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Cubs designated hitter BJ Murray Jr. looks out from the dugout before a game against the Brewers on Sept. 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: BJ Murray Jr.’s ‘long journey’ to Cubs — and a ‘cool’ honor for Sox’s Tristan Peters

September 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

BJ Murray Jr. got a base hit in his big-league debut for the Chicago Cubs this week. Murray became just the 10th Bahamian to reach the majors and second with...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman looks at a pitch during the fourth inning against the Brewers on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs waste 5 runs off Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski in a 9-5 loss

September 3, 2026 at 12:20 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs forced Jacob Misiorowski to throw 92 pitches in four innings and tagged him for a season-high five earned runs on five hits and four walks. But that...

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ throws out Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz during the ninth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

How the Chicago Cubs’ outfield approach is helping them lead MLB in preventing extra bases

September 3, 2026 at 12:04 a.m.

Opposing teams are clearly respecting the arms of the Chicago Cubs' starting outfield — Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki — with the lowest percentage of advance attempts.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia stands beside the mound as Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (right) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 1, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ offense and defense have led the way. Can the pitching staff be more consistent in September?

September 2, 2026 at 12:20 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs couldn't hold their three-run lead as a four-run sixth inning by the Milwaukee Brewers delivered a big blow in a 9-4 loss Tuesday.

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman watches his home run against the Brewers in the fourth inning Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs outslug Milwaukee Brewers in 17-3 blowout win to cap NL record home run month

August 31, 2026 at 11:39 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs slugged a franchise record nine home runs in a 17-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, putting an exclamation point on a stellar month of power production.

Cubs pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn throws in the sixth inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 29, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Zeferjahn looking to make the impact the team envisioned at the trade deadline

August 31, 2026 at 7:45 p.m.

Reliever Ryan Zeferjahn's performance has, to this point, been a notable contrast to the numbers he put up for the Los Angeles Angels before the trade deadline.

Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramírez hits a single against the Diamondbacks on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty)

Chicago baseball report: Pedro Ramírez filling void for Cubs — and how Grant Taylor stays fresh for White Sox

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

Pedro Ramírez's calm demeanor and preparedness is paying off with his sudden increase in playing time as the Chicago Cubs' everyday second baseman.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, center, and third-base coach Quintin Berry argue with umpire Lance Barrett during the sixth inning of a game against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Phoenix. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

‘It’s obvious to anybody’: Umpires’ missed balk call costs Chicago Cubs in 2-0 loss to Arizona Diamondbacks

August 26, 2026 at 9:52 p.m.

Two hours after the Chicago Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Pete Crow-Armstrong was still fuming about a costly missed balk call.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ben Brown walks through the dugout in the sixth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 19, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs RHP Ben Brown suffers a setback with his neck injury, casting uncertainty on his return

August 26, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

Ben Brown threw live batting practice Tuesday in Arizona in front of Chicago Cubs staff that included manager Craig Counsell and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy.

Chicago Cubs' Carson Kelly, right, celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Chicago Cubs’ pitch tipping brouhaha highlights how teams keep trying to find an edge in the PitchCom era

August 25, 2026 at 9:40 p.m.

In the era of PitchCom, Monday's theatrics between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks are a reminder of the small margins every team is searching for to swing in their...

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