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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...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman walks to the dugout after striking out with the bases loaded to end the seventh inning against the Reds on Aug. 28, 2026,at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Cincinnati Reds 10, Chicago Cubs 8

By Chris Sweda

August 28, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 10-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 28, 2026,...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Pedro Ramírez's calm demeanor and preparedness is paying off with his sudden increase in playing...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred attends the Little League Classic between the Brewers and Braves on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Williamsport, Pa. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

MLB proposes a limited period of free-agent signings in December to mirror the NFL and NBA

By Ronald Blum

August 27, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Major League Baseball on Thursday proposed limiting free-agent signings to several weeks in December and...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, and third-base coach Quintin Berry argue with umpire Lance Barrett during the sixth inning against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Phoenix. (Chris Coduto/Getty)

Column: The Cubs are mad, Leo XIV gets his own White Sox pope hat, brawls go viral and other takeaways

By Paul Sullivan

August 27, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs return Friday to the cool, calm and eclectic atmosphere of Wrigley Field,...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Two hours after the Chicago Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Pete...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Ben Brown threw live batting practice Tuesday in Arizona in front of Chicago Cubs staff...

Ronnie "Woo-Woo" Wickers chants during the sixth inning of a Cubs-Brewers game April 10, 2022, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Cubs’ 150th anniversary team forgets some names that made the franchise unique

By Paul Sullivan

August 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

While the Chicago Cubs limited the ballot for their 150th anniversary team to players and...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jacob Webb pauses on the pitcher's mound after giving up a pinch hit, walk-off, two-run home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Waldschmidt during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Chicago Cubs get walked off 5-4 by the Arizona Diamondbacks on a 2-out, 2-run home run in the 9th inning

By David Brandt

August 25, 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run home run with two outs in the ninth...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

In the era of PitchCom, Monday's theatrics between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks are...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Blue Jays on Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Alex Bregman is now rising up MLB’s offensive leaderboards, thanks to his methodical approach

By Meghan Montemurro

August 25, 2026 at 7:26 p.m.

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman has been on a scorching offensive run. Dating to July 27,...