Chicago Cubs

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 reliever Jacob Webb stands on the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto in the eighth inning on June 20, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs bullpen blows late 5-run lead in 8-6 loss to Toronto Blue Jays: ‘We just didn’t get it done’

By Andy Martinez

June 20, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs bullpen blew a five-run lead, surrendering eight runs in the seventh and...

Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho blows a kiss to a fan in the crowd after hitting a three-run home run against the Cubs in the seventh inning June 20, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Toronto Blue Jays 8, Chicago Cubs 6

By John J. Kim

June 20, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 8-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays game on June...

Brewers manager Pat Murphy stands for the national anthem before a game against the Braves on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy plans surgeries on his back Thursday and hip during All-Star break

By Charles Odum

June 20, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Saturday that he plans to have back surgery on...

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a grand slam in the first inning against the Blue Jays on June 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs offense — fueled by Carson Kelly’s career-high 6 RBIs — busts out in 16-2 rout of Toronto Blue Jays

By Andy Martinez

June 19, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' 16-2 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday was another sign...

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly celebrates with his teammates, including Ian Happ (8), after hitting a grand slam in the first inning against the Blue Jays on June 19, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 16, Toronto Blue Jays 2

By Chris Sweda

June 19, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 16-2 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 19,...

Injured White Sox reliever Mike Vasil plays with a magic wand during a rain delay June 11, 2026, at Rate Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ Justin Steele still targets 2026 return — while White Sox need some road magic

By Meghan Montemurro

June 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Challenging days are ahead for the Cubs and White Sox as they approach the last...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions during a news conference at the MLB winter meetings on Dec. 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (John Raoux/AP)

MLB owners propose banning high school signings and adding an international draft in latest CBA talks

By Ronald Blum

June 18, 2026 at 4:11 p.m.

Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major-league teams and raising the...

Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Angels on March 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

How the Chicago Cubs are trying to help Nico Hoerner get out of his offensive funk

By Meghan Montemurro

June 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

In many ways, as Nico Hoerner goes, so goes the Chicago Cubs' offensive production. "I...

Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson watches his home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Chicago, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Chicago Cubs score 7 runs in the 2nd inning — and get homers from Dansby Swanson and PCA — in 8-6 win

By Associated Press

June 17, 2026 at 10:41 p.m.

Dansby Swanson launched a two-run shot during the Chicago Cubs’ seven-run second inning and Pete...

Buildings along Wrigley Field's right field on Sheffield Avenue on March 29, 2023. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs win approval for three more signs around Wrigley Field

By Jake Sheridan

June 17, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.

Aldermen approved a Chicago Cubs-backed plan Wednesday to allow three new signs to go up...