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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 second baseman Nico Hoerner reacts after striking out in the second inning against the Reds on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Cincinnati. (Michael Swensen/AP)

Column: Despite lackluster 4-0 loss to Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs should be satisfied with their first half

By Paul Sullivan

July 10, 2026 at 10:12 p.m.

Who are the real Chicago Cubs? We're still asking ourselves that question nearly four months...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and second baseman Nico Hoerner celebrate after Swanson caught the final out of the game to defeat the Cardinals on July 5, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

‘They make it look so easy’: Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner impress as elite double-play duo for Chicago Cubs

By Meghan Montemurro

July 10, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

Shortstop Dansby Swanson and second baseman Nico Hoerner are quickly becoming the defining double-play pairing...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the first round of the draft on July, 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs could change their recent draft trend — while White Sox zero in on No. 1 pick

By LaMond Pope

July 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs could focus on bolstering their pitching in the farm system in the MLB...

UCLA's Roch Cholowsky bats during a game against TCU on Feb. 20, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Kyusung Gong/AP)

Column: White Sox draft drama heats up, while Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong channels his inner Sammy Sosa

By Paul Sullivan

July 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The White Sox brain trust ponders the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft this...

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Orioles in the sixth inning Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Baltimore. (Gail Burton/AP)

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series win, including Seiya Suzuki snapping his slump and starters delivering

By Meghan Montemurro

July 9, 2026 at 7:06 p.m.

As the Chicago Cubs prepare to close out the first half with three games in...

MLB Network's Greg Amsinger announces that the White Sox will have the No. 1 draft pick during a broadcast at the winter meetings Dec. 9, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

2026 MLB draft: White Sox have the No. 1 pick, while the Cubs sit at No. 23. Here’s what else to know.

By baiduhai

July 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The 2026 MLB draft begins Saturday, and the Chicago White Sox will pick No. 1...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Orioles in the third inning Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Baltimore. (Terrance Williams/AP)

Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes MLB’s 1st 20-20 player this season, hitting pair of HRs in Chicago Cubs’ 9-7 win

By Meghan Montemurro

July 8, 2026 at 9:58 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first player with at least 20 home runs...

Cubs pitching coach Phil Regan, center, meets with Kerry Wood, left, and Tyler Houston on the mound during a game against the Diamondbacks on Aug. 5, 1998, at Wrigley Field. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Phil Regan, former Cubs and White Sox pitcher and a longtime coach, dies at 89

By Dave Campbell

July 8, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

Phil Regan, who pitched for four major-league teams over 13 years before spending five more...

Pitcher Justin Steele poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Return to starting in 2026 ‘not realistic’ for Chicago Cubs’ Justin Steele as he continues injury recovery

By Meghan Montemurro

July 8, 2026 at 6:32 p.m.

Chicago Cubs' Justin Steele is scheduled to start throwing off a mound the first week...

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease, middle, hands the ball to manager John Schneider during a pitching change in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Dylan Cease’s bid for 2nd career no-hitter ends in 9th inning of Toronto Blue Jays’ 10-0 win

By Steve Kroner

July 8, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday...