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The Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong gets his hand on home plate before Pirates catcher Henry Davis can apply a tag to score on a fielder's choice by Alex Bregman during the ninth inning Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

‘It’s been a grind’: Chicago Cubs offense showing signs of life after salvaging series split with 7-2 win

May 28, 2026 at 10:49 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' 10-game losing streak and the lineup's prolonged top-to-bottom slump over the last two weeks naturally invites more scrutiny.

The Cubs' Ian Happ, right, celebrates with Michael Busch, left, and Alex Bregman after hitting a three-run home run off Pirates pitcher Yohan Ramírez during the seventh inning Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Chicago Cubs snap 10-game losing streak with 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates: ‘We all needed it’

May 27, 2026 at 10:18 p.m.

Not much had been going right for the Chicago Cubs before they put 23 runners on base en route to a 10-4 victory that ended a 10-game losing streak.

Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon delivers during the first inning against the Pirates on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Chicago Cubs’ Jameson Taillon ‘proud’ of reaching 10 years of service time — and Daniel Palencia’s limited use

May 27, 2026 at 7:17 p.m.

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon reached the 10-year service-time milestone Monday, and it brought reflection on his career for the 34-year-old.

Pirates catcher Henry Davis forces out the Cubs' Michael Busch on a fielder's choice by Moisés Ballesteros during the sixth inning Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Chicago Cubs are 2nd team in 10 years to have 2 10-game winning streaks and a 10-game skid in same season

May 26, 2026 at 10:45 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have plenty of reasons their MLB-best record transformed into the worst in the National League Central over the last 19 days.

Justin Steele throws a football during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 16, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs injuries: Justin Steele still weeks from throwing — and updates on Matthew Boyd and Jaxon Wiggins

May 26, 2026 at 6:59 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs remain hopeful left-hander Justin Steele will pitch for them before the end of the season. Steele, though, still has a long way to go before he's ready...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leaps in an unsuccessful attempt to catch a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Chicago Cubs searching for answers after 9th consecutive loss: ‘We’ve got to play better’

May 25, 2026 at 6:48 p.m.

The veteran-laden Chicago Cubs have echoed a resolute faith that their recent struggles will not become a defining moment of the season.

Cubs pinch hitter Moisés Ballesteros takes off his helmet after grounding into a fielder’s choice with the bases loaded to end the sixth inning against the Reds on May 5, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Rough stretch for Cubs’ Moisés Ballesteros — and work pays off for Sox’s Noah Schultz

May 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Cubs rookie Moisés Ballesteros' hot start has morphed into a tough stretch over the last three weeks: 3-for-49 (.061) in his last 15 games.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera throws during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on May 20, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

How Chicago Cubs are viewing Edward Cabrera’s season — including his early exit from team’s 5th straight loss

May 20, 2026 at 11:01 p.m.

As the Chicago Cubs navigate the injuries to the rotation, Edward Cabrera still possesses the type of upside that in-season improvements could make him one of their best starters.

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is unable to make a diving catch on a double by Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich in the fifth inning Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs lose their 4th straight game — and fall out of 1st place in the NL Central

May 19, 2026 at 11:16 p.m.

Nearly two weeks ago, the Chicago Cubs were riding the high of their second 10-game winning streak of the season. How quickly things can turn.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Trent Thornton throws against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

‘It’s been a ride’: Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton embracing return after tearing his Achilles

May 19, 2026 at 7:26 p.m.

"Here we are, back in the big leagues, just soaking it all in on a really good team," 32-year-old Chicago Cubs pitcher Trent Thornton said of his return from last...

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