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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 second baseman Scott Kingery sets up to tag out the Royals' Maikel Garcia during a Cactus League game Feb. 23, 2026, in Surprise, Ariz. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Chicago Cubs camp notes: Scott Kingery looks to reestablish himself — and Justin Dean eager for big-league role

By Meghan Montemurro

March 7, 2026 at 5:46 p.m.

Infielder Scott Kingery doesn't have a great path to making the Chicago Cubs out of...

Team USA's Aaron Judge celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against Brazil during the World Baseball Classic Pool B game Friday, March 6, 2026, in Houston. (Kenneth Richmond/Getty)

Aaron Judge and Brice Turang power US to 15-5 win over Brazil in its WBC opener

By Associated Press

March 6, 2026 at 11:18 p.m.

Aaron Judge hit a two-run home run and Brice Turang had three hits and four...

Cubs reliever Porter Hodge delivers against the White Sox during the fourth inning of a Cactus League game Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

How in-season development of younger relievers will be ‘crazy valuable’ for the Chicago Cubs bullpen

By Meghan Montemurro

March 6, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs know they again could have some roster churn among their relievers, so...

Team Japan's Shohei Ohtani walks off the field following the team's 13-0 called game victory after the 7th inning during the World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Chinese Taipei at Tokyo Dome on March 6, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Toru Hanai/Getty Images)

WBC roundup: Shohei Ohtani has grand slam in Japan’s 13-0 rout — and Yoán Moncada homers in Cuba’s win

By Associated Press

March 6, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand...

Dusty Baker is seen at a game between the Giants and the Padres, in San Francisco, on Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

At 76, Dusty Baker is managing again. He’s leading Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic.

By Tim Reynolds

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

Dusty Baker, 76, is managing Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic, and his team has four guaranteed...

U.S. third baseman Alex Bregman of the Cubs fields a ground ball during a World Baseball Classic workout Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP)

Column: Is it un-American to root against Team USA in WBC? Plus other pressing sports issues.

By Paul Sullivan

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

Questions of the day, including whether rooting against Team USA is un-American and whether the...

United States’ Aaron Judge smiles while taking batting practice prior to an exhibition game against the Rockies on March 4, 2026, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Can a loaded US roster dethrone Japan at the World Baseball Classic?

By Ronald Blum

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

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic. The Americans...

Cubs manager Craig Counsell, second from left, and Diamondbacks prospect Brady Counsell, Craig's son, deliver the lineup cards before a Cactus League game Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell shares special moment with son Brady, an Arizona Diamondbacks prospect

By Meghan Montemurro

March 5, 2026 at 6:56 p.m.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell watched Thursday as his elder son, Brady, step into the...

Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, and Aaron Judge of Team USA warm up before an exhibition game against the Rockies on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

World Baseball Classic: Who are the 17 Cubs and White Sox competing? And what are the big games to watch?

By LaMond Pope

March 5, 2026 at 12:18 p.m.

Between the Cubs and White Sox, 17 players and prospects will be representing their countries...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Wright poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

RHP Kyle Wright looking to recapture his old self with the Chicago Cubs after ‘a crazy couple of years’

By Meghan Montemurro

March 4, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

With injuries behind him, Kyle Wright's daily routine is back to normal and he feels...