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Cubs, Red Sox, and Astros swept in MLB playoffs due to key flaws

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Cubs, Red Sox, and Astros swept in MLB playoffs due to key flaws

Summary

The Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and Houston Astros were all swept out of the MLB playoffs, falling to the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees. The Cubs, despite leading the league in runs during the regular season, managed only one run in their two games. The Red Sox scored just two runs in 18 innings against the Yankees. Houston faced elimination after a poor performance from starter Hunter Brown, who yielded four runs in the first inning. Each team's struggles highlighted significant weaknesses, including pitching and batting inefficiencies, that must be addressed in the off-season.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs scored only one run against Padres in two games.
•Red Sox recorded two runs in 18 innings against Yankees.
•Astros' Hunter Brown allowed four runs in the first inning.
•Cubs need to revamp pitching staff ahead of next season.
•Red Sox seek power hitters to boost their offense.

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10:11 PMYahoo Sports — MLB playoffs fatal flaws: Why Cubs, Red Sox and Astros got swept – and how to fix them

What they're saying

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Pete Crow-Armstrong went 40-40 this season and the Cubs still went home after two games. Here's the flaws that doomed the Cubs, Red Sox and Astros.
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