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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' Alex Bregman waits for the pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Chicago Cubs need Alex Bregman to be more of a run producer. But slow starts are part of the slugger’s game.

By Meghan Montemurro

June 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Alex Bregman has been searching for more power. His solo home run in Sunday's Chicago...

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates as he approaches home plate after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, May 30, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Column: Pete Crow-Armstrong joins long list of Chicago Cubs villains in St. Louis as Cardinals take series

By Paul Sullivan

May 31, 2026 at 9:59 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong became a full-fledged villain this weekend in St. Louis, joining Dusty Baker, Carlos...

This photo provided by NBC Sports shows NBC “Sunday Night Baseball” play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti, center, standing with former Arizona Diamondbacks player Luis Gonzalez, left, and former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser, right, before a baseball game on March 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Jesse Grant/NBC Sports via AP)

‘Sunday Night Baseball’ begins summer stretch on NBC with Cubs-Cardinals matchup

By Joe Reedy

May 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The format of “Sunday Night Baseball,” where play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti is joined in the...

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong points skyward as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, May 30, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Pete Crow-Armstrong answers St. Louis Cardinals fans’ taunts with a night to remember in Chicago Cubs’ 6-1 win

By Paul Sullivan

May 30, 2026 at 11:14 p.m.

Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong put on a show Saturday with a monster home run,...

Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on May 29, 2026, in St Louis. (Joe Puetz/Getty Images)

Column: Streaking Chicago Cubs are making May a most confusing month

By Paul Sullivan

May 30, 2026 at 7:01 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs may be the streakiest team we've seen in years, which is either...

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pauses on the mound after giving up a solo home run to the Cardinals' Thomas Saggese, back left, during the fourth inning Friday, May 29, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Shota Imanaga implodes again as Chicago Cubs drop series opener to St. Louis Cardinals 6-5

By Paul Sullivan

May 30, 2026 at 6:50 a.m.

Shota Imanaga served up three home runs and blew two early leads, losing his fourth...

Cubs manager Craig Counsell stands in the dugout during the first inning against the Pirates on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Column: With scrutiny of Craig Counsell heightened, Chicago Cubs keep Pete Crow-Armstrong in the leadoff spot

By Paul Sullivan

May 29, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Craig Counsell's lineups have been dissected over and over by Chicago Cubs fans as he...

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami runs the bases after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the Twins on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Rate Field. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Chicago baseball report: Jordan Wicks still seeking consistency — and Munetaka Murakami’s latest ‘rare’ feat

By Meghan Montemurro

May 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is the first rookie in MLB's modern era (since...

In 1962, Buck O'Neil became the first African American coach in the major leagues with the Chicago Cubs. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs hire Buck O’Neil, who becomes 1st Black coach in major league history

By Kori Rumore

May 29, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 29, according...

The Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong gets his hand on home plate before Pirates catcher Henry Davis can apply a tag to score on a fielder's choice by Alex Bregman during the ninth inning Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

‘It’s been a grind’: Chicago Cubs offense showing signs of life after salvaging series split with 7-2 win

By Meghan Montemurro

May 28, 2026 at 10:49 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' 10-game losing streak and the lineup's prolonged top-to-bottom slump over the last...