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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 third baseman Pedro Ramírez slides safely into home during the second inning of a Cactus League game against the Rangers at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

By Armando L. Sanchez

February 21, 2026 at 9:07 p.m.

An inside look at the Chicago Cubs from spring training in Mesa, Ariz.

Matt Shaw steps onto the field before the Cubs play the Rangers in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Who’s in right field for the Chicago Cubs? Daunting questions for the team at spring training.

By Paul Sullivan

February 21, 2026 at 6:23 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs expect Moisés Ballesteros to arrive at camp as they audition Matt Shaw...

White Sox outfielder Derek Hill takes a ball for a walk in the second inning against the Cubs during a Cactus League game at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Just more than half of the ABS challenges successful on 1st day of MLB spring training games

By Associated Press

February 20, 2026 at 9:34 p.m.

Thirteen of 23 calls were overturned during the five spring training games Friday, Major League...

Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramírez, left, tags out White Sox left fielder Tristan Peters in the second inning of the Cactus League opener at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: White Sox 8, Cubs 1 in Cactus League opener

By Armando L. Sanchez

February 20, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

Photos from the White Sox's 8-1 win over the Cubs in the Cactus League opener...

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami, left, shakes hands with Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman in the third inning of the Cactus League opener Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Baseball is back as Cubs and White Sox meet in the Cactus League opener. Enjoy it while it lasts.

By Paul Sullivan

February 20, 2026 at 6:58 p.m.

No one feels tired when Cactus League games begin, serving as an appetizer for the...

Brewers manager Pat Murphy watches batting practice before Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Oct. 12, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Pat Murphy agrees to extension with Milwaukee Brewers after managing them to 2 straight NL Central titles

By Associated Press

February 20, 2026 at 10:06 a.m.

Pat Murphy led the Milwaukee Brewers to the National League Central title and was selected...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman stands at the plate after challenging a call with the Automated Ball-Strike system during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs getting acquainted with Automated Ball-Strike challenge system, which debuts in MLB this year

By Meghan Montemurro

February 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

MLB is implementing the ABS challenge system for the first time in the regular season...

Bruce Meyer answers a question at a news conference on March 11, 2022, in New York. (Richard Drew/AP)

New MLB union head Bruce Meyer dismisses salary cap and defends free agency and arbitration as labor clash looms

By David Brandt

February 19, 2026 at 9:46 p.m.

Bruce Meyer staunchly defended free agency and salary arbitration on his first full day as...

Outfielder Kevin Alcántara throws a ball during fielding drills at Cubs spring training at Sloan Park on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs notes from camp: Kevin Alcántara puts injury behind him — and a lockout ‘all but guaranteed’

By Meghan Montemurro

February 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Offseason surgery has Kevin Alcántara fully healthy as he battles for a spot on the...

MLB players association senior director Bruce Meyer answers a question at a news conference on March 11, 2022, in New York. (Richard Drew/AP)

Bruce Meyer elevated to MLBPA interim executive director after Tony Clark’s forced resignation

By Ronald Blum

February 18, 2026 at 7:54 p.m.

Bruce Meyer was promoted to interim executive director of the baseball players association on Wednesday,...