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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...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Bryse Wilson throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Column: Chicago Cubs escape with 10-inning win on the strength of their no-name bullpen

By Paul Sullivan

June 28, 2026 at 6:51 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs used their no-name bullpen to great effect to escape with a wild...

US fans react after a World Cup Group D match against Australia on June 19, 2026, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

Column: 12 takeaways from the summer of love … and soccer, from a Cubs history lesson to gifting the pope

By Paul Sullivan

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

Jed Hoyer needs a history lesson, America feels the love from World Cup fans, Caitlin...

Cubs starter David Peterson reacts after giving up a leadoff home run to the Brewers' Jackson Chourio in the first inning at American Family Field on June 27, 2026, in Milwaukee. (Patrick McDermott/Getty)

David Peterson gives Chicago Cubs exactly what they need in team debut, an 8-2 win over Milwaukee Brewers

By Meghan Montemurro

June 27, 2026 at 10:19 p.m.

David Peterson gave up a home run on the first pitch he threw in his...

Cubs starter Ben Brown walks through the dugout during a game against the Blue Jays on June 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Ben Brown explains stress reaction in neck and 2024 misdiagnosis — and another Chicago Cubs pitcher goes on IL

By Meghan Montemurro

June 27, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

The weirdness around a 2024 neck injury that cost Chicago Cubs right-hander Ben Brown the...

The Brewers' William Contreras, right, watches his two-run home run in the seventh inning in front of Cubs catcher Carson Kelly at American Family Field on June 26, 2026, in Milwaukee. (John Fisher/Getty)

Chicago Cubs bullpen crumbles in 6-2 loss — while Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski touches 105.5 mph

By Sean Hammond

June 26, 2026 at 11:22 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs bullpen surrendered two late home runs in a 6-2 loss to the...

Mets lefty David Peterson delivers against the Nationals on April 29, 2026, in New York. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Newcomer David Peterson will make his Chicago Cubs debut Saturday in Milwaukee: ‘I’m ready to get going’

By Sean Hammond

June 26, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

Fresh off a trade from the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs left-hander David Peterson will...

Cubs President Jed Hoyer, left, and manager Craig Counsell watch players during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park on Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

As Chicago Cubs reach midpoint of season on 88-win pace, can they overcome all their pitching injuries?

By Meghan Montemurro

June 26, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Jed Hoyer can't recall seeing his team's starting pitching depth be decimated as significantly as...

James Clark, a shortstop from St. John Bosco High School, gathers his gear in the dugout at the MLB combine in Phoenix on June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

MLB’s draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges

By Associated Press

June 26, 2026 at 8:05 a.m.

MLB owners recently proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams and...

The Cubs' Pedro Ramirez follows through on his ninth-inning RBI single against the Mets at Citi Field on June 24, 2026, in New York. (Jim McIsaac/Getty)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ Venezuelans have home country on minds — and White Sox prove their resiliency

By Meghan Montemurro

June 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs' Venezuelan players and coaches are leaning on each other while loved ones...

Alex Bregman (3) and Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrate after the Cubs' 4-3 win in 10 innings against the Mets on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in New York. (Heather Khalifa/AP)

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s RBI double in 10th gives Chicago Cubs a 4-game sweep of New York Mets with 4-3 win

By Jerry Beach

June 25, 2026 at 9:59 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to...