Chicago Cubs – Page 56

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...

Fans find seats in the bleachers as gates open March 26, 2026, before the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals play on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

After a long, cold winter, baseball is back in Chicago, along with hope and renewal

By Andrew Carter

March 26, 2026 at 6:21 p.m.

Opening day in Chicago conjures a lot of emotion for a lot of people, and...

Comiskey Park's grounds crew labors mightily in the snow and wind on April 5, 1982, in an effort to perform a snow-removal miracle. A few hours later, team management postponed the White Sox's season opener against Boston. (baiduhai historical photo)

Cubs and White Sox share a common opponent for home openers: Chicago weather. When was the last postponement?

By Kori Rumore

March 27, 2026 at 11:22 a.m.

Snow and rain have forced the postponement of Cubs and White Sox home openers going...

Brewers’ Jackson Chourio gestures during a spring training workout on Feb. 18, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers’ Jackson Chourio opening the season on IL with a fractured left hand

By Steve Megargee

March 26, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

The Milwaukee Brewers are opening their NL Central title defense without outfielder Jackson Chourio after...

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

Photos: Opening day for Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

By Brian Cassella

March 26, 2026 at 5:35 p.m.

Photos from opening day for the Chicago Cubs against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field...

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman starts his swing on a pitch during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Will it be another big year for Alex Bregman, the Chicago Cubs’ hitting-obsessed newcomer?

By Meghan Montemurro

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

As the Chicago Cubs open the season Thursday, Alex Bregman's performance and fit in the...

Season ticket holder Rich Dutton, of Troy, Ohio, plays catch with his grandson at Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field on March 25, 2026. Opening day is Thursday between the Cubs and Nationals. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Opening day arrives for Cubs and White Sox with renewed optimism, new faces — and even a few bidets

By Paul Sullivan

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

Another opening day for Chicago baseball, the gift that keeps on giving ... since 1876.

Plate umpire Tom Fornarola calls a strike during a spring training game between the Blue Jays and Yankees on Feb. 24, 2026, in Dunedin, Fla. (Chris O’Meara/AP)

Former umpires not keen on ABS system, fearing robots will embarrass umps: ‘Nobody likes to be humiliated’

By Ronald Blum

March 25, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

While there is constant debate over calls, umpires were overall their most accurate ever last...

The Royals' Maikel Garcia is caught stealing by Cubs second baseman Scott Kingery during a spring training game Feb. 23, 2026, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chicago Cubs finalize opening-day roster: Dylan Carlson and Scott Kingery make it, Justin Steele to 60-day IL

By Meghan Montemurro

March 25, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

Three nonroster invitees earned a spot out of camp as the Chicago Cubs added outfielders...

Former Cubs Anthony Rizzo, left, and David Ross share a moment with the World Series trophy as the 2016 championship team is honored during the Cubs Convention on Jan. 16, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Anthony Rizzo and David Ross team up on ‘The Lovable Reunion’ for Chicago Cubs’ 10-year anniversary

By Paul Sullivan

March 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

A new podcast from Anthony Rizzo and David Ross on the 2016 Chicago Cubs could...

A Netflix sign is displayed atop a building in Los Angeles, on Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Netflix swings into MLB with 3 marquee events, including Yankees vs. Giants on opening night

By Joe Reedy

March 25, 2026 at 9:07 a.m.

Netflix is hoping for another home run as its partnership with Major League Baseball begins...