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The Pirates' Bryan Reynolds crosses home plate past Cubs catcher Victor Caratini after hitting a solo home run during the second inning Sept. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh.

Cubs collect just 2 hits as their offense struggles again in a 7-0 defeat to the Pirates for their 3rd-straight loss

September 24, 2020 at 7:01 p.m.

After the Chicago Cubs equaled their season low with two hits and losing their third consecutive game to the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, Jason Heyward espoused some wisdom before...

Chicago Cubs players watch from the dugout during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.

Top pitching prospect Brailyn Marquez is included in the Cubs’ 40-man playoff roster pool

September 24, 2020 at 7:06 p.m.

Top pitching prospect Brailyn Marquez is on the Chicago Cubs' 40-man playoff pool released Thursday. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound Marquez, who has struck out 287 in 257 minor-league innings (2016-19), has...

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Cubs’ offensive woes continue in a 2-1 loss to the Pirates despite Kyle Hendricks’ strong outing

September 23, 2020 at 11:48 p.m.

Kyle Hendricks won't make his next start until the middle of next week. Maybe that will be enough time for the Chicago Cubs to finally find a semblance of production...

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross prepares for the game Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

Cubs have a 2-step plan for the remainder of the regular season: First, win the NL Central. Then conduct auditions for the playoff roster.

September 23, 2020 at 6:10 p.m.

Despite securing a playoff berth in his first season as manager, David Ross doesn't profess to have the answers — or care to have them — to some puzzling questions...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020.

Jon Lester’s postseason experience carries weight with David Ross in considering the Cubs playoff rotation

September 23, 2020 at 3:30 a.m.

The endless references to the back of baseball cards is a frequent defense for veteran players who are struggling. But in the case of Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester, his...

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, right, celebrates with Kyle Schwarber (12) as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Sam Howard during the eighth inning Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.

Cubs clinch their 5th playoff berth in the last 6 seasons despite losing 3-2 to the Pirates on a walk-off homer

September 22, 2020 at 10:43 p.m.

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross took a moment Tuesday night, after a walk-off 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, to salute his players, coaches and staff members for their efforts...

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant talks with manager David Ross during the second inning against the Pirates on Sept. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh.

Kris Bryant isn’t headed for the injured list, but he is missing valuable time with the playoffs approaching

September 23, 2020 at 1:05 p.m.

Kris Bryant's lower right oblique stiffness likely won't require a stint on the 10-day injured list. But manager David Ross and the Chicago Cubs medical staff must pull off a...

Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) waits on an umpire review in the sixth inning against the Twins on Saturday at Wrigley Field.

4 takeaways from the Cubs-Twins series, including Kyle Schwarber’s benching and what more lineup changes mean for the postseason

September 21, 2020 at 2:15 p.m.

Here are four takeaways from the Chicago Cubs series against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field. 1. It might be time to pick the Cubs lineup out of a cap....

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant reacts after striking out during the third inning.

Kyle Schwarber pulled after a misplay in left field — ‘I put the team in a bad spot’ — in the Cubs’ 4-0 loss to the Twins

September 21, 2020 at 6:57 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs' offensive siesta was interrupted briefly Sunday night by a teaching lesson from first-year manager David Ross. Ross pulled left fielder Kyle Schwarber after two innings, apparently because...

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hits a single during the first inning against the Twins on Sept. 20, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

Cubs are experimenting with the lineup and finalizing playoff pitching plans as they enter the final week of the regular season

September 21, 2020 at 6:56 a.m.

After sticking to a set lineup for most of the first 52 games, Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has started to make substantial changes that could last through the remainder...

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