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Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with reporters before a game against the Reds at Wrigley Field on May 6, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs adjusting arms on the fly — and White Sox prospect Hagen Smith making strides

May 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs already are used to the challenges of a pitching staff that has been banged up by injuries. Ten pitchers from the 40-man roster are on the IL.

Chicago Cubs catcher Moisés Ballesteros celebrates after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on May 3, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Moisés Ballesteros is always on the attack: ‘He’s just incredibly confident’

May 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Moisés Ballesteros' 12 hits on the first pitch of an at-bat are tied for the most in the majors, while his 11 RBIs rank second.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell stands in the dugout before a game against the Phillies on April 22, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Craig Counsell hits a milestone — and why Seranthony Domínguez loves big moments

May 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell celebrated his 900th career win in the perfect Chicago way: with a shot of Jeppson's Malört.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, right, celebrates with teammate third baseman Alex Bregman after the 8-3 win over the Padres on April 28, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Big hits from Alex Bregman and ‘locked in’ Pete Crow-Armstrong help Chicago Cubs snap 3-game skid

April 29, 2026 at 7:25 a.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong capitalized on a pitch left over the plate and slugged a three-run homer to center field, effectively putting away the Chicago Cubs' 8-3 win over the San Diego...

Pitcher Justin Steele poses for a portrait during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Justin Steele’s injury setback means the Chicago Cubs lefty is likely out until after the All-Star break

April 28, 2026 at 9:43 p.m.

A setback during the build-up process has significantly pushed Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele's original timeline for his comeback from last April's elbow surgery.

Chicago Cubs left fielder Michael Conforto hits an RBI double during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on April 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Michael Conforto has a role model for staying elite: his Olympic gold medalist mother

April 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Michael Conforto can't remember exactly how old he was when he first held one of his mom's Olympic medals.

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs throws during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Ryan Sirius Sun/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series loss to LA Dodgers, including more injuries and comeback attempts

April 26, 2026 at 7:43 p.m.

As they head to San Diego for a three-game set, here are three takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' series loss to the defending World Series champions.

Cubs starter Colin Rea collects his thoughts after giving up a two-run home run to the Dodgers' Max Muncy in the third inning on April 25, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Harry How/Getty)

Chicago Cubs’ winning streak ends at 10 games with 12-4 loss: ‘We did not have a good pitching day’

April 25, 2026 at 11:35 p.m.

The Los Angeles Dodgers tagged Colin Rea and Javier Assad for six runs each, and the Chicago Cubs lost 12-4 loss to snap their winning streak at 10 games.

The Cubs' Dansby Swanson (7) and Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrate Swanson's tiebreaking two-run home run against the Dodgers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Los Angeles. The Cubs won 6-4. (Luke Hales/Getty)

Boobirds and an electric environment: Chicago Cubs and a budding rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers

April 25, 2026 at 7:12 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday proved how exciting a game can be when two teams featuring stars around the diamond put together a great...

Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson reacts after hitting the go-ahead two-run home run to score Pete Crow-Armstrong during the ninth inning game against the Dodgers on April 24, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Chicago Cubs rally late for 10th straight win behind HRs from Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson

April 25, 2026 at 8:37 a.m.

Dansby Swanson turned toward the Chicago Cubs dugout and could only throw his hands up, part shrug, part "what can you say?" as he began his trot around the bases.

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