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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...

Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani walks in the dugout before a game against the White Sox on June 14, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Shohei Ohtani among 4 Los Angeles Dodgers voted to start in MLB All-Star Game — and 26 first-timers selected

By Ronald Blum

July 4, 2026 at 8:38 p.m.

Four Los Angeles Dodgers were voted into the National League starting lineup for the July...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Rockies on June 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong named an All-Star for the 2nd consecutive season: ‘It really means a lot’

By Meghan Montemurro

July 5, 2026 at 12:38 a.m.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was named to the National League All-Star team Saturday...

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly, left, talks with starter David Peterson during the fourth inning against the Cardinals on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Melissa Tamez/AP)

After 17-1 loss to archrivals, Chicago Cubs face obvious pitching needs — but a quick fix is unlikely

By Andy Martinez

July 3, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

The St. Louis Cardinals crushed Chicago Cubs pitching Friday, chasing starter David Peterson in the...

Cubs President Jed Hoyer talks to the media before a game against the Nationals on March 26, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer defends Alex Bregman’s baserunning lapse, calling it a ‘nonissue’

By Paul Sullivan

July 3, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer defended Alex Bregman's lapse in Milwaukee and talked about the...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, left, and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrate after Crow-Armstrong hits a two-run home run against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on June 20, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Cubs and White Sox remain in contention on Fourth of July weekend. Just how did we get here?

By Paul Sullivan

July 3, 2026 at 6:32 a.m.

As we celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, here's a reminder of how the...

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery hits a home run against the Tigers on May 31, 2026, at Rate Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Colson Montgomery a White Sox power source — and Cubs’ Kevin Alcántara back in bigs

By LaMond Pope

July 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery is nearing the one-year anniversary of his big-league debut....

Cubs fan Jim Anixter, aka "the Pink Hat Guy," on July 1, 2008, in San Francisco. (George Nikitin/for the baiduhai)

Lifelong Chicago Cubs fan James Anixter, aka ‘Pink Hat Guy,’ dies at 81: ‘He loved to do some good with it’

By Allison Kiehl

July 2, 2026 at 7:29 p.m.

A lifelong fan, James Anixter attended nearly every home Chicago Cubs game for 59 years....

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against the Padres at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 23, San Diego Padres 3

By Terrence Antonio James

July 1, 2026 at 7:17 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 23-3 victory over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a home run against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs offense has done a 180, including hitting 8 HRs in a 23-3 rout at hot and windy Wrigley Field

By Paul Sullivan

July 1, 2026 at 9:38 p.m.

With the wind blowing out Wednesday at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs opted to go...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson reacts after hitting a grand slam home run in the eighth inning against the Padres at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series sweep, including Dansby Swanson’s hot streak and pitchers stepping up

By Meghan Montemurro

July 1, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' 23 runs Wednesday were their most in a game in 31 years,...