Andy Martinez

Andy Martinez is a freelance writer for the Chicago Tribune.

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly gestures to teammates after hitting a two-run, ground-rule double in the eighth inning against the White Sox on May 15, 2026, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

City Series: Carson Kelly’s 4-RBI night helps Chicago Cubs break out of funk with 10-run, 14-hit outburst

May 16, 2026 at 12:19 a.m.

The Cubs' 14-hit outburst in their 10-5 win over the White Sox in the City Series on Friday was a welcome sight for a team that hit .124 with five...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hugs his wife, Stars forward Mallory Swanson, on March 30, 2023, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

As Mallory Swanson nears return to Chicago Stars, husband Dansby in awe of ‘most incredible, blessed journey’

May 15, 2026 at 10:13 p.m.

The Chicago Stars on Friday activated Mallory Swanson from maternity leave, and the forward could play Saturday. “Women are incredible,” said husband Dansby Swanson, the Cubs shortstop.

Cubs right fielder Michael Conforto high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Reds in the second inning Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs complete sweep for 9th straight win overall and 15th in a row at ‘electric’ Wrigley Field

May 7, 2026 at 6:50 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs had a flair for the dramatic in the first three games against the Cincinnati Reds. They needed just one inning to bury the Reds in an 8-3...

Cubs first baseman Michael Busch, left, gets sprayed with a water bottle after drawing a bases-loaded walk for a 7-6 win over the Reds in 10 innings at Wrigley Field on May 6, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs continue to defy the odds with a 3rd straight walk-off win — and 14th straight at home

May 7, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

“You feel like you’ve seen a lot of baseball games in your life, and then you see stuff that you just don’t expect to see, but that’s why we love...

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) drives in the winning run on a single in the tenth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 5, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

‘A real feeling and belief right now’: Chicago Cubs’ 5th walk-off win has them playing with confidence

May 6, 2026 at 12:40 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs are 17-3 in their last 20 games, and they are 16-5 at Wrigley Field for the first time since 1985.

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) throws to first base in the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on May 3, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Windy Wrigley Field day leads to ‘incredible’ Nico Hoerner play as the Chicago Cubs win 11th straight at home

May 3, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

Nico Hoerner's double play helped the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win and a series sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Cubs reliever Jacob Webb reacts after securing a victory by shutting down the Diamondbacks in the ninth inning Friday, May 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs hang on for 6-5 win to open 7-game homestand — but Nico Hoerner exits early with neck tightness

May 1, 2026 at 6:40 p.m.

The injury bug has ravaged the Chicago Cubs this season, but they appeared to dodge a massive hit in Friday’s 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates his game-winning hit with Matt Shaw to give the Cubs an 8-7 victory over the Phillies on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs run winning streak to 9 — their longest in 10 years — with walk-off victory: ‘A complete effort’

April 23, 2026 at 7:09 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have weathered the early-season injury storm and produced a nine-game winning streak, their longest since 2016.

Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws against the Phillies in the second inning at Wrigley Field on April 22, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

8 straight: Chicago Cubs take 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies as starter Matthew Boyd returns from IL

April 22, 2026 at 11:39 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have their first streak of eight or more wins in the month of April since 1970.

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates with his team after hitting a walk-off sacrifice fly bringing in Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) to give the Cubs a, 2-1, win over the Mets at Wrigley Field April 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs’ extra-inning 2-1 win marks 5th straight — with help from some unlikely sources

April 19, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

Nico Hoerner’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning plated Pete Crow-Armstrong and sparked the Chicago Cubs to their fifth-straight win.

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