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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...

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) celebrates after closing out the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Tarik Skubal tries to shut out the noise before losing his Los Angeles Dodgers debut at Wrigley Field

By Paul Sullivan

August 4, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.

Tarik Skubal, the talk of baseball all week, made his Los Angeles Dodgers' debut Tuesday...

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) rounds second base after hitting a solo home run during the bottom of the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 at Wrigley Field. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 5

By Arthur Maiorella

August 4, 2026 at 7:52 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 10-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on...

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly star as the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers 10-5

By Jay Cohen

August 3, 2026 at 10:29 p.m.

Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit two-run home runs in the Chicago...

Starting pitcher Clay Holmes of the New York Mets pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 9, 2026, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

‘We’re here to win’: Chicago Cubs’ aggressive deadline trades show front office’s belief in postseason run

By Meghan Montemurro

August 3, 2026 at 9:04 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' focus at the MLB trade deadline was clear: pitching, pitching and more...

San Francisco Giants’ Luis Arraez jokes with players in the San Diego Padres dugout as he stands on first base after getting hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 30, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer

By David Brandt

August 3, 2026 at 8:02 p.m.

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball’s trade...

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer speaks to members of the media less than an hour after the trade deadline, before a Monday night game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Aug. 3, 2026 at Wrigley Field. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Column: In one of Chicago’s busiest MLB trade deadlines, the Cubs and White Sox made things happen

By Paul Sullivan

August 3, 2026 at 7:37 p.m.

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer and White Sox general manager Chris Getz checked off all...

New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes warms up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Clay Holmes, sending No. 2 prospect Jefferson Rojas to NY Mets

By Meghan Montemurro

August 3, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets reached a deal on Monday to send right-hander...

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn delivers during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs pick up another reliever in Ryan Zeferjahn

By Meghan Montemurro

August 3, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have traded for Los Angeles Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn, a move that...

Miami Marlins pitcher Braxton Garrett delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during a game on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquiring LHP Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins for two prospects

By Meghan Montemurro

August 3, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

Braxton Garrett has spent most of this season with Miami's Triple-A team, where the 28-year-old...

Tarik Skubal of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on in the dugout against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Column: Hating on the Dodgers is easier than ever after Los Angeles adds Tarik Skubal to its roster of stars

By Paul Sullivan

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers' acquisition of Tarik Skubal makes them more hateable than ever. Skubal...