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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...

The Cubs' Seiya Suzuki celebrates after beating the Cardinals on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in St Louis. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Coming off a series win in St. Louis, can the Chicago Cubs capitalize at the trade deadline?

By Meghan Montemurro

July 30, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have one of the most talented position-player groups in franchise history. The...

Tigers starter Tarik Skubal tips his cap after recording his 1,000th career strikeout against the Orioles on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Detroit. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Column: If Tarik Skubal truly is on the Chicago Cubs’ radar, the only question is ‘How soon is now?’

By Paul Sullivan

July 30, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

A report saying the Chicago Cubs are interested in acquiring Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a catch at the wall in Wrigley Field on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong gets praise from Kevin Kiermaier after passing outfielder for 5-star catches

By Meghan Montemurro

July 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

In the Chicago Cubs' game July 20 at Wrigley Field, Pete Crow-Armstrong passed Kevin Kiermaier...

St. Louis Cardinals’ Iván Herrera is mobbed by teammates as they celebrate his walk-off double during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Chicago Cubs lose in extra innings as St. Louis Cardinals rally for 3-2 walk-off win

By David Solomon

July 29, 2026 at 10:34 p.m.

Iván Herrera had a two-run double in the 10th inning to give the St. Louis...

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman hits an RBI double during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, July 27, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Chicago Cubs’ Alex Bregman finds an offensive groove with an assist from Dansby Swanson’s bat

By Meghan Montemurro

July 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Alex Bregman's seven hits in his last two games for the Chicago Cubs tied his...

The New York Yankees' Anthony Rizzo celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of the team's game against the Miami Marlins on July 30, 2021, in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo traded to New York Yankees

By Kori Rumore

July 29, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 29, according...

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ hits a two-run double during the first inning against the Cardinals on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Chicago Cubs race to an early 7-run lead on the way to 10-2 win over St. Louis Cardinals

By Associated Press

July 28, 2026 at 10:23 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs jumped out to a seven-run lead after two innings on the way...

Cubs first baseman Michael Busch, center, celebrates with his teammates after his single led to a fielding error by the Giants that allowed Dansby Swanson to score the winning run in the 10th inning June 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs — with less than a week to MLB trade deadline — have earned investment from front office

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Less than a week from the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs are...

White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, left, and Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts at a luncheon at the Marriott Hotel on Michigan Avenue on Oct. 16, 2014. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Column: Will Chicago owners spend at the trade deadline? Jerry Reinsdorf and Tom Ricketts hold the keys.

By Paul Sullivan

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

All of the focus in the next week will be on Cubs President Jed Hoyer...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon walks to the dugout after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the Athletics at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Why the Chicago Cubs decided now was the right time to move on from right-hander Jameson Taillon

By Meghan Montemurro

July 28, 2026 at 12:55 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs designated starter Jameson Taillon for assignment before Monday's series opener against the...