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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against the Padres at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 23, San Diego Padres 3

By Terrence Antonio James

July 1, 2026 at 7:17 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 23-3 victory over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a home run against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs offense has done a 180, including hitting 8 HRs in a 23-3 rout at hot and windy Wrigley Field

By Paul Sullivan

July 1, 2026 at 9:38 p.m.

With the wind blowing out Wednesday at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs opted to go...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson reacts after hitting a grand slam home run in the eighth inning against the Padres at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series sweep, including Dansby Swanson’s hot streak and pitchers stepping up

By Meghan Montemurro

July 1, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' 23 runs Wednesday were their most in a game in 31 years,...

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, and manager Craig Counsell, right, argue with umpire Jordan Baker during the seventh inning against the Mets on June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout and irked by ‘terrible rule’

By Mike Fitzpatrick

June 24, 2026 at 2:20 p.m.

After his team got rained out two days in a row, Chicago Cubs manager Craig...

Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera reacts after an injury during the fifth inning against the Mets on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Chicago Cubs starter Edward Cabrera to go on IL after getting carted off the field in 5th inning

By Meghan Montemurro

June 23, 2026 at 11:02 p.m.

Chicago Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera needed to be carted off the field Tuesday against the...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a solo homer during the first inning against the Rockies on June 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Pete Crow-Armstrong named NL Player of Week again — and Matthew Boyd’s next start to come with Chicago Cubs

By Meghan Montemurro

June 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

For the second time this month, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's hot stretch is...

Ryne Sandberg is congratulated by Chicago Cubs third base coach Don Zimmer after evening the score in the ninth inning with a home run against the Cardinals on June 23, 1984. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)

Today in Chicago History: ‘The Sandberg Game’ rocks Wrigley Field

By Kori Rumore

June 23, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 23, according...

A sign announcing the postponement of a baseball game between the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs due to weather is shown on the field, Monday, June 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Chicago Cubs will play Wednesday doubleheader after rain postpones series opener against New York Mets

By Meghan Montemurro

June 22, 2026 at 8:48 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs face their second rainout in as many days, and are scheduled for...

A rendering of a daytime view across Clark Street of the new Champions Gate at the entrance of Gallagher Way outside Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs will unveil the gate in July 2026 during the celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 World Series title team. (Chicago Cubs)

A first look at the Chicago Cubs’ Champions Gate — plus more on its architectural details

By Meghan Montemurro

June 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs' Champions Gate will be installed at the entrance to Gallagher Way on...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Justin Dean sprints around the bases on a three-run triple in the seventh inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 19, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

3 Chicago Cubs takeaways from a Toronto Blue Jays series featuring sunshine and rain — on and off the field

By Jeff Vorva

June 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs hosted Toronto at Wrigley Field on Friday and Saturday, outscoring the Blue...

Chicago White Sox pitcher Brandon Eisert walks to the dugout against the Detroit Tigers during the 10th inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya).

Column: If White Sox and Cubs hope to make it to October, both of their bullpens need to step up

By Paul Sullivan

June 21, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs and White Sox are both in contention, but struggling to get consistency...

Baseball fans pass the marquee outside Wrigley Field on June 21, 2026, after the Chicago Cubs game against the Toronto Blue Jays got postponed to a later date because of inclement weather. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs’ Father’s Day game rescheduled due to inclement weather

By Chicago Tribune

June 21, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

The Sunday series finale between the Chicago Cubs and the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson chats with a teammate during a game against the Giants on June 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Father’s Day puts baseball in perspective for Chicago Cubs’ first-time dads Dansby Swanson and Javier Assad

By Meghan Montemurro

June 23, 2026 at 6:16 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have two first-time dads, Dansby Swanson and Javier Assad, who are celebrating...