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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...

United States manager Mark DeRosa watches batting practice prior to an exhibition baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

US gets the help it needs from Italy and advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

By Kristie Rieken

March 11, 2026 at 10:02 p.m.

A day later than expected, the United States has punched its ticket to the quarterfinals...

Chicago Cubs' Matt Shaw warms up before playing the Texas Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw adds another position to his repertoire: first base

By Meghan Montemurro

March 11, 2026 at 7:25 p.m.

Wednesday represented the first time Chicago Cubs' Matt Shaw played first base at any level.

Fans sit behind the outfield as the Chicago Cubs play against the Chicago White Sox at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Record temps forecast for Arizona in the next week.

By David Brandt

March 11, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

Record-setting heat is forecast over the next 10 days in central Arizona with temperatures that...

United States' Brice Turang is out at first base as Italy's Vinnie Pasquantino fields the ball in the ninth inning during the World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging: ‘It’s out of our control now’

By Kristie Rieken

March 11, 2026 at 7:34 a.m.

The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic Tuesday...

Andre Dawson is introduced during the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Hall of Fame cap saga finally ends for Chicago Cubs great Andre Dawson

By Paul Sullivan

March 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After rejecting former Chicago Cubs great Andre Dawson's request to replace the Montreal Expos cap...

Italy catcher Kyle Teel celebrates as he run the bases after a home run against the United States inning of a World Baseball Classic game on March 10, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Italy stuns the US 8-6 in the WBC — and Chicago players hit 2 home runs for each team

By Associated Press

March 11, 2026 at 12:25 a.m.

Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel and Sam Antonacci each hit a home run for Italy,...

Cubs outfield prospect Josiah Hartshorn bats during spring training on Feb. 28, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Meghan Montemurro/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs minor-league prospect notes: Young hitters like Josiah Hartshorn are getting opportunities

By Meghan Montemurro

March 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Updates from spring training on Chicago Cubs prospects Josiah Hartshorn, Kane Kepley and Owen Ayers.

Chicago Cubs' Kevin Alcántara signs autographs prior to a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cactus League report: Rosters are shaping up for the Cubs and Sox — and the World Baseball Classic heats up

By Meghan Montemurro

March 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs and White Sox are starting to make cuts in spring training camp, whittling...

Chicago Cubs' Porter Hodge throws against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Chicago Cubs notes from camp: Pitchers Porter Hodge and Jordan Wicks start on IL — and 1st cuts happen

By Meghan Montemurro

March 8, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Porter Hodge will start the season on the injured list because of...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, meets with President Donald Trump before Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (Gregory Shamus/Getty)

Column: Distasteful White House videos another embarrassment for Commissioners Rob Manfred and Roger Goodell

By Paul Sullivan

March 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A social media video from the White House interspersing MLB and NFL highlights with bombs...