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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.’

By Meghan Montemurro

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

After the Chicago Cubs fall short in the playoffs, those within the organization must diagnose...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer on Friday took responsibility for the bullpen's shortcomings and addressed...

White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde, right, is congratulated by teammates after a 7-3 win over the Astros in Game 2 of the wild-card series on Sept. 30, 2026, in Houston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: One city, two teams and plenty of emotions after White Sox and Cubs split wild-card series

By Paul Sullivan

October 1, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

The White Sox move on in the postseason while the Cubs come home to lick...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) outruns the throw to reach base in the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Column: It’s hard to call Milwaukee Brewers a surprise when they keep finishing ahead of Chicago Cubs

By Paul Sullivan

September 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs probably can't catch the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, but...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Trent Thornton (49) throws his glove after being pulled in the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Photos: Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 5

By Arthur Maiorella

September 3, 2026 at 12:19 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Sept....

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

The Chicago Cubs forced Jacob Misiorowski to throw 92 pitches in four innings and tagged...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Opposing teams are clearly respecting the arms of the Chicago Cubs' starting outfield — Ian...

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11), third baseman Joey Ortiz (3), and shortstop Cooper Pratt (12), are unable to make a play on a ball that went for a double for Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 1, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 4

By Chris Sweda

September 1, 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 9-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Sept....

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?

By Meghan Montemurro

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...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during photo day at spring training at Sloan Park, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs’ first 40-40 player

By baiduhai

September 24, 2026 at 8:49 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an MVP-caliber season for the Chicago Cubs.

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

The Chicago Cubs slugged a franchise record nine home runs in a 17-3 win over...

Bleacher fans catch a home run by Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning Aug. 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 17, Milwaukee Brewers 3

By Brian Cassella

August 31, 2026 at 11:40 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 17-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Monday,...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Reliever Ryan Zeferjahn's performance has, to this point, been a notable contrast to the numbers...