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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...

Toronto Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman works against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a game in Toronto on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for 2 minor-leaguers

By Meghan Montemurro

August 2, 2026 at 11:07 p.m.

Veteran right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman, 35, gives the Chicago Cubs a proven big-league starter, even...

Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramírez (75) steals second past Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field Aug. 2, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: New York Yankees 2, Chicago Cubs 1

By Armando L. Sanchez

August 2, 2026 at 7:40 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 2-1 loss to the New York Yankees at Wrigley Field on...

Cubs starter Colin Rea pitches during the first inning against the Yankees at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs drop series to New York Yankees — and now move on to host Los Angeles Dodgers and Tarik Skubal

By Andy Martinez

August 2, 2026 at 7:42 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs lost 2-1 to the New York Yankees on trade deadline eve, and...

Teens look over their cards they received at the National Sports Collectors Convention in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont on July 31, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Baseball cards are worth more than ever. And kids are making a fortune.

By Lila Hempel-Edgers

August 2, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

Baseball cards are hotter than ever. And kids are making a fortune because of it.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal watches from the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Column: Trade deadline in Chicago sees another big fish land elsewhere with LA Dodgers reeling in Tarik Skubal

By Paul Sullivan

August 2, 2026 at 8:09 a.m.

As the MLB trade deadline nears, the Cubs and White Sox are looking for the...

Nico Hoerner, left, and Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrate after the Cubs' 5-2 victory against the Yankees on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Melissa Tamez/AP)

Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong deliver big hits, but an unheralded duo fuels Chicago Cubs’ 5-2 win

By Andy Martinez

August 2, 2026 at 12:15 a.m.

As the Chicago Cubs' 5-2 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday showed, sometimes...

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga walks off the field frustrated after the top of the sixth inning against the Yankees on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Imanaga gave up a pair of solo home runs in the Cubs' 2-0 loss. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs waste Shota Imanaga’s strong start in 2-0 loss to New York Yankees to open 7-game homestand

By Andy Martinez

July 31, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

Shota Imanaga allowed two solo home runs in 6 2/3 innings Friday, but the Chicago...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Yankees on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Swanson went 0-for-3 in the Cubs' 2-0 loss. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Photos: New York Yankees 2, Chicago Cubs 0

By Stacey Wescott

July 31, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees on July 31,...

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal looks to the field before a game against the Cubs on July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

MLB trade deadline: Tarik Skubal is the big prize, but buyers have other options too

By David Brandt

July 31, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

A trio of powerful pitching arms highlight the intriguing candidates who could switch teams as...

The Cubs' James Triantos high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring in his major-league debut against the Pirates at PNC Park on July 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty)

Chicago baseball report: James Triantos a hit in Cubs debut — and Jordan Hicks a triple-digit threat for Sox

By Meghan Montemurro

July 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs remain in good playoff position ahead of Monday's 5 p.m. MLB trade deadline,...