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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...

Plate umpire Bruce Froemming signals to the official scorer during a game May 20, 2007, in Milwaukee. (Morry Gash/AP file)

Bruce Froemming, record-setting umpire who worked more than 5,000 MLB games, dies at age 86

By Associated Press

February 26, 2026 at 7:12 p.m.

Bruce Froemming, a major-league umpire for 37 consecutive years who worked the third-most games in...

Michael Conforto, who signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs, during spring training workouts on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Meghan Montemurro/baiduhai)

‘It leaves you hungry’: Michael Conforto motivated to make the Chicago Cubs — and get back to World Series

By Meghan Montemurro

February 26, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

As he entered free agency for a fourth time, Michael Conforto wanted to be part...

The infamous ball that was deflected by a fan during Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field was destroyed on Feb. 26, 2004, outside Harry Caray's Restaurant in River North. Admiring the wreckage are, from left, Oscar-winning special-effects expert Michael Lantieri, Dutchie Caray and Grant DePorter. (Scott Strazzante/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Bartman ball’ obliterated for charity at Harry Caray’s restaurant

By Kori Rumore

February 26, 2026 at 4:30 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 26, according...

Cubs infielder Tyler Austin participates in media day during spring training on Feb. 17, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs camp notes: Tyler Austin out for months after knee surgery — and Jordan Wicks battling injury

By Meghan Montemurro

February 25, 2026 at 6:32 p.m.

Veteran infielder Tyler Austin projected to be an important bench piece for the Chicago Cubs...

Looking a little like something from a galaxy far, far away, Wrigley Field is bathed in light for its first night baseball game on Aug. 8, 1988, as traffic hurries by on Clark and Addison streets. The game, however, was canceled due to rain and fans had to wait until Aug. 9, 1988, for the first completed night game. (Frank Hanes/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Eight night games approved by City Council for the Cubs at Wrigley Field

By Kori Rumore

June 12, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 25, according...

Shota Imanaga pitches during live batting practice during Cubs spring training at Sloan Park Thursday Feb. 19, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs notes from camp: Shota Imanaga shows a velocity jump — and Michael Conforto arrives

By Meghan Montemurro

February 24, 2026 at 7:56 p.m.

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga tossed two scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday,...

Cubs centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong signs autographs before live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park, Feb. 19, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs on photo day at spring training

By Armando L. Sanchez

February 24, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

Portraits of Chicago Cubs players on photo day at spring training on Feb. 17, 2026.

The Dodgers' Michael Conforto looks on during a game against the Giants on Sept. 21, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs spring training, including another low-risk signing to bolster the bench

By Paul Sullivan

February 23, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

Michael Conforto will be in the mix for a reserve outfielder job with the Chicago...

Chicago White Sox second baseman Sam Antonacci (92) runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during the Cubs and White Sox first spring training game of the year at Sloan Park Friday Feb. 20, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Cactus League report: Springfield native makes White Sox impression — and Moisés Ballesteros lands at Cubs camp

By LaMond Pope

February 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Springfield native Sam Antonacci blasted a two-run home run for the Chicago White Sox in...

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman stands at the plate in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox during the Cubs and White Sox first spring training game of the year at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: ‘Weird way to start a game.’ Chicago Cubs run themselves into a triple play on a wacky afternoon.

By Paul Sullivan

February 22, 2026 at 5:54 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs made multiple base-running gaffes while running themselves into a wacky triple play...