Chicago Cubs – Page 49

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 second baseman Nico Hoerner hits a solo home run against the Phillies on April 21, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

3 numbers that explain the Chicago Cubs’ 9-game winning streak entering 1st West Coast trip of the season

By Meghan Montemurro

April 24, 2026 at 5:27 p.m.

Here are three numbers that help explain how the Chicago Cubs climbed out of the...

White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after finishing off the Rays in the fourth inning April 14, 2026, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Injured Cubs relievers make progress — and White Sox’s Noah Schultz living a dream

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Chicago White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz called his first week-plus in the majors a “dream...

Shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates his game-winning hit with Matt Shaw to give the Cubs an 8-7 victory over the Phillies on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs run winning streak to 9 — their longest in 10 years — with walk-off victory: ‘A complete effort’

By Andy Martinez

April 23, 2026 at 7:09 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have weathered the early-season injury storm and produced a nine-game winning streak,...

The Phillies hang along the dugout railing where a rat ran along the warning track earlier in the week Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Like a rat scurrying along the field, the Chicago Cubs just keep on streaking

By Paul Sullivan

April 23, 2026 at 6:33 p.m.

Blown late lead? Another closer goes down? A rat in da kitchen? The Chicago Cubs...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates his game-winning hit with teammates to beat the Phillies 8-7 in 10 innings Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 8, Philadelphia Phillies 7 (10 inn.)

By Brian Cassella

April 23, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 8-7, 10-inning victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on April 23,...

Home plate umpire Alex MacKay reacts toward the Mariners bench after calling a strike during the third inning against the Rangers on April 6, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone as walks reach historic highs

By David Brandt

April 23, 2026 at 8:34 a.m.

The new Automated Ball-Strike system has contributed to a spike in the Major League Baseball's...

Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws against the Phillies in the second inning at Wrigley Field on April 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

8 straight: Chicago Cubs take 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies as starter Matthew Boyd returns from IL

By Andy Martinez

April 22, 2026 at 11:39 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have their first streak of eight or more wins in the month...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong exhales after hitting an RBI double in the second inning against the Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 7, Philadelphia Phillies 2

By John J. Kim

April 22, 2026 at 11:40 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on...

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 21, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 7, Philadelphia Phillies 4

By Chris Sweda

April 21, 2026 at 11:29 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on...

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning of a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 21, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs win 7th consecutive game behind Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch in a 7-4 victory

By Meghan Montemurro

April 21, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, in his 11th game since coming off the injured list, slugged...