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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...

Pitcher Jaxon Wiggins throws in the bullpen area during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins is learning in his first taste of big-league camp

By Meghan Montemurro

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

The Chicago Cubs have shown a willingness to give prospects such as Jaxon Wiggins a...

Chicago police officers stand outside Holy Name Cathedral before the viewing for Harry Caray on Feb. 26, 1998. A large billboard with Caray's likeness is visible in the background on State Street. Caray died on Feb. 18, 1998. (Terrence Antonio James)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs announcer Harry Caray dies after collapsing on Valentine’s Day

By Kori Rumore

February 18, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 18, according...

Seiya Suzuki warms up with a bat during the first day of the Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Seiya Suzuki embracing his World Baseball Classic opportunity as springboard to a big season for Chicago Cubs

By Meghan Montemurro

February 17, 2026 at 6:17 p.m.

Getting to play in the World Baseball Classic next month has been a long time...

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during batting practice at spring training Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Cubs and White Sox players tout unity after MLBPA leader Tony Clark’s abrupt resignation

By Meghan Montemurro

February 17, 2026 at 7:12 p.m.

Chicago Cubs and White Sox players echoed the sentiment that the union's strength doesn't come...

Rockies infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant watches a game against the Blue Jays on Aug. 6, 2025, at Coors Field in Denver. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Kris Bryant is ‘in pain every day’ and can’t play baseball for Colorado Rockies — but he’s not retiring

By Patrick Saunders

February 17, 2026 at 12:51 p.m.

Kris Bryant has a locker in the Salt River Fields clubhouse, but he's not a...

Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark answers a question during a news conference on March 11, 2022, in New York. (Richard Drew/AP)

Tony Clark resigning as head of MLB players union as possible cap fight — and work stoppage — looms

By Ronald Blum

February 17, 2026 at 10:57 p.m.

Tony Clark has resigned as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association following an...

Matt Shaw stands with other players before warming up during the first day of the Chicago Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw gets ready for the outfield — and 2 players are still delayed by visa issues

By Meghan Montemurro

February 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ credited Ben Zobrist for helping him adjust to playing...

Ilia Malinin of the United States falls during the men's free skate program in figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Milan. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Column: Ilia Malinin isn’t the 1st star athlete to flop on the big stage — and he can turn it into a positive

By Paul Sullivan

February 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It’s hard to watch someone see their dreams crash so hard in front of millions...

Players stretch during the first day of the Chicago Cubs full-squad workout at spring training at Sloan Park on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

‘We have to win more World Series’: Chicago Cubs’ Tom Ricketts has high expectations for 2026 and beyond

By Meghan Montemurro

February 16, 2026 at 4:56 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs begin spring training with heightened scrutiny on what should be one of...

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts talks with reporters during the Cubs' first full-squad workout of spring training on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Tom Ricketts calls Marquee ‘maybe the smartest thing we’ve done’ amid shifting TV landscape

By Meghan Montemurro

February 16, 2026 at 1:50 p.m.

Looking back at the Chicago Cubs' decision to launch Marquee Sports Network in 2020, Chairman...