Key players Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman criticized the team's effort, with Crow-Armstrong stating that players need to 'show up' when it matters. The Cubs had previously eliminated the Padres in 2025 but failed to advance this year.
The Chicago Cubs exited the 2026 postseason in the Wild Card round, prompting a major offseason overhaul. Despite a historic season for Pete Crow-Armstrong, the team’s pitching staff was the worst in baseball. With key players like Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ entering free agency, the front office faces pressure to rebuild the rotation and outfield while addressing questions about the organization’s long-term strategy.
The 2026 MLB postseason begins Tuesday with the Wild Card Series. CBS Sports predicts Jacob Misiorowski will throw 106 mph, Pete Crow-Armstrong will record a 4-4 series, and Ben Rice will benefit from an ABS challenge. The 12-team bracket features the Rays, Guardians, Brewers, and Dodgers with byes.
The 2026 MLB postseason field is set with 12 teams, led by the Milwaukee Brewers' 103-win season. CBS Sports ranks Pete Crow-Armstrong as the top player, followed by Yordan Alvarez and Cam Schlittler. The bracket features key matchups like the Cubs vs. Padres and Yankees vs. Red Sox, with the World Series scheduled to begin October 23.
The 2026 MLB regular season concluded with a stark divide between the National and American Leagues, historic individual performances, and a resurgence of traditional small-ball strategies. The National League dominated the postseason field, with the Milwaukee Brewers securing the top seed and the Los Angeles Dodgers attempting a three-peat, while the American League saw three playoff teams finish with 86 or fewer wins, a historic low. Individual milestones included Pete Crow-Armstrong becoming the first Chicago Cub to achieve a 40-40 season and Jacob Misiorowski posting a sub-2.00 ERA with 100 mph average velocity. The season also marked the successful debut of automated ball-strike technology, a massive collapse for the New York Mets, and a dramatic turnaround for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox.
Pete Crow-Armstrong secured a historic 40-40 season for the Chicago Cubs, cementing his MVP case as the team clinched the postseason. However, the club faces roster uncertainties, including potential departures for Ian Happ and reporter Taylor McGregor, and injury concerns for pitcher Kevin Gausman.
The Chicago Cubs and White Sox made history on September 25, 2026, by clinching playoff berths within two minutes of each other. The White Sox secured their spot with a 9-1 win over the Kansas City Royals at 3:45 p.m., followed by the Cubs’ 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins at 3:47 p.m. This marks the first time both teams have qualified for the postseason on the same day, though both face uncertain playoff paths due to recent slumps and injury concerns.
The Chicago Cubs secured a National League wild-card berth for the second consecutive year after defeating the Miami Marlins 2-1 at Wrigley Field. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to record 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season, stealing his 40th base in the first inning. Matthew Boyd delivered a strong performance, pitching seven scoreless innings, while the bullpen closed out the game. The victory ensures Chicago returns to the postseason, with the team now competing for the top wild-card seed to gain home-field advantage in the opening series.
The Chicago Cubs secured their 2026 postseason berth with a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field. Matthew Boyd delivered a strong performance, allowing just two runs, while Pete Crow-Armstrong reached the 40-40 club. The win ensures Chicago’s playoff spot, though the team remains in second place in the Wild Card race.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs and a triple to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on September 16, 2026. The performance set a new franchise record for home runs by a left-handed hitter and moved him closer to a historic 40-40 season. Alex Bregman also had a three-hit night, helping the Cubs maintain their lead in the National League wild-card race.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-4 on September 16, 2026, securing a half-game lead in the National League wild-card race. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs and a triple, while Alex Bregman recorded three hits, including a home run and a triple. Starter Shota Imanaga pitched six innings with eight strikeouts. The victory extends the Cubs' strong second-half performance, though the Braves remain in control of the division.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run of the 2026 season on September 6, tying the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning. However, the Chicago Cubs lost 10-3 to the Miami Marlins, failing to complete a series sweep. Clay Holmes struggled with command, allowing eight earned runs in 4.1 innings. Crow-Armstrong became the first left-handed hitter in Cubs history since Billy Williams in 1970 to reach 40 home runs in a season, while also becoming the youngest Cub to achieve this milestone. The loss ended the Cubs' series against Miami, with the team preparing for a three-game series in Milwaukee.
Pete Crow-Armstrong reached 40 home runs in a 10-3 loss to the Marlins, becoming the youngest Cub to achieve the milestone. Justin Steele’s second rehab outing suggested a multi-inning reliever role, while Kevin Alcantara received time at first base to bolster his long-term value.