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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...

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki celebrates his go-ahead home run against the Phillies in the 8th inning on April 23, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

The mighty NL Central is the majors’ only division with 5 winning teams

By Jay Cohen

April 28, 2026 at 8:13 a.m.

It’s the second-latest date in a season that every NL Central club has been over...

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) hits a three-run home run during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field April 27, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Can slugger Munetaka Murakami be a real drawing card for the Chicago White Sox?

By Paul Sullivan

April 28, 2026 at 9:45 p.m.

Takeaways from the week in sport, including Munetaka Murakami's home runs, LeBron James' turnovers, and...

Chicago Cubs left fielder Michael Conforto hits an RBI double during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on April 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Michael Conforto has a role model for staying elite: his Olympic gold medalist mother

By Meghan Montemurro

April 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Michael Conforto can't remember exactly how old he was when he first...

Ty France #25 of the San Diego Padres scores on a two-run single by Nick Castellanos #21 in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on April 27, 2026 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Chicago Cubs can’t hold the lead — off Moisés Ballesteros’ grand slam — as San Diego Padres rally for win

By Jeff Sanders

April 28, 2026 at 12:42 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs’ five runs off Randy Vásquez all scored via home runs in Monday's...

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs throws during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Ryan Sirius Sun/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series loss to LA Dodgers, including more injuries and comeback attempts

By Meghan Montemurro

April 26, 2026 at 7:43 p.m.

As they head to San Diego for a three-game set, here are three takeaways from...

Fans line up for the Cubs home opener against the Phillies on April 14, 1970, at Wrigley FIeld. (baiduhai historical photo)

Column: Shades of 1970 as an early-season winning streak ignites Chicago Cubs fever again

By Paul Sullivan

April 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

With their winning streak at 10 games on Saturday, the Chicago Cubs had their longest...

Cubs starter Colin Rea collects his thoughts after giving up a two-run home run to the Dodgers' Max Muncy in the third inning on April 25, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Harry How/Getty)

Chicago Cubs’ winning streak ends at 10 games with 12-4 loss: ‘We did not have a good pitching day’

By Meghan Montemurro

April 25, 2026 at 11:35 p.m.

The Los Angeles Dodgers tagged Colin Rea and Javier Assad for six runs each, and...

The Cubs' Dansby Swanson (7) and Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrate Swanson's tiebreaking two-run home run against the Dodgers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Los Angeles. The Cubs won 6-4. (Luke Hales/Getty)

Boobirds and an electric environment: Chicago Cubs and a budding rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers

By Meghan Montemurro

April 25, 2026 at 7:12 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday proved how exciting a...

Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson reacts after hitting the go-ahead two-run home run to score Pete Crow-Armstrong during the ninth inning game against the Dodgers on April 24, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Chicago Cubs rally late for 10th straight win behind HRs from Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson

By Meghan Montemurro

April 25, 2026 at 8:37 a.m.

Dansby Swanson turned toward the Chicago Cubs dugout and could only throw his hands up,...

Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar watches as he gives up a game-tying home run to Phillies right fielder Adolis García in the ninth inning Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Lefty Caleb Thielbar the latest Chicago Cubs reliever to land on the IL — and Nicky Lopez is back

By Meghan Montemurro

April 25, 2026 at 12:18 a.m.

Veteran Caleb Thielbar is the latest Chicago Cubs reliever to land on the injured list,...