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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 Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner runs to third base after Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nuñez missed the throw on Hoerner’s steal during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Nico Hoerner gets no-trade clause with new deal: ‘Hard to imagine a situation that can top this’

By Andy Martinez

March 29, 2026 at 7:18 p.m.

For Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, extending Nico Hoerner is a sign of how baseball...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks off the mound after giving up a three-run home run in the top of the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Déjà vu for Shota Imanaga? Chicago Cubs starter stumbles early in 6-3 loss to drop opening series.

By Andy Martinez

March 29, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

Five batters into Sunday's game and the home run bugaboo that plagued Chicago Cubs starter...

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) steals second base as Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nuñez (26) misses the throw during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Washington Nationals 6, Chicago Cubs 3

By Eileen T. Meslar

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

The Chicago Cubs lost 6-3 to the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, March...

Cubs starter Cade Horton delivers during the first inning against the Nationals on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Matt Marton/AP)

Chicago Cubs pick up their 1st win of the season behind Cade Horton’s strong start in a 10-2 victory

By Andy Martinez

March 28, 2026 at 6:13 p.m.

Cade Horton tossed 6 1/3 strong innings and Miguel Amaya and Ian Happ hit home...

Cubs center fielder Jason Heyward celebrates after hitting a home run against the Dodgers on June 2, 2016 at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Jason Heyward, who helped Cubs win a World Series during his 7 seasons in Chicago, retires after 16-year career

By Associated Press

March 27, 2026 at 9:13 p.m.

Jason Heyward, who won a World Series with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and another...

Matthew Armstrong, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ashley Crow pose for a photo during a news conference formally announcing Crow-Armstong's contract extension in the Home Plate Room on March, 27, 2026. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

‘It’s where I wanted to be’: Pete Crow-Armstrong embraces future with Chicago Cubs after signing extension

By Meghan Montemurro

March 27, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong knew it was only a matter of when, not if, he would be...

The Nationals successfully challenge a pitch call against the Cubs in the first inning Thursday, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Automated Ball-Strike System sees 61.3% success rate in baseball’s 1st games of the 2026 season

By Joe Reedy

March 27, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.

MLB teams had a 61.3% success rate on challenges, going 19 of 31 through the...

Cubs starter Matthew Boyd walks toward the dugout after being pulled from the game against the Nationals in the fourth inning Thursday, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Matthew Boyd’s 1st opening-day start with Chicago Cubs ends early in 10-4 loss, but still a ‘real special day’

By Meghan Montemurro

March 26, 2026 at 7:35 p.m.

The Washington Nationals tagged Matthew Boyd for five runs in the fourth inning Thursday, and...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong takes the field to face the Nationals on opening day Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Cubs got a bargain in Pete Crow-Armstrong’s new deal, even as he’s still growing as a player

By Paul Sullivan

March 26, 2026 at 7:01 p.m.

In Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs have found a box-office star who should keep Wrigley...

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is introduced before the game against the Nationals on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs agree to a 6-year contract extension

By Meghan Montemurro

March 26, 2026 at 6:24 p.m.

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't need to ponder whether this is his last...