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Cubs adjust lineup ahead of series against Reds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:28 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Cubs adjust lineup ahead of series against Reds

Summary

The Chicago Cubs are set to face the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, August 28, 2026, after losing 2-0 to the Arizona Diamondbacks in their last game on Wednesday. Manager Craig Counsell has made a lineup change, moving Alex Bregman from third in the order to cleanup as he starts at third base. Bregman has had a mixed season, currently batting.252 with 19 home runs across 131 games. The Cubs hold a two-game lead for the top Wild Card spot as they pursue postseason positioning.

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Key Details

•Cubs last played on August 26, losing to the Diamondbacks.
•Bregman will bat cleanup and start at third base against the Reds.
•Cubs are currently 76-58, second in the NL Central.
•Chicago has a two-game lead for the top Wild Card position.

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6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs Announce Alex Bregman Decision Before Reds Series

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The Chicago Cubs are set to begin a weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday afternoon.Chicago’s last game came Wednesday when the Cubs fell 2-0 to the Arizona Diamondbacks.Ahead of Friday’s game, which will feature Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder against Cubs righty David Peterson, manager Craig Counsell made a few changes to his lineup.Cubs […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Alex Bregman Decision Before Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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