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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...

Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber connects for a double during the first inning in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Oct. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Kyle Schwarber reportedly going back to Philadelphia Phillies on a $150 million, 5-year contract

By Ronald Blum

December 9, 2025 at 2:16 p.m.

Kyle Schwarber had been one of the biggest names in free agency. His new contract...

Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw stands in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Brewers in Game 2 of the NL Division Series on Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs have said all the right things about Matt Shaw — but could Alex Bregman still be an option?

By Meghan Montemurro

December 8, 2025 at 8:05 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have been saying all the right things about Matt Shaw since the...

Cubs pitcher Michael Soroka pitches during the fifth inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on Sept. 23, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Michael Soroka — who made 1 start for Cubs after deadline trade — goes to Diamondbacks on $7.5M, 1-year deal

By David Brandt

December 8, 2025 at 1:13 p.m.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with right-hander Michael Soroka on a $7.5 million,...

Tatsuya Imai wears Seibu Lions' jersey during a news conference in Tokorozawa, Saitama prefecture, Japan, on Dec. 9, 2016. (Kyodo News via AP)

Will they acquire a top-of-the-rotation arm? 3 questions facing the Chicago Cubs ahead of the winter meetings.

By Meghan Montemurro

December 7, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Will they give another reliever a multiyear contract? With the winter meetings beginning Monday, here...

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer answers questions during a press conference at Wrigley Field on Oct. 15, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Cubs might be ready for Hot Stove spending, while White Sox could be shopping in the bargain bins

By Paul Sullivan

December 7, 2025 at 7:09 a.m.

Baseball’s winter meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Fla., and the Cubs and White Sox are...

An ad for the Cubs' Marquee Sports Network on April 1, 2021, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Will Marquee Sports Network’s cost-cutting affect the Chicago Cubs’ offseason spending plans?

By Paul Sullivan

December 3, 2025 at 5:11 p.m.

Changes are happening at Marquee Sports Network, but whether the cost-cutting will affect the Chicago...

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson prepares for the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 28, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Column: Shirtless Ben Johnson is exactly what Chicago needed on a snowy holiday weekend

By Paul Sullivan

November 30, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Shirtless Bears coach Ben Johnson, Lane Kiffin's decision, Dylan Cease's contract, and other thoughts on...

Keith Kinzleo of Joliet stands with a sign of Ben Johnson and celebrates a Bears touchdown in the first half against the Vikings on Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Column: Plenty for Chicago sports fans to be thankful for — from Ben and Bananas to Bedard and Byard

By Paul Sullivan

November 27, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicagoans have many reasons to celebrate this Thanksgiving, from the resurgence of the Bears to...

Rays reliever Phil Maton delivers a pitch against the Twins on June 18, 2024 in Minneapolis. (David Berding/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs begin remaking the bullpen with veteran Phil Maton in what’s their biggest offseason challenge

By Meghan Montemurro

November 25, 2025 at 5:54 p.m.

Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs front office are charged with trying to reload a...

Northwestern's Migo Jackson takes the field before a game against Minnesota on Nov. 22, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Column: 2025 was a year to remember at Wrigley Field, thanks to the Cubs, Northwestern football — and a goose

By Paul Sullivan

November 23, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs opened the gates of Wrigley Field on April 4 with a 7-1...