He has played a lot of October

Alex Bregman has appeared in 102 postseason games. That puts him ninth all-time among major-league players.

“Alex Bregman has played in a lot of playoff games. Like, a lot.”

Two rings already

He is a two-time World Series champion and wants a third, in his first year with the Cubs.

The 175 million dollar bet

Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million free-agent deal with the Cubs last offseason.

Not paid for the resume

The Cubs did not sign him for his postseason history. They signed him because he is a good player in any month.

“He didn't get that contract because of his postseason experience but because he's a really good baseball player regardless of the month”

Scorching since the break

Bregman carried a 1.029 OPS over his previous 55 games into Monday, with Gold Glove-caliber defense at third base.

Nothing changes in October

The Cubs do not want Bregman doing anything differently when the calendar flips. They need exactly what he already does.

Counsell on relentlessness

Manager Craig Counsell described Bregman as a player who simply refuses to stop coming at you, no matter the situation.

“Alex is going to keep being Alex and just be relentless and try to beat you.”

Experience helps, not required

Counsell pushed back on the idea that October reps are mandatory, pointing to players who thrived with none.

“It's important, but it's not mandatory. I can list off tons of examples of guys who have had unbelievable postseasons without experience.”

He might not sleep

Counsell said Bregman wakes up and goes to bed with the same mindset, then joked he is not sure Bregman sleeps at all.

“That's how he wakes up. If he sleeps, that's how he goes to sleep. I'm not sure that he sleeps.”

The numbers still count

Bregman ranks eighth all-time in postseason at-bats, sixth in runs scored and seventh in home runs. That has to be worth something.

The clubhouse voice

He has been praised all season for off-field conversations with teammates, and that steadiness should matter most under the brightest lights.

Teammates feel the lift

Left-hander Matthew Boyd said Bregman's preparation raises the level of everyone around him.

“The way he can attack and prepare just makes us all better.”

Crow-Armstrong ties a legend

In a 7-3 win over the Braves, Pete Crow-Armstrong had four hits and his 42nd homer, matching Billy Williams for most by a Cubs lefty.

“That was 42 for Billy.”

Three steals from history

Crow-Armstrong drove in four to reach 102 RBI and stole his 37th base. Three more and he joins the 40-40 club, only the seventh player ever.

Peterson shuts down Atlanta

David Peterson blanked the Braves for six innings, allowing one run and three hits against one of baseball's most dangerous lineups.

“Peterson kind of made it look easy for six innings.”