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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...

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8), Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, center, and Bulls forward Matas Buzelis cheer with Cubs fans during the seventh inning of a game against the Brewers on Sept. 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: How the brotherhood among Chicago’s young stars fuels our great sports town’s next wave

By Paul Sullivan

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

Seeing Caleb Williams, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson supporting Pete Crow-Armstrong at Wrigley Field reminds...

Cardinals left fielder José Fermín warms up before a game against the Rockies on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Cardinals and Rockies players tilt caps a day after ump’s comments to St. Louis rookie Hancel Rincón

By Michael Kelly

September 5, 2026 at 11:40 p.m.

Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday in apparent protest of umpire...

Cubs starter Javier Assad delivers against the Marlins in the first inning Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Miami. (JC Ruiz/Getty)

Javier Assad battles through season-high 5 walks and bullpen does enough to seal Chicago Cubs’ 6-5 win

By Meghan Montemurro

September 5, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

In his first big-league start in a month, Javier Assad grinded through 4 2/3 innings...

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga high-fives teammates after exiting in the seventh inning against the Marlins on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 in Miami. (Carmen Mandato/Getty)

Just do it: Riding his splitter, new-look Shota Imanaga handcuffs Miami Marlins in Chicago Cubs’ 6-1 win

By Meghan Montemurro

September 4, 2026 at 11:21 p.m.

Sporting a new, shorter hairdo, Shota Imanaga limited the Miami Marlins to one run on...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson works out before a game against the Reds on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Swanson is on the injured list. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs updates: Dansby Swanson progressing with injury — and Javier Assad gets nod to start Saturday

By Meghan Montemurro

September 4, 2026 at 11:38 p.m.

Dansby Swanson's unfamiliarity with an oblique strain creates a little uncertainty for the Chicago Cubs...

Cubs designated hitter BJ Murray Jr. looks out from the dugout before a game against the Brewers on Sept. 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: BJ Murray Jr.’s ‘long journey’ to Cubs — and a ‘cool’ honor for Sox’s Tristan Peters

By LaMond Pope

September 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

BJ Murray Jr. got a base hit in his big-league debut for the Chicago Cubs...

Nebraska's Andi Jackson (15) gets a kill in the fourth set during a match against Utah on Sept. 12, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (Charlie Dekker/AP)

Wrigley Field adding another 1st: College volleyball is coming to the Friendly Confines this weekend

By Kalen Lumpkins

September 6, 2026 at 6:49 p.m.

Wrigley Field on Sunday will play host to the final two matches of the inaugural...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams helps hold a "W" flag after the Cubs' 2-1 victory against the Brewers on Sept. 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Caleb Williams has front-row seat for PCA’s 39th HR and Kevin Gausman’s strong start in Chicago Cubs’ 2-1 win

By Andy Martinez

September 3, 2026 at 11:29 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run home run — his 39th — Kevin Gausman struck out...

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson (8), Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, center, and Bulls forward Matas Buzelis cheer with fans during the seventh inning of a Cubs-Brewers game Sept. 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1

By Chris Sweda

September 3, 2026 at 9:53 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 2-1 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sept. 3, 2026,...

White Sox reliever Mike Vasil dresses as a "Harry Potter" character as he talks with Munetaka Murakami in the dugout before a game against the Yankees on July 29, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: A must-wand game for the White Sox, Cubs SS Dansby Swanson is going stir crazy and other takeaways

By Paul Sullivan

September 3, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox return home from a tough trip in Houston for Magic Wand...