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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...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman hits an RBI double during the first inning against the Cardinals on Monday, July 27, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Alex Bregman hits a home run and 2 doubles as the Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis Cardinals 7-3

By Warren Mayes

July 27, 2026 at 11:56 p.m.

Alex Bregman had a home run, two doubles and drove in two runs to lead...

Chicago White Sox catcher Drew Romo and second baseman Chase Meidroth dump Gatorade on first baseman Munetaka Murakami as interpreter Kenzo Yagi jumps out of the way after the Sox defeated the Houston Astros 12-3 at Rate Field on Sunday, July 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: White Sox, Bananas and Wrigley Field are just part of a busy summer weekend in Chicago

By Paul Sullivan

July 26, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

There's no better summer town than Chicago, and since it's so short, we try to...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Chicago Cubs face a tough Jameson Taillon decision as veteran doomed again by costly home runs in 8-7 loss

By Meghan Montemurro

July 26, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Jameson Taillon's future in the Chicago Cubs' rotation became uncertain Sunday after an 8-7 loss...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux fires away a pitch during the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field on July 26, 2005, against the San Francisco Giants. Maddux recorded his 3,000th strikeout in the third inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux gets 3,000th strikeout at wet Wrigley Field

By Kori Rumore

July 26, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 26, according...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hugs major-league coach Jonathan Mota in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Pirates on July 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty)

M-V-Pete? Crow-Armstrong adds to his case with 4-hit night — including a HR — in Chicago Cubs’ 11-0 rout.

By Meghan Montemurro

July 25, 2026 at 10:36 p.m.

In front of the largest crowd at PNC Park since 2024, Pete Crow-Armstrong put on...

Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya, left, and reliever Gavin Hollowell celebrate after a 3-2 win over the Pirates in 10 innings Friday, July 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty)

How a new changeup and an extended opportunity have fueled Chicago Cubs reliever Gavin Hollowell’s success

By Meghan Montemurro

July 25, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

Chicago Cubs reliever Gavin Hollowell is getting an extended opportunity to show what he can...

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly tags out the Pirates' Henry Davis, who was attempting to score on a flyout in the seventh inning Friday, July 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

Chicago Cubs flash leather to back Matthew Boyd’s strong start in 3-2, 10-inning win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

By Meghan Montemurro

July 24, 2026 at 11:14 p.m.

Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner each delivered a key defensive play that helped Matthew Boyd...

James Triantos looks on from the Cubs dugout before a game game against the Pirates at PNC Park on July 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty)

Chicago Cubs prospect James Triantos savoring 1st big-league call-up: ‘It’s really cool to be here’

By Meghan Montemurro

July 24, 2026 at 6:39 p.m.

It took a little time and effort, but prospect James Triantos was "super surprised, super...

White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi high-fives teammates after scoring against the Cubs on May 17, 2026, at Rate Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: White Sox feel Andrew Benintendi’s veteran presence — and Cubs call up James Triantos

By Meghan Montemurro

July 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Andrew Benintendi reached 10 years of major-league service time this month, and Will Venable said...

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 wants to finish season in Detroit but knows Friday start may be his last

By Larry Lage

July 23, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

Tarik Skubal said his preference is to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and...