Cubs face the Pirates leading series 1-0

Pittsburgh Pirates (74-74, third in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (82-66, second in the NL Central)

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Alex Bregman hits his 25th homer and the Cubs pound the Pirates 12-2 to end their 4-game skid

— Alex Bregman hit his 25th homer and doubled among three hits, Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday to end a four-game slide.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs: Game Highlights

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs: Game Highlights

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Pirates bring win streak into matchup with the Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates (74-73, third in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (81-66, second in the NL Central)

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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.

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Early MLB free agency intel: Skubal, Chisholm, Arraez, more

MLB front offices are already thinking ahead to the offseason. Here are the storylines and names to know.

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MLB Power Rankings Week 24: AL contender rising in mid-September

With a few weeks left in the regular season, the 2026 postseason picture is taking shape -- with one team jumping up our list amid a playoff push.

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2026 MLB core rankings: Who has the most star talent?

Dodgers or Brewers? Red Sox or Yankees? We rank the clubs with the most star power under control through 2028.

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