Bregman takes blame for Cubs' loss to Giants after poor performance
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:52 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman expressed disappointment in himself following his team's 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on June 7, 2026. Bregman went 0-for-5 at the plate and made the final out of the game. This marks a difficult period for the Cubs, as Bregman, in his first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, aimed to turn around the team's offensive struggles. The Cubs will look to bounce back in their next matchup.
- •Cubs lost 2-1 to the Giants on June 7, 2026.
- •Bregman went 0-for-5 and made the last out.
- •Bregman is in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract.
- •Cubs are struggling offensively this season.
- •Next game presents an opportunity for the team to improve.
- 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Bregman pinpoints what he’s been ‘awful’ at since signing $175m Chicago Cubs contract
- 12:50 PMNew York Post — ‘Terrible’ Alex Bregman takes blame for Cubs downfall after signing $175 million deal - New York Post
- 12:22 PMBleacher Report — Alex Bregman Takes Blame, Reacts to Cubs Fans' Boos After Poor Play amid $175 million Contract - Bleacher Report
- 6:52 AMESPN — 'Terrible' Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' woes
"Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the Giants on Sunday night.
"Alex Bregman did not hide from the boos at Wrigley Field, and he did not soften his review of a brutal first Cubs season. Chicago brought him in to anchor the middle of the lineup.
"Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman was candid about his 2026 performance following Sunday's 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:52 PMAlex Bregman pinpoints what he’s been ‘awful’ at since signing $175m Chicago Cubs contract
Alex Bregman did not hide from the boos at Wrigley Field, and he did not soften his review of a brutal first Cubs season. Chicago brought him in to anchor the middle of the lineup.
- New York PostJun 8, 2026, 12:50 PM‘Terrible’ Alex Bregman takes blame for Cubs downfall after signing $175 million deal - New York Post
The Cubs won the Alex Bregman sweepstakes — but so far it’s been nothing but a $175 million bust.
- Bleacher ReportJun 8, 2026, 12:22 PMAlex Bregman Takes Blame, Reacts to Cubs Fans' Boos After Poor Play amid $175 million Contract - Bleacher Report
Chicago Cubs star Alex Bregman was candid about his 2026 performance following Sunday's 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
- ESPNJun 8, 2026, 6:52 AM'Terrible' Bregman shoulders blame for Cubs' woes
Chicago third baseman Alex Bregman, in the first year of a five-year, $175 million contract, put the blame for his team's offensive woes on himself after going 0-for-5 and making the last out in the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the Giants on Sunday night.
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