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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 catcher Reese McGuire high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Mariners on June 20, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs nontender catcher Reese McGuire and reliever Eli Morgan, making them free agents

By Meghan Montemurro

November 21, 2025 at 6:33 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs opted to nontender catcher Reese McGuire and right-handed reliever Eli Morgan by...

A sheet showing Red Sox player photos hangs from a camera as a broadcast operator works during the first inning of a game on April 24, 2023, in Baltimore, Md. (Julio Cortez/AP)

MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total nearly $800 million annually

By Joe Reedy

November 19, 2025 at 4:59 p.m.

ESPN has a reworked deal with MLB that includes out-of-market streaming rights while NBC and...

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga heads to the dugout after the first inning against the White Sox on July 25, 2025, at Rate Field. Imanaga gave up three runs in the inning. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Shota Imanaga accepts his qualifying offer to stay with the Chicago Cubs, while Kyle Tucker rejects his

By Meghan Montemurro

November 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Shota Imanaga is staying with the Chicago Cubs for at least one more season after...

Today in Chicago History: Holy cow! After 11 years with White Sox, broadcaster Harry Caray moves to Cubs.

By Kori Rumore

November 16, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 16, according...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong to represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic after breakout season

By Meghan Montemurro

November 14, 2025 at 7:15 p.m.

Coming off a breakout 2025 season, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will play for...

Cubs manager Craig Counsell, from left, President Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins talk before a game against the Guardians on July 3, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Winter is coming, but the Chicago Cubs’ offseason strategy is on a need-to-know basis

By Paul Sullivan

November 14, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs' offseason plans aren't much clearer after President Jed Hoyer and GM Carter...

Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg is congratulated by third base coach Don Zimmer after his ninth-inning home run against the Cardinals tied the score 9-9 on June 23, 1984, at Wrigley Field. (Charles Cherney/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg named National League’s MVP

By Kori Rumore

November 13, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

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

Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks sits in the dugout before a game against the Braves on May 21, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs notes from the GM meetings: Kyle Hendricks retires — and how 2 top prospects fit in for 2026

By Meghan Montemurro

November 12, 2025 at 6:13 p.m.

After 11 big-league seasons, including 10 with the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Hendricks is stepping away...

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga delivers to the San Diego Padres in the second inning of Game 2 of the NL wild-card series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs want to prioritize pitching as GM meetings kick off — regardless of Shota Imanaga’s future

By Meghan Montemurro

November 11, 2025 at 7:35 p.m.

Regardless of Shota Imanaga's future with the Chicago Cubs, Jed Hoyer made clear the organization...

Fans cheer in the second quarter during a game between the Bears and the Giants on Nov. 9, 2025, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Column: Suspend your disbelief and just enjoy these successful starts from the Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks

By Paul Sullivan

November 11, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks are all winning in mid-November, so enjoy this feeling while...