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Cubs and Rays players are introduced before a game April 6, 2026, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Chris O'Meara/AP)

Column: Chicago Cubs extend reign of chaos with relocated finale at the Trop — then face Padres in San Diego

September 27, 2026 at 12:02 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs end their regular season Sunday at Tropicana Field against the Boston Red Sox, extending their reign of chaos in 2026.

The Cubs display a "40-40" graphic on the left-field video board as Pete Crow-Armstrong stands on second base after a steal in the first inning against the Marlins on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Crow-Armstrong became the first Cub and seventh player in MLB history to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: With Chicago Cubs locked in, will we see an epic Pete Crow-Armstrong-Shohei Ohtani encore in October?

September 25, 2026 at 8:21 p.m.

Another duel between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani in the postseason? We can only dream — for now.

Cubs fans hold "W" flags after a victory over the Marlins on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: In a splendid moment of Chicago baseball symmetry, White Sox and Cubs clinch 2 minutes apart

September 24, 2026 at 7:15 p.m.

The idea of both Chicago teams getting a bite of the postseason seemed laughable before the Wrigley Field ivy turned green.

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman, center, looks on from the dugout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Column: Alex Bregman’s return and a nor’easter could bring dramatic pause to the Chicago Cubs’ final weekend

September 23, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

Alex Bregman said he wanted to be in the lineup after suffering multiple facial fractures. But his dramatic return might have to wait until his return to Boston this weekend.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) reacts after suffering an injury in the fourth quarter of a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 20, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Cubs star Alex Bregman proves his toughness, while Bears QB Caleb Williams shouldn’t have to defend his

September 22, 2026 at 10:53 p.m.

What's in a word? Alex Bregman's potential return from facial fractures show his toughness, while Caleb Williams fends off criticism of his reaction to Sunday's hamstring injury.

Column: After all the highs and lows, the Chicago White Sox have a clear path to the postseason

September 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox have a favorable schedule in the final week of their bid for a postseason spot. Here's what needs to happen.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Braves on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: It’s only fitting the tumultuous Cubs and White Sox seasons are coming down to the final week

September 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Random thoughts on the state of sports, from the Cubs and White Sox playoff races to the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club.

White Sox reliever Sean Newcomb reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Tigers infielder Hao-Yu Lee in the eighth inning Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Bullpen implosion leads to epic 11-8 loss, dropping Chicago White Sox out of 1st

September 19, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.

After blowing a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday, the Chicago White Sox need to rebound quickly. Their game Saturday was moved up to...

Fans cheer as Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong crosses the plate after hitting his second solo home run of the night in the seventh inning against the Braves on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Fan angst hits fever pitch as Cubs and White Sox take playoff hopes into final days of wild season

September 16, 2026 at 9:30 p.m.

If you've been suffering from Cubs anxiety over the recent bullpen meltdowns or White Sox sadness over all the sluggers' strikeouts, rest assured you are not alone.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches a play in the second quarter against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Mike Ditka’s return and Ben Johnson’s audacity liven up the Chicago Bears season

September 15, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

Mike Ditka resurfaces in Chicago, while Bears coach Ben Johnson enjoys the fruits of early success.

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