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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...

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference on June 29, 2019, in London. (Tim Ireland/AP)

MLB proposes limiting most free-agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team’s salary cap in latest CBA talks

By Ronald Blum

June 25, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free-agent contracts to five years and 15% of a...

Mets starter David Peterson delivers against the Phillies on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Chris Szagola/AP)

Chicago Cubs trade for David Peterson, banking on the lefty’s upside to boost a rotation decimated by injuries

By Meghan Montemurro

June 25, 2026 at 6:23 p.m.

Help is on the way for a Chicago Cubs rotation decimated by injuries. The Cubs...

Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs runs out his ninth-inning, two-run single against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 24, 2026, in New York City. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson has a historic doubleheader — and Norwegian soccer fans show out at Citi Field

By Meghan Montemurro

June 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Dansy Swanson's 15 RBIs are the most by a Chicago Cub in a series of...

Spectators watch a double header between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field in 1947. (baiduhai historical archive)

Today in Chicago History: Wrigley Field hosts National League’s first ‘twilight’ game

By Kori Rumore

June 25, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 25, according...

Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson hits a two-run single during the ninth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Danby Swanson caps a monster doubleheader as the Chicago Cubs take 2 against the New York Mets

By Jerry Beach

June 24, 2026 at 10:52 p.m.

Dansby Swanson had a go-ahead RBI triple and four RBIs to cap a monster doubleheader...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates with Miguel Amaya after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning against the Mets on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in New York. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Dansby Swanson’s 2 HRs and 7 RBIs fuel Chicago Cubs to 10-3 rout of New York Mets in Game 1 of doubleheader

By Jerry Beach

June 24, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam and three-run home run Wednesday, leading the Chicago Cubs...

Cubs starter Ben Brown delivers against the Brewers on May 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs ‘piecing it together’ in the rotation after Ben Brown joins Edward Cabrera on the IL

By Meghan Montemurro

June 24, 2026 at 4:56 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs placed Ben Brown (neck strain) and Edward Cabrera (left hamstring strain) on...

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, and manager Craig Counsell, right, argue with umpire Jordan Baker during the seventh inning against the Mets on June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout and irked by ‘terrible rule’

By Mike Fitzpatrick

June 24, 2026 at 2:20 p.m.

After his team got rained out two days in a row, Chicago Cubs manager Craig...

Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera reacts after an injury during the fifth inning against the Mets on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Chicago Cubs starter Edward Cabrera to go on IL after getting carted off the field in 5th inning

By Meghan Montemurro

June 23, 2026 at 11:02 p.m.

Chicago Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera needed to be carted off the field Tuesday against the...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a solo homer during the first inning against the Rockies on June 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Pete Crow-Armstrong named NL Player of Week again — and Matthew Boyd’s next start to come with Chicago Cubs

By Meghan Montemurro

June 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

For the second time this month, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's hot stretch is...