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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 shortstop Dansby Swanson rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer during the second inning against the Phillies on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Embracing a new plate approach, Dansby Swanson slugs a 3-run home run in the Chicago Cubs’ 5-1 win

By Meghan Montemurro

April 20, 2026 at 10:48 p.m.

Dansby Swanson's fifth home run of the year helped the Chicago Cubs put up four...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) slides safely into second base past Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott (5) after hitting a double during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field April 20, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 5, Philadelphia Phillies 1

By Armando L. Sanchez

April 20, 2026 at 10:49 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on...

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner stands at the plate during the first inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on April 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner named NL Player of the Week — and Jacob Webb embraces multi-inning chances

By Meghan Montemurro

April 20, 2026 at 6:40 p.m.

Nico Hoerner's stellar week, part of a scorching start to the season for the Chicago...

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates with his team after hitting a walk-off sacrifice fly bringing in Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) to give the Cubs a, 2-1, win over the Mets at Wrigley Field April 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ extra-inning 2-1 win marks 5th straight — with help from some unlikely sources

By Andy Martinez

April 19, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

Nico Hoerner’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning plated Pete Crow-Armstrong and sparked the Chicago...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong slides safely into third base after hitting a triple during the third inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on April 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Sniffing out baseball’s early-season trends on a chilly day at Wrigley Field

By Paul Sullivan

April 19, 2026 at 7:04 p.m.

What are the early-season trends in baseball? Parity, long-term contracts for young players and an...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) celebrates with fans after scoring off Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner’s (2) walk-off sacrifice fly to give the Cubs a, 2-1, win over the Mets at Wrigley Field April 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 2, New York Mets 1 (10 inn.)

By Armando L. Sanchez

April 19, 2026 at 7:04 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 2-1 in 10 innings at Wrigley Field on...

White Sox closer Seranthony Domínguez hands the ball to manager Will Venable as he is pulled from the game in the ninth inning Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Rate Field. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Column: Season’s just starting, but Cubs and White Sox already dealing with closer issues

By Paul Sullivan

April 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Bullpen challenges for the Cubs and White Sox were among the topics from a busy...

Cubs pinch hitter Carson Kelly rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Craig Counsell’s pinch-hit decision pays off big in Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 win — their 4th in a row

By Andy Martinez

April 18, 2026 at 6:39 p.m.

Craig Counsell's decision to yank the hot-hitting Moisés Ballesteros for Carson Kelly resulted in a...

Fans wearing hot dog costumes hold a "W" flag after a 4-2 Cubs win over the Mets on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs beat New York Mets 4-2

By John J. Kim

April 19, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

Photos of the Chicago Cubs' 4-2 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday, April...

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Moisés Ballesteros (25) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning of a game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs offense dazzles in a 12-4 win over the New York Mets — even as the IL fills up with pitchers

By Andy Martinez

April 17, 2026 at 7:06 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs put up 12 runs on 14 hits to beat the New York...