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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 pitcher Greg Maddux comes out of a game during the sixth inning on Aug. 7, 2004, against the Giants in San Francisco. Maddux earned his 300th win. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux gets 300th win

By Kori Rumore

August 7, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 7, according...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, center right, celebrates with first baseman Michael Busch after 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: Chicago Cubs cap manic homestand with a ‘sick’ comeback for a dramatic 3-2, 11-inning victory

By Paul Sullivan

August 6, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

Down to their last strike, the Chicago Cubs pulled off an improbable rally to beat...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is congratulated by manager Craig Counsell after a 3-2 win over the Blue Jays in 11 innings Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2 (11 inn.)

By John J. Kim

August 6, 2026 at 5:57 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 3-2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays in 11 innings...

Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with shortstop Dansby Swanson before a game against the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field on Aug. 6, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

How will Craig Counsell manage a Chicago Cubs rotation that went from a shortage to an overflow?

By Paul Sullivan

August 6, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs went from not having enough starters to maybe having too many, a...

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

October preview? NL MVP front-runners Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani put on a show at Wrigley Field.

By Meghan Montemurro

August 5, 2026 at 7:24 p.m.

The atmosphere during the Chicago Cubs' three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers made it...

Fans celebrate after the Cubs defeated the Dodgers 7-6 on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 6

By Eileen T. Meslar

August 5, 2026 at 5:41 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 7-6 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 5,...

Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn delivers to the Dodgers in the eighth inning of a game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

4 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ trade-deadline moves, including Ryan Zeferjahn’s velocity — and whiffs

By Meghan Montemurro

August 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs weren't messing around at the trade deadline.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad delivers to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 1

By Chris Sweda

August 4, 2026 at 11:40 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on...

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Nico Hoerner shines as the Chicago Cubs spoil Tarik Skubal’s Los Angeles Dodgers debut in 5-1 win

By Jay Cohen

August 4, 2026 at 11:44 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have spoiled Tarik Skubal’s debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers, posting...

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ hits a single in the bottom of the seventh inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

When Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes will make Chicago Cubs debuts — and Ian Happ less likely to face lefties

By Meghan Montemurro

August 4, 2026 at 9:19 p.m.

RHP Clay Holmes won't need another rehab start and is ready to come off the...