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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 starter Cade Horton is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after the sixth inning against the White Sox on July 26, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Cade Horton finishes 2nd in NL Rookie of the Year voting for 2025 season

By Meghan Montemurro

November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs might not have made the playoffs without rookie right-hander Cade Horton stepping...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, center, and second baseman Nico Hoerner celebrate a 7-3 win over the White Sox at Wrigley Field on May 17, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs win National League team Gold Glove Award: ‘We were pretty exceptional’

By Meghan Montemurro

November 9, 2025 at 2:29 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs produced one of the best all-around defensive performances in MLB this year...

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze catches a pass during warmups before a game against the Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Is 2025 the year of the overprotective dad in pro sports? On behalf of the kids, please butt out.

By Paul Sullivan

November 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Overprotective dads with famous athletic sons have dominated the headlines in 2025, plus other observations...

Japan infielder Munetaka Murakami hits a solo home run against USA in the third inning on Aug. 7, 2021, at Yokohama Baseball Stadium during the Tokyo Olympics. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Munetaka Murakami, the Japanese power-hitting infielder, enters MLB posting system as a free agent

By Associated Press

November 7, 2025 at 10:57 a.m.

Power-hitting Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami is entering Major League Baseball’s posting system and will...

Cubs reliever Bruce Sutter bears down against the St. Louis Cardinals on Aug. 4, 1979. Sutter was credited with his 25th save, tops in the majors, in the Cubs’ 8-6 victory. (Water Neal/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs reliever Bruce Sutter named National League’s Cy Young Award winner

By Kori Rumore

November 7, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 7, according...

Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker high-fives teammates in the dugout after stealing home against the Royals on July 22, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs extend qualifying offers to Kyle Tucker and Shota Imanaga, ensuring draft picks if they leave

By Meghan Montemurro

November 6, 2025 at 4:15 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs extended qualifying offers to outfielder Kyle Tucker and left-hander Shota Imanaga before...

Cubs pitcher Colin Rea flashes a smile in the dugout after being taken out in the sixth inning against the Cardinals n Sept. 26, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs re-sign pitcher Colin Rea to a 1-year deal and decline a mutual option on Justin Turner

By Meghan Montemurro

November 6, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

One of the Chicago Cubs' most reliable pitchers is coming back in 2026. Right-hander Colin...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning of the NLDS Game 3 at Wrigley Field on Oct. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs trade veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge, 35, back to the Baltimore Orioles

By Meghan Montemurro

November 4, 2025 at 4:23 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs traded 35-year-old right-hander Andrew Kittredge, acquired from Baltimore at the trade deadline,...

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga walks through the dugout during Game 2 of the wild-card game against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Shota Imanaga’s journey from Chicago Cubs icon to free agency is a strange tale

By Paul Sullivan

November 4, 2025 at 4:27 p.m.

Did the Chicago Cubs punt on the 2026 season by letting left-hander Shota Imanaga become...

Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman throws late to first on a single by the Athletics' Jacob Wilson on Sept. 16, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

MLB free agency: Alex Bregman, Lucas Giolito, Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Cody Bellinger now available

By Associated Press

November 4, 2025 at 12:05 p.m.

A total of 153 players have become free agents since the end of the World...