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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 first baseman Michael Busch tosses the ball to starting pitcher Ben Brown on a Milwaukee Brewers ground out in the fifth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 19, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Milwaukee Brewers 5, Chicago Cubs 2

By Chris Sweda

May 19, 2026 at 11:12 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 5-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on May 19, 2026,...

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is unable to make a diving catch on a double by Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich in the fifth inning Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs lose their 4th straight game — and fall out of 1st place in the NL Central

By Meghan Montemurro

May 19, 2026 at 11:16 p.m.

Nearly two weeks ago, the Chicago Cubs were riding the high of their second 10-game...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Trent Thornton throws against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

‘It’s been a ride’: Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton embracing return after tearing his Achilles

By Meghan Montemurro

May 19, 2026 at 7:26 p.m.

"Here we are, back in the big leagues, just soaking it all in on a...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga walks to the dugout after being taken out during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ 15-game home winning streak ends after Milwaukee Brewers tag Shota Imanaga for 8 runs

By Meghan Montemurro

May 18, 2026 at 11:16 p.m.

The loss snapped the Chicago Cubs' 15-game home winning streak and moved the Milwaukee Brewers...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates with Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) after hitting a two-run homer during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 3

By Armando L. Sanchez

May 18, 2026 at 11:16 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, May 18,...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong sits in the dugout before playing the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong learns you can’t win when responding to idiot fans

By Paul Sullivan

May 18, 2026 at 7:08 p.m.

American idiots have been around hassling athletes forever. The only thing that's changed is the...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong responds to fans yelling at him after he jumped and missed a fly ball during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on May 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong: ‘I regret my word choice’ to White Sox fan during City Series

By Meghan Montemurro

May 18, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't on social media much, but by Monday morning, the Chicago Cubs center...

Empty tables surround a small number of customers inside the DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field, Nov. 17, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

DraftKings closing its 2-year-old retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field

By Robert Channick

May 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

DraftKings, one of the leading sportsbooks in the state, will continue to operate online across...

With teammates and his wife, Sarah Wood, and children behind him, Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood formally announces his retirement at Wrigley Field on May 19, 2012. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs’ Kerry Wood leaves pitching mound at Wrigley Field for final time

By Kori Rumore

May 18, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 18, according...

Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters (29) hits a three-run home run to put the Sox ahead of the Chicago Cubs during the 8th inning at Rate Field on May 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Game 3 photos: White Sox beat the Cubs 9-8 in City Series at Rate Field

By Eileen T. Meslar

May 17, 2026 at 8:48 p.m.

Photos from the White Sox's 9-8 win in 10 innings over the Cubs at Rate...