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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...

Astros right fielder Chas McCormick drives in a run on a sacrifice fly against the White Sox on June 19, 2024, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs extend nonroster invitations to 18 players for spring training

By Meghan Montemurro

February 9, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

Spring training presents an opportunity for nonroster players to put themselves on the Chicago Cubs'...

Former Cubs infielder Anthony Rizzo speaks during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on Jan. 17, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Anthony Rizzo, Clayton Kershaw and Joey Votto will join NBC Sports broadcasts as MLB analysts

By Joe Reedy

February 8, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

NBC has hired recently retired players Anthony Rizzo, Clayton Kershaw and Joey Votto as analysts...

Cubs pinch runner Terrance Gore scores in the eighth inning of the National League wild-card playoff game against the Rockies on Oct. 2, 2018 at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Terrance Gore, a speedy outfielder who played for the Chicago Cubs and 3 World Series champions, dies at 34

By Associated Press

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

Terrance Gore, a speedy outfielder who played for the Chicago Cubs and three World Series...

Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw hits an RBI single in Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Brewers on Oct. 9, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

3 Chicago Cubs storylines to watch in spring training, including how they will optimize their bench

By Meghan Montemurro

February 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

With spring training on the horizon, how the Chicago Cubs build their bench is among...

Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Marinersthe sixth inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series on Oct. 8, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Javier Báez left off Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic roster for a positive 2023 marijuana test

By Ronald Blum

February 6, 2026 at 11:07 a.m.

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa were left off Puerto Rico’s roster for the World Baseball...

Mariners reliever Trent Thornton is greeted by Julio Rodríguez in the dugout during a game against the White Sox on June 12, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Chicago Cubs agree to minor-league contracts with Trent Thornton and Chas McCormick

By Associated Press

January 28, 2026 at 8:23 p.m.

Trent Thornton, 32, is recovering from Achilles tendon surgery after he was injured July 31....

FILE – Baltimore Orioles left fielder Dylan Carlson walks through the dugout before a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Chicago Cubs sign outfielder Dylan Carlson, 27, to a minor-league deal

By Associated Press

January 26, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.

Dylan Carlson, a former first-round draft pick, is expected to compete for a backup job...

Tom Thibodeau and Derrick Rose hug after Thibodeau gave a speech honoring Rose as the Bulls held a ceremony to retire Rose’s #1 jersey at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 24, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Derrick Rose celebration gives Chicago sports fans what they love most — a reason to remember

By Paul Sullivan

January 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago sports fans love their reunions — and our teams are always up for providing...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams bangs on the glass while sitting with Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong at a Blackhawks game Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Random thoughts on a budding Chicago sports bromance and other hot topics

By Paul Sullivan

January 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The budding bromance between Caleb Williams and Pete Crow-Armstrong — and other hot topics from...

Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw, left, celebrates with Nico Hoerner after they scored against the Mets on Sept. 23, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

How the Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw is handling a role change — and Nico Hoerner deals with trade speculation

By Meghan Montemurro

January 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Forty-eight hours after learning the Chicago Cubs would have a new starting third baseman in...