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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...

Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks has a laugh on the field before a game against the White Sox on June 6, 2024,at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs and veteran reliever Liam Hendriks agree to minor-league deal — and Phil Maton is on a roll

By Meghan Montemurro

May 13, 2026 at 6:53 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs are giving veteran reliever Liam Hendriks a chance to get back to...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman hits a solo home run against the Braves in the third inning Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Alex Bregman’s solo homer is the Chicago Cubs’ lone hit in a 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves

By Meghan Montemurro

May 12, 2026 at 10:32 p.m.

The game got away from starter Colin Rea in a span of only 11 pitches...

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly looks on during the first inning against the Rangers on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Is getting calls overturned via ABS a skill? Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly is among MLB’s best.

By Meghan Montemurro

May 12, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

MLB's introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system this year creates another layer to a...

Rob Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball, answers questions during a news conference at the winter meetings on Dec. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

MLB players and owners — 6½ months ahead of labor contract’s expiration — start collective bargaining talks

By Ronald Blum

May 12, 2026 at 6:57 p.m.

Negotiators for baseball players and owners began what figures to be lengthy and acrimonious collective...

Forner Braves manager and Hall of Famer Bobby Cox is honored before a game between the Diamondbacks and Mets on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Chase Field in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Column: Emotional series awaits Chicago Cubs in Atlanta with tributes to a pair of Braves icons

By Paul Sullivan

May 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves match up in a big series starting Tuesday, with...

Ernie Banks is greeted by Coach "Peanuts" Lowrey after hitting his 500th home run in the second inning against Atlanta at Wrigley Field on May 12, 1970. (Phil Mascione/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Ernie Banks — ‘Mr. Cub’ — hits his 500th home run

By Kori Rumore

May 12, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 12, according...

Cubs pitcher Hoby Milner retrieves the ball to throw against the Phillies in the ninth inning April 22, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Hoby Milner’s journey to Chicago part of ‘a great fairytale’ for his father, Brian, a former Cubs scout

By Meghan Montemurro

May 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Hoby Milner becoming a linchpin in the Chicago Cubs bullpen has been a full-circle moment...

Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom throws to the Cubs in the first inning Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Column: Jacob deGrom dominates Chicago Cubs in 3-0 win. Is the Texas Rangers star a Hall of Famer?

By Paul Sullivan

May 10, 2026 at 6:29 p.m.

Jacob deGrom looked just like he did in his prime with the New York Mets,...

Cubs starter Edward Cabrera looks on during a meeting on the mound in the fourth inning against the Rangers at Globe Life Field on May 9, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty)

Column: Chicago Cubs — whose streak ends at 10 — feel no urgency to add a starter despite social media madness

By Paul Sullivan

May 9, 2026 at 9:32 p.m.

Do the Chicago Cubs need another starter to replace the injured Matthew Boyd? The urgency...

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki, left, celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Rangers during the fourth inning at Globe Life Field on May 8, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty)

Column: Ordinary day in an extraordinary run for Chicago Cubs, who post their 2nd 10-game winning streak

By Paul Sullivan

May 9, 2026 at 12:03 a.m.

Don't try to understand it. Just let the wave wash over you and enjoy. It’s...