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MLB manager knows he's done if team misses playoffs | Nightengale's Notebook

MLB manager knows he's done if team misses playoffs | Nightengale's Notebook

Which MLB managers are out if their teams don't make the playoffs?
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Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Sunday 9/20, 12:40 CT

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Sunday 9/20, 12:40 CT

The Cubs will try to clinch a postseason spot.
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Cubs' Alex Bregman hospitalized after getting hit in face with foul ball

Cubs' Alex Bregman hospitalized after getting hit in face with foul ball

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was taken to the hospital after being struck in the face by a foul ball during Sunday's game.
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Cubs 9, Reds 1: Pete Crow-Armstrong ties Kyle Schwarber for the MLB home run lead

Cubs 9, Reds 1: Pete Crow-Armstrong ties Kyle Schwarber for the MLB home run lead

… but Alex Bregman got hit in the face by a foul ball.
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Cubs clobber Reds to reach brink of clinch, lose star Alex Bregman

Cubs clobber Reds to reach brink of clinch, lose star Alex Bregman

The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 in the final game of the season at Great American Ball Park. The Reds finished 38-43 at home this year.
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Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck

Cubs 3B Alex Bregman sent to hospital for tests after being hit in face by foul ball while on deck

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman left Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds after being struck in the face by a foul ball while standing near the on-deck circle
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Reds RHP Julian Garcia (elbow) to IL, RHP Julian Aguiar recalled

Reds RHP Julian Garcia (elbow) to IL, RHP Julian Aguiar recalled

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Julian Aguiar, who debuted in 2024 before Tommy John surgery wiped out his 2025, was called up to pair with Chase Burns.
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A quick look at the Postseason picture for the Braves

A quick look at the Postseason picture for the Braves

The quicker the Braves wrap this division up, the better.
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Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Saturday 9/19, 5:40 CT

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Saturday 9/19, 5:40 CT

The Cubs look to even up the series in Cincinnati.
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Boyd ends 6-start winless streak, Cubs beat Reds 5-2 to close on playoff berth

Boyd ends 6-start winless streak, Cubs beat Reds 5-2 to close on playoff berth

Matthew Boyd ended a six-start winless streak, Dansby Swanson hit his first home run since coming off the injured list and the Chicago Cubs moved closer to their second straight playoff berth by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-2
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Reds' Chase Burns is nearing an important milestone in his development

Reds' Chase Burns is nearing an important milestone in his development

Cincinnati Reds 23-year-old pitcher Chase Burns is looking to reach 30 starts in 2026. He made start No. 29 in the Reds victory over the Cubs Friday.
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Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds to inch closer to playoff clinch

Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds to inch closer to playoff clinch

The Chicago Cubs scored late to beat the Cincinnati Reds Sept. 19. They can clinch a playoff berth as early as Sunday's series finale at GABP.