Chicago Cubs – Page 17

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 pitcher Caleb Thielbar throws during the eighth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chicago Cubs pitching report: Veteran Caleb Thielbar’s confounding struggles — and Phil Maton’s torn tendon

By Meghan Montemurro

August 11, 2026 at 5:40 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs need a version of Caleb Thielbar closer to what they got last...

The national anthem is played at US Cellular Field during Game 1 of the 2005 World Series as the Chicago White Sox hosted the Houston Astros. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Barring rainouts, the World Series will end in October for just the second time since 2020

By Associated Press

August 10, 2026 at 9:25 p.m.

Major League Baseball has announced that the World Series will end in October for just...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong steals third base on his way to scoring on a throwing error by Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela for a 3-2 win in 11 innings Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Can Pete Crow-Armstrong outduel Shohei Ohtani in the MVP race? Does the pope wear a big hat?

By Paul Sullivan

August 10, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

A classic NL MVP race, Pope Hat Day arrives for the Chicago White Sox and...

Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series win, including rotation stepping up and Ian Happ breaking his slump

By Meghan Montemurro

August 9, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' grind through 17 consecutive games without an off day ended on a...

Looking a little like something from a galaxy far, far away, Wrigley Field is bathed in light for its first night baseball game on Aug. 8, 1988, as traffic hurries by on Clark and Addison streets. The game, however, was canceled due to rain and fans had to wait until Aug. 9, 1988, for the first completed night game. (Frank Hanes/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs shine in their 1st Wrigley Field night game that counted

By Kori Rumore

August 9, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 9, according...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Clay Holmes throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Clay Holmes allows 4 runs over 4 innings in Chicago Cubs debut, a 6-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals

By Meghan Montemurro

August 8, 2026 at 10:15 p.m.

Chicago Cubs trade deadline acquisition Clay Holmes wasn't expected to go deep into the game...

Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw (6) watches a single from Rockies center fielder Jake McCarthy (31) drop in the outfield during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field June 16, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs utility player Matt Shaw encouraged by injury progress, but is still weeks away from returning

By Meghan Montemurro

August 8, 2026 at 7:44 p.m.

What initially seemed to be an injury that would require a minimum stint on the...

Cubs starther Kevin Gausman delivers against the Royals in the first inning Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Kevin Gausman’s strong Chicago Cubs debut fuels 6-4 win: ‘That’s the reason you trade for somebody like this’

By Meghan Montemurro

August 7, 2026 at 11:44 p.m.

Kevin Gausman allowed two runs on four hits in seven innings in his Chicago Cubs...

Blue Jays pitcher Jameson Taillon, center, talks with former Cubs teammates before a game Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Ex-Cub Jameson Taillon back at Wrigley — and White Sox’s No. 1 pick takes 1st steps

By LaMond Pope

August 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Jameson Taillon is "at peace" with the Cubs' decision to move on from him, while...

New Cubs pitcher Kevin Gausman heads to the dugout for a game against the Blue Jays on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Ahead of Chicago Cubs debut, Kevin Gausman eager for another dose of the ‘addicting drug’: the World Series

By Meghan Montemurro

August 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

For Kevin Gausman, who is scheduled to make his Chicago Cubs debut Friday against the...