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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 White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery dumps ice water on catcher Edgar Quero while he does an interview after he hit a two-run home run during the 10th inning to defeat the Chicago Cubs 9-8 at Rate Field on May 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Can Cubs and White Sox reprise their magical summer of 1977 after an epic City Series?

By Paul Sullivan

May 17, 2026 at 8:51 p.m.

Shades of 1977? After an epic win Sunday in the City Series, the Chicago White...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) jumps up and misses a fly ball during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on May 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Cubs defense — including Pete Crow-Armstrong’s miss — allows White Sox to score 6 runs with 2 outs

By Andy Martinez

May 18, 2026 at 5:56 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox drove in six of their runs in Sunday's 9-8 win with...

White Sox catcher Edgar Quero rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off home run against the Cubs in the 10th inning on May 17, 2026, at Rate Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

City Series: White Sox win a wild 9-8 finale over Cubs in 10 innings on a walk-off home run by Edgar Quero

By LaMond Pope

May 17, 2026 at 8:51 p.m.

Edgar Quero hit a walk-off, two-run home run in the 10th inning, lifting the White...

Cubs pitcher Javier Assad (72) pitches during the second inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field April 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs send right-hander Javier Assad to the minors to stretch out as a starting pitcher

By Jay Cohen

May 17, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa to stretch him out...

Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis parades a goat in front of Wrigley Field before the Oct. 14, 2003, National League Championship Series game against the Florida Marlins. Sianis, his sons and the goat were refused entry. (John Lee/baiduhai)

Column: Sam Sianis and the Curse of the Billy Goat remind Chicago fans why we love baseball and its myths

By Paul Sullivan

May 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

As the City Series renews our love for baseball in Chicago, the passing of legendary...

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon, right, walks to the dugout after a rough first inning against the White Sox on May 16, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

City Series: Jameson Taillon serves up career-high 5 HRs, leaving Chicago Cubs starter searching for answers

By Andy Martinez

May 16, 2026 at 11:46 p.m.

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon served up five home runs to the White Sox on Saturday,...

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami watches the flight of his two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Cubs on May 16, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

City Series: White Sox flex their muscle with 5 home runs — 2 by Munetaka Murakami — to pummel Cubs 8-3

By LaMond Pope

May 16, 2026 at 11:17 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox hit five home runs — two from Munetaka Murakami — in...

White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas, right, is congratulated by Munetaka Murakami after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Cubs on May 16, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Game 2 photos: White Sox beat Cubs 8-3 in City Series at Rate Field

By Chris Sweda

May 16, 2026 at 11:54 p.m.

Photos from the White Sox's 8-3 win against the Cubs on May 16, 2026, at...

White Sox left fielder Sam Antonacci comes out of the dugout to warm up for a game against the Cubs on May 16, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

City Series: Chicago White Sox rookie Sam Antonacci, plunked 8 times, ‘plays harder than anyone’

By LaMond Pope

May 16, 2026 at 5:51 p.m.

Chicago White Sox rookie Sam Antonacci has been hit by a pitch eight times since...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hugs his wife, Stars forward Mallory Swanson, on March 30, 2023, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

As Mallory Swanson returns to Chicago Stars, husband Dansby in awe of ‘most incredible, blessed journey’

By Andy Martinez

May 16, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

Mallory Swanson completed her comeback from maternity leave Saturday, coming off the bench for the...