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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 starting pitcher Edward Cabrera crouches down on the pitchers mound after giving up a grand slam to San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman in the fourth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 5, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ cautious optimism wiped out in an 18-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants

By Andy Martinez

June 5, 2026 at 9:07 p.m.

The San Francisco Giants’ lineup smothered the Chicago Cubs' pitchers, hitting seven home runs and...

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ acknowledges the crowd after hitting a double for his 1,000th career hit in the fourth inning against the Athletics on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Griffin Quinn/Getty Images)

Chicago baseball report: Ian Happ’s ‘special’ milestone — and White Sox options for the No. 1 pick

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Ian Happ became the 37th player in Chicago Cubs history to reach the 1,000-hit milestone...

The Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, second from right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a game-winning single in the ninth inning against the Athletics on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 1st career walk-off hit brings redemption as Chicago Cubs rally for a 7-6 victory

By Meghan Montemurro

June 4, 2026 at 11:56 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs, improbably, pulled out the kind of win they might look back on...

Former Chicago Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs home opener against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on April 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg’s kids sue his widow over alleged mishandling of trust

By Rebecca Johnson

June 4, 2026 at 12:44 p.m.

Justin Sandberg and Lindsey Sandberg accused their stepmother of going against their father’s wishes by...

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema is interviewed before Illini Night at the Cubs-Athletics game Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

4 things we learned on Illini Night at Wrigley Field, including Bret Bielema’s CFP expansion preference

By Colleen Kane

June 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Coach Bret Bielema, safety Matthew Bailey and defensive lineman Joe Barna represented Illinois football during...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts after striking out in the 10th inning against the Athletics on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Griffin Quinn/Getty Images)

Extra-innings loss is Chicago Cubs’ 8th straight at home — and 18th in 23 games overall: ‘We’re not earning it’

By Meghan Montemurro

June 4, 2026 at 12:02 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs haven't won a series since May 4-7, when they swept the Cincinnati...

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki chases down a ball that went for a single by Athletics left fielder Tyler Soderstrom in the second inning Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

How a better 1st step has taken Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki’s defense to another level

By Meghan Montemurro

June 3, 2026 at 7:34 p.m.

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki is getting to balls he rarely reached the previous...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) walks to the dugout after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the Athletics at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Athletics 2, Chicago Cubs 1

By Chris Sweda

June 2, 2026 at 11:43 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 2-1 loss to the Athletics at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is tagged out by Athletics third baseman Zack Gelof as Crow-Armstrong tries to steal third base in the first inning Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs manage just 4 hits — all singles — in 2-1 loss to Athletics: ‘This has been a wake-up call’

By Meghan Montemurro

June 2, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.

A chance to grow the Chicago Cubs' lead was snuffed out when Pete Crow-Armstrong was...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, May 30, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Chicago Cubs rotation — boosted by Ben Brown — should soon return Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd

By Meghan Montemurro

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

In five starts since moving out of the bullpen, Ben Brown has allowed five runs...