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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...

Benny the Bull poses for photos during media day at the United Center on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

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Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski pitches during the third inning against the Cubs in Game 2 of the NL Division Series on Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski hits 104.3 mph while throwing 3 innings of shutout relief

By Steve Megargee

October 7, 2025 at 8:11 a.m.

Jacob Misiorowski rediscovered the form that earned the flamethrowing rookie so much acclaim in the...

The Brewers' Andrew Vaughn hits a three-run homer during the first inning against the Cubs in Game 2 of the NL Division Series on Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs Game 2 notes: Ex-Sox Andrew Vaughn’s momentum-turning HR — and meet ‘godfather of playoff experience’

By LaMond Pope

October 7, 2025 at 6:50 a.m.

Andrew Vaughn’s 3-run home run — with two outs in the first — shifted the momentum...

Cubs manager Craig Counsell stands in the dugout during the fifth inning against the Brewers in Game 2 of the NL Division Series on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Is beating the Chicago Cubs — and manager Craig Counsell — the Milwaukee Brewers’ World Series?

By Paul Sullivan

October 7, 2025 at 12:59 a.m.

The much-anticipated National League Division Series battle between managers Craig Counsell and Pat Murphy has...

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga walks to the dugout after being taken out during the third inning against the Brewers in Game 2 of the NL Division Series on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

‘I ruined the game’: Chicago Cubs on cusp of season ending following a 7-3 loss to Milwaukee Brewers

By Meghan Montemurro

October 7, 2025 at 12:19 p.m.

Left-hander Shota Imanaga's inability to toss a zero in the opening frame doused another electric...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks to the dugout after striking out during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the NL Division Series on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Game 2 photos: Milwaukee Brewers 7, Chicago Cubs 3 in NL Division Series

By Armando L. Sanchez

October 7, 2025 at 6:19 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' Game 2 of their NL Division Series against the Milwaukee...

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner picks up the ball after committing an error on a first-inning grounder in Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Brewers on Oct. 4, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Defense has been a backbone of Chicago Cubs’ success. They need it to deliver again in the NLDS.

By Meghan Montemurro

October 6, 2025 at 9:49 p.m.

Defense has been an organizational focal point for the Chicago Cubs, who will need that...

Cubs' Matt Shaw is congratulated in the dugout after scoring in the seventh inning of a game against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sept. 26, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

3 Chicago Cubs who need to come up big in the NLDS, including a hitter whose power makes a lineup dangerous

By Meghan Montemurro

October 6, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs can't afford to lose Game 2 and head to Wrigley Field needing...

Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks out to the mound before taking relief pitcher Michael Soroka out of the game in the second inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs look ahead to Game 2 after Game 1 blowout: ‘It’s one loss. It doesn’t count for more, how you lose.’

By LaMond Pope

October 5, 2025 at 5:56 p.m.

For the Chicago Cubs, Sunday meant another day of rest for a bullpen. For the...

A Chicago Cubs fan looks at the field as Milwaukee Brewers fans cheer in the ninth inning of the National League Division Series Game 1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Will a day off help the Chicago Cubs? NLDS takeaways while looking for playoff fever in Milwaukee.

By Paul Sullivan

October 5, 2025 at 5:10 p.m.

Why did the first off day in the National League Division Series come so soon?...