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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 momentous moment in the seventh inning of the All-Star Game on July 8, 1947, at Wrigley field as the American leaguers score a run which brought them a 2 to 1 victory over the National league. Bobby Doerr of the Red Sox, who had singled, stolen second, and gone to third on a wild throw, comes home on a single by pinch hitter Stan Spence, nearing first on his drive to right field. The score was made at the expense of pitcher John Sain of the Braves. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Wrigley Field hosts its 1st MLB All-Star Game

By Kori Rumore

July 8, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 8, according...

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after scoring on a two-run double by designated hitter Romy Gonzalez in the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on July 7, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: 10 years later, former Chicago Cubs star Willson Contreras still loves being in the fight

By Paul Sullivan

July 7, 2026 at 11:35 p.m.

Willson Contreras has grown up over the years since his Chicago Cubs debut in 2016,...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws in the first inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Starter Jameson Taillon on track to rejoin the Chicago Cubs after the All-Star break at the latest

By Meghan Montemurro

July 7, 2026 at 6:54 p.m.

Jameson Taillon will likely make one more rehab start before coming off the injured list....

Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers against the Orioles in the first inning Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Matthew Boyd — after 6 shutout innings in 5-2 win — shows he could be key to Chicago Cubs’ 2nd-half success

By Meghan Montemurro

July 7, 2026 at 10:54 p.m.

The version the Chicago Cubs got of lefty Matthew Boyd in Tuesday's win could make...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a face in the dugout in the sixth inning against the Blue Jays on June 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Has Pete Crow-Armstrong’s popularity slipped? Who will the White Sox draft? 8 baseball thoughts.

By Paul Sullivan

July 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

With the All-Star break, MLB draft and trade deadline approaching, the Cubs and White Sox...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) catches the final out of the game to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 6, St. Louis Cardinals 4

By Eileen T. Meslar

July 5, 2026 at 6:59 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a single during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, July 5, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong leads at the plate against lefties — including Sunday’s 6-4 win over St. Louis

By Andy Martinez

July 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams against left-handed pitching this season,...

White Sox's Miguel Vargas throws out the Guardians' Brayan Rocchio at first base during the fifth inning at Progressive Field on July 2, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

NBC and Peacock will show all 15 Major League Baseball games on Sunday

By Associated Press

July 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

NBC is used to undertaking large presentations with the Olympics. It will face another tall...

Argentina players celebrate their third goal against Cape Verde during a World Cup Round of 32 match Friday, July 3, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Column: World Cup fever, Leo XIV’s pope cave, LeBron’s decision and other takeaways from the sports world

By Paul Sullivan

July 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Takeaways from the sports week, including World Cup fever, all-time Cardinals-hating Cubs and a new...

Cubs players watch from the dugout during a fog delay in the sixth inning of a game against the Cardinals on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (David Banks/AP)

Fireworks, fog and a fizzle on the Fourth: Chicago Cubs left in a haze in shutout loss at Wrigley Field

By Andy Martinez

July 5, 2026 at 12:25 a.m.

A rare Saturday night game on the Fourth of July at Wrigley Field had it...