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Cubs left fielder Ian Happ walks off the field after striking out against the Padres in the ninth inning in Game 2 of their wild-card series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘He’s the Chicago Cubs’: Ian Happ — team’s longest-tenured player — faces uncertain future after playoff exit

By Meghan Montemurro

October 1, 2026 at 3:16 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' early exit from the playoffs brought a harsh reality in the postgame...

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...

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz tags out Cubs first baseman Michael Busch on a steal attempt in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park on Sept. 18, 2026, in Cincinnati. It was the final out in the Cubs' 6-4 loss. (Tanner Pearson/Getty)

Michael Busch’s baserunning miscue and Chicago Cubs’ lack of execution prove costly in 6-4 loss in Cincinnati

By Meghan Montemurro

September 19, 2026 at 12:33 a.m.

For a Chicago Cubs team trying to secure the NL's top wild-card spot, there were...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Blue Jays on Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs embrace thrilling off day at Churchill Downs where Alex Bregman’s horse wins race

By Meghan Montemurro

September 18, 2026 at 7:15 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs spent Thursday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., watching horse racing that...

Cubs manager Craig Counsell looks on from the dugout against the Brewers on Sept. 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Anything goes for Cubs pitching staff — and Sox are fighting for their playoff lives

By Meghan Montemurro

September 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs can clinch their second straight playoff berth this weekend in Cincinnati. The White...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Braves on Sept. 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits historic milestone and Alex Bregman stays hot as Chicago Cubs protect wild-card lead

By Meghan Montemurro

September 16, 2026 at 11:44 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a pair of home runs and a triple and Alex Bregman fell...

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly scores off a triple from Pete Crow-Armstrong in the fifth inning against the Braves on Sept. 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 8, Atlanta Braves 4

By Armando L. Sanchez

September 16, 2026 at 9:37 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 8-4 win against the Atlanta Braves on Sept. 16, 2026,...

Fans cheer as Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong crosses the plate after hitting his second solo home run of the night in the seventh inning against the Braves on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Fan angst hits fever pitch as Cubs and White Sox take playoff hopes into final days of wild season

By Paul Sullivan

September 16, 2026 at 9:30 p.m.

If you've been suffering from Cubs anxiety over the recent bullpen meltdowns or White Sox...

Chicago Cubs left fielder Tyrone Taylor (55) makes a leaping catch of a long fly ball hit by Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 15, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Atlanta Braves 6, Chicago Cubs 3

By Chris Sweda

September 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 7-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on Tuesday,...

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Megill is congratulated by catcher William Contreras after the Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

The Milwaukee Brewers and their brand of selfless baseball are NL Central champions again

By Will Graves

September 15, 2026 at 11:52 p.m.

The Milwaukee Brewers have clinched their fourth straight NL Central title. Ace Jacob Misiorowski admits...

Cubs reliever Edward Cabrera watches the flight of a two-run home run by Braves catcher Drake Baldwin in the ninth inning Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

3 Chicago Cubs who need to step up over the final 10 games after a blown lead in a 6-3 loss

By Meghan Montemurro

September 16, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs squandered a three-run lead they took into the sixth inning against the...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) walks on the field before a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Dansby Swanson’s rehab plan up in the air, while Chicago Cubs shut down pitcher Shelby Miller for the season

By Meghan Montemurro

September 15, 2026 at 7:23 p.m.

The weather forecast in Omaha, Neb. — where Triple-A Iowa has games scheduled — is...