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Cubs left fielder Ian Happ walks off the field after striking out against the Padres in the ninth inning in Game 2 of their wild-card series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘He’s the Chicago Cubs’: Ian Happ — team’s longest-tenured player — faces uncertain future after playoff exit

By Meghan Montemurro

October 1, 2026 at 3:16 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' early exit from the playoffs brought a harsh reality in the postgame...

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...

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) scores off a two RBI double from Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) during the second inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field Sept. 14, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 7, Atlanta Braves 3

By Armando L. Sanchez

September 14, 2026 at 10:56 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 7-3 win over the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) steals second base during the fourth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field Sept. 14, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong hits another HR — and steals another base — in 7-3 win

By Andy Martinez

September 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs' offense was buoyed by another incredible performance from MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) deals during the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Photos: Pittsburgh Pirates 4, Chicago Cubs 3

By Arthur Maiorella

September 13, 2026 at 8:16 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday,...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong records the final out of the fifth inning during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Wind blowing in at Wrigley Field cost the Chicago Cubs some runs — just when they need them most

By Andy Martinez

September 13, 2026 at 8:17 p.m.

Two swings, two outs and three runs wiped off the board for the Chicago Cubs...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run to tie the game in the ninth inning against the Reds on May 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: How does Pete Crow-Armstrong’s MVP-caliber season rank in the last 40 years of Chicago Cubs lore?

By Paul Sullivan

September 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an MVP-caliber season for the Chicago Cubs. How does it rank...

Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa is carried off the field after hitting a pair of home runs against the Brewers on Sept. 13, 1998, at Wrigley Field. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: ‘Slammin’ Sammy Sosa hits home runs No. 61 and 62 during 1998 season

By Kori Rumore

September 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 13, according...

Second baseman Pedro Ramírez, left, celebrates with shortstop Nico Hoerner after the Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-3 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

Much-maligned pen delivers for Chicago Cubs, who rally for 4-3 win and take 1-game lead for top NL wild card

By Andy Martinez

September 12, 2026 at 9:20 p.m.

The familiar faces of Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s bullpen picked up the final 10...

The ivy in right field glistens before the Chicago Cubs play the New York Mets on June 3, 2014, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Scott Strazzante/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: The original ivy at Wrigley Field is planted

By Kori Rumore

September 15, 2026 at 12:49 p.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 12, according...

Milwaukee Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers clinch playoff spot with 20-0 rout — and reduce magic number for NL Central title to 4

By Joe Totoraitis

September 11, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Garrett Mitchell hit the Milwaukee Brewers’ first grand slam of the season in a 20-0...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman, left, celebrates with third-base coach Quintin Berry after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Pirates on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Alex Bregman and Chicago Cubs offense bust out to back Shota Imanaga in 12-2 rout, snapping skid at 4

By Andy Martinez

September 11, 2026 at 10:14 p.m.

Alex Bregman went 3-for-4 with a home run and Shota Imanaga pitched six strong innings,...