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Cubs reliever Trent Thornton walks back on the mound as Reds catcher Jose Trevino rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs bullpen hit hard in 10-8 loss to Cincinnati Reds — and some key decisions loom for stretch run

August 28, 2026 at 7:23 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' 10-8, series-opening loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday was a prime example of why the relief corps will be so vital over the final 27 games...

Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs leaves the game during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Aug. 16, 2026, in Chicago. (Isaac Wasserman/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs have roster questions — including Dansby Swanson’s injury — following series loss to St. Louis

August 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' roster concerns magnified as Dansby Swanson exited after swinging at the first pitch he saw during the Sunday's 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cardinals left fielder Joshua Báez signals the No. 3 after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Cubs on Aug. 15, 2026, at Wrigley Field. It was Báez's third home run in his major-league debut. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Joshua Báez makes history at Chicago Cubs’ expense with 3 HRs in his MLB debut in St. Louis Cardinals’ 8-4 win

August 15, 2026 at 7:28 p.m.

Joshua Báez became the first player in history to hit three home runs in his MLB debut Saturday in the St. Louis Cardinals' 8-4 win against the Chicago Cubs at...

Cubs starter Clay Holmes (25) high-fives teammates in the dugout after being removed in the seventh inning against the Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Arm and hammer: Clay Holmes’ stellar start in home debut and Seiya Suzuki’s 3-run HR fuel Chicago Cubs’ 3-0 win

August 14, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

Clay Holmes tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run home run, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.

Cubs starter Colin Rea pitches during the first inning against the Yankees at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs drop series to New York Yankees — and now move on to host Los Angeles Dodgers and Tarik Skubal

August 2, 2026 at 7:42 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs lost 2-1 to the New York Yankees on trade deadline eve, and sent right-hander Jameson Taillon to the Toronto Blue Jays after he was designated last week.

Nico Hoerner, left, and Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrate after the Cubs' 5-2 victory against the Yankees on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Melissa Tamez/AP)

Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong deliver big hits, but an unheralded duo fuels Chicago Cubs’ 5-2 win

August 2, 2026 at 12:15 a.m.

As the Chicago Cubs' 5-2 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday showed, sometimes it’s the unheralded players and moves that play as prominent roles as the flashier ones.

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga walks off the field frustrated after the top of the sixth inning against the Yankees on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Imanaga gave up a pair of solo home runs in the Cubs' 2-0 loss. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs waste Shota Imanaga’s strong start in 2-0 loss to New York Yankees to open 7-game homestand

July 31, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

Shota Imanaga allowed two solo home runs in 6 2/3 innings Friday, but the Chicago Cubs managed only five hits in a 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees.

Cubs starter Matthew Boyd delivers against the Twins in the third inning Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Long time coming: Matthew Boyd celebrates 10-year milestone with a win — and Chicago Cubs fete 2016 champions

July 18, 2026 at 6:42 p.m.

Matthew Boyd reached 10 years of service time Saturday in the Chicago Cubs’ 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. The team also feted the 2016 World Series champions.

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski is thrown into the air by his teammates after his last game for the club at the end of a Spanish La Liga match against Real Betis on May 17, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu Parra)

Robert Lewandowski ready to provide a big lift to the Chicago Fire

July 14, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

Robert Lewandowski scored 119 goals in 192 appearances for Barcelona. He helped Barcelona win three La Liga championships in four seasons, including this year.

Chicago White Sox's Sam Antonacci celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Athletics in Chicago, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Resurgent Chicago White Sox sweep the Athletics — an exclamation point on a strong first half of the season

July 12, 2026 at 6:38 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox head into baseball’s unofficial halfway point tied atop the American League Central.

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