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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...

White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin reacts after striking out Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki to end the top of the sixth inning May 16, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Davis Martin — not quite an overnight sensation — is opening eyes for the Chicago White Sox

By Paul Sullivan

May 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Davis Martin came into this season with a 10-21 career record and 4.32 ERA. Now...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong reacts after striking out in the ninth inning against the Astros on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Lineup changes don’t help Chicago Cubs, who are held to 3 hits in a 3-0 loss, their 7th in a row

By Andy Martinez

May 23, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

Craig Counsell rearranged the Chicago Cubs lineup vs. the Houston Astros. It produced a similar...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson reacts after flying out against the Astros in the fourth inning Friday, May 22, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

‘That’s frustrating’: Chicago Cubs lose 6th straight and 10th in 12, managing only 4 hits in 4-2 defeat

By Andy Martinez

May 22, 2026 at 6:39 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs finished 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position, mustered just four hits and...

Astros first baseman Christian Walker has to leap to catch a throw but is able to tag out Cubs right fielder Michael Conforto in the third inning Friday, May 22, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 4-2 to Houston Astros at Wrigley Field

By Terrence Antonio James

May 22, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday, May 22,...

Cubs pinch hitter Moisés Ballesteros takes off his helmet after grounding into a fielder’s choice with the bases loaded to end the sixth inning against the Reds on May 5, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Rough stretch for Cubs’ Moisés Ballesteros — and work pays off for Sox’s Noah Schultz

By Meghan Montemurro

May 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Cubs rookie Moisés Ballesteros' hot start has morphed into a tough stretch over the...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong heads back to the dugout after striking out in the sixth inning against the Brewers on May 20, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Column: The ‘L’ flag, a Little League home run and a search for answers for the slumping Chicago Cubs

By Paul Sullivan

May 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A crushing sweep at home at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers leaves the Chicago...

Stephen Colbert attends a Cubs game at Wrigley Field that was included in the Aug. 19, 2024, episode of “The Late Show,” which broadcast live from the Auditorium Theatre during the Democratic National Convention. (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS)

Column: Stephen Colbert’s signoff reminds us of the days the Chicago Cubs were a late-night punchline

By Paul Sullivan

May 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Stephen Colbert's love of Chicago and the Cubs was apparent in many "Late Show" bits....

Milwaukee Brewers 3rd baseman David Hamilton (6) rounds second after hitting a triple into the corner of right field in the top of the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on May 20, 2026, in Chicago, Hamilton was 3-4 on the night helping the Brewers sweep the Cubs. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Photos: Milwaukee Brewers 5, Chicago Cubs 0 at Wrigley Field

By Stacey Wescott

May 20, 2026 at 10:59 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 5-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on May 20, 2026,...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera throws during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on May 20, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

How Chicago Cubs are viewing Edward Cabrera’s season — including his early exit from team’s 5th straight loss

By Meghan Montemurro

May 20, 2026 at 11:01 p.m.

As the Chicago Cubs navigate the injuries to the rotation, Edward Cabrera still possesses the...

Fans cheer with their shirts off after heading to the upper deck outfield seating during the ninth inning between the Tigers and Guardians on May 19, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

‘Tarps Off’ trend is sweeping across MLB ballparks as shirtless fans unite

By David Brandt

May 20, 2026 at 7:51 a.m.

At ballparks all across the country, groups of largely young men are joining in on...