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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson strikes out against the Padres in the third inning in Game 2 of their wild-card series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Where do the Chicago Cubs go after falling short in the playoffs again? ‘We let it slip away.’

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

After the Chicago Cubs fall short in the playoffs, those within the organization must diagnose what went wrong and look ahead to getting another shot in 2027.

Cubs President Jed Hoyer, from left, general manager Carter Hawkins and manager Craig Counsell watch players works out before facing the Padres in a wild-card series Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

3 Chicago Cubs takeaways from Jed Hoyer’s end-of-season news conference, including his ‘poor job’ building pen

October 2, 2026 at 5:57 p.m.

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer on Friday took responsibility for the bullpen's shortcomings and addressed the need to improve the pitching staff.

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ walks off the field after striking out against the Padres in the ninth inning in Game 2 of their wild-card series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘He’s the Chicago Cubs’: Ian Happ — team’s longest-tenured player — faces uncertain future after playoff exit

October 1, 2026 at 3:16 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' early exit from the playoffs brought a harsh reality in the postgame clubhouse.

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki sits in the dugout as the season comes to an end while the Padres celebrate their Game 2 win and sweep of an NL wild-card series Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs quickly KO’d from playoffs after bats quiet again in 4-1 loss to San Diego Padres

October 1, 2026 at 6:54 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs were eliminated from an NL wild-card series against the San Diego Padres, falling 4-1 late Wednesday. The Cubs had only one extra-base hit in the two-game sweep.

Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman works out before facing the Padres in a wild-card series on Sept. 28, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs turn to veteran Kevin Gausman — whose shoulder feels ‘good enough’ — to start in must-win Game 2

September 30, 2026 at 6:39 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs tried to give Kevin Gausman ample time to recover before turning to the 35-year-old for the Game 2 start Wednesday night facing elimination against the San Diego...

Cubs starter Matthew Boyd watches Fernando Tatis Jr.’s homer on a fly ball in the first inning of Game 1 of an NL wild-card series against the Padres on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs are held to 3 hits in 8-0 loss to San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the wild-card series

September 30, 2026 at 1:36 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs' postseason turned into a nightmare almost immediately in an 8-0 loss in which they were held to three hits during Game 1 of the wild-card series against...

The Cubs designated hitter Alex Bregman (3) before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Alex Bregman in Chicago Cubs lineup as DH for wild-card series Game 1, while Kevin Gausman is ‘status quo’

September 29, 2026 at 6:58 p.m.

This marks Alex Bregman's 10th consecutive postseason, a rarity appearing in the playoffs every season of his big-league career.

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman and manager Craig Counsell watch batting practice during a workout before facing the Padres in a wild-card series Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs set NL wild-card series roster: Pitchers Caleb Thielbar and Edward Cabrera left off

September 29, 2026 at 5:51 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs opted for 12 pitchers in the best-of-three series, with the most notable exclusions being Caleb Thielbar and Edward Cabrera.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong works out before facing the Padres in a wild-card series on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Pete Crow-Armstrong — with ‘more to prove’ — is eager to help Chicago Cubs start the postseason strong

September 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

This postseason brings different expectations for the presumed National League MVP, though Pete Crow-Armstrong said he's treating the playoffs as a clean slate.

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki watches batting practice before facing the Padres in a wild-card series on Sept. 28, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Matthew Boyd named Chicago Cubs’ Game 1 starter to set up wild-card rematch against the San Diego Padres

September 28, 2026 at 7:38 p.m.

Matthew Boyd, who got the Game 1 start in last year's wild-card series against the San Diego Padres, will again get the ball when the Chicago Cubs open their rematch...

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