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Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant heads back to the dugout after striking out during the third inning against the Twins on Sept. 20, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs roster outlook for 2021: Who will return and who will be gone?

October 13, 2020 at 9:01 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs won the National League Central for the third time in five seasons, returning to the playoffs in David Ross' first year as manager. But the Miami Marlins...

Cubs hitting coach Anthony Iapoce, center, talks with Javy Baez and Albert Almora Jr. during spring training on Feb. 17, 2019 in Mesa, Ariz.

Chicago Cubs Q&A: Should hitting coach Anthony Iapoce be replaced? How much can they spend in the offseason?

October 8, 2020 at 8:32 a.m.

The Tribune's Mark Gonzales answers readers' questions about the status of Chicago Cubs hitting coach Anthony Iapoce and how much the team will be able to spend this offseason. Should...

Theo Epstein expresses ‘shock, outrage, sadness and grief’ over the suspected murder-suicide by Cubs minor-league coach Charlie Haeger

October 6, 2020 at 8:28 a.m.

Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein spoke candidly during his season-ending conference call with reporters that lasted slightly more than an hour Monday. But Epstein paused twice, heavy with emotion. Before...

Cubs President Theo Epstein, left, talks with GM Jed Hoyer, right and manager David Ross before a game against the White Sox on Sept. 25, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Theo Epstein says ‘change is warranted and necessary’ after the Cubs’ latest postseason flameout

October 5, 2020 at 10:39 p.m.

Theo Epstein intends to remain the Chicago Cubs President for the final year of his contract in 2021. That's more than can be said for some of his high-profile players,...

Jason Kipnis walks to the dugout after striking out to end Game 2 while Marlins catcher Chad Wallach and closer Brandon Kintzler celebrate their 2-0 victory and wild-card series sweep at Wrigley Field.

World Series hangover to just over? After another Chicago Cubs playoff dud, a look at what’s gone wrong since their 2016 championship run.

October 4, 2020 at 3:02 p.m.

It was supposed to be a mild case of a championship hangover that kept the Chicago Cubs from returning to the World Series in 2017. But the throbbing pain has...

Cubs batter Javier Baez falls to the ground during an at-bat in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the wild-card playoff round against the Marlins at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

Chicago Cubs core — including Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Kris Bryant — now face an uncertain future: ‘Nobody knows what’s going to happen’

October 4, 2020 at 10:36 a.m.

Anthony Rizzo didn't share the same concern as many members of the Chicago Cubs about finances affecting the future after his team's 2-0 Game 2 loss to the Miami Marlins,...

Cubs hitter Kyle Schwarber throws his bat to the ground after flying out with the bases loaded in the fifth inning of Game 2 of a wild-card series at Wrigley Field on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

‘Just numb’: Cubs eliminated from the playoffs with a 2-0 loss to the Marlins

October 2, 2020 at 9:00 p.m.

Chicago Cubs players earned the distinction of not having one positive COVID-19 test and relied heavily on a 13-3 start to win the National League Central title in a historically...

Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber, right, is forced out by Miami Marlins second baseman Jon Berti (5) in the fourth inning Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Game 1 of their wild-card series at Wrigley Field.

Kyle Schwarber’s COVID-19 fear increases after news of Trump’s positive test spreads: ‘It’s a showing to the world that this is real’

October 4, 2020 at 7:55 a.m.

The positive COVID-19 tests of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump reinforced Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber's fear of the virus. "To see the president and the...

Clouds move through the area after Game 2 of the wild-card series between the Chicago Cubs and the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field was cancelled on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020.

David Ross douses criticism of MLB’s decision to postpone Game 2 of the Cubs-Marlins series: ‘I’m not a weatherman, but there’s a lot more that goes into that’

October 2, 2020 at 11:48 a.m.

The Miami Marlins continued to take batting practice Thursday after Game 2 of their National League wild-card series was postponed, and the Chicago Cubs were able to devote their extra...

The grounds crew rolls out the tarp after the wild-card game between the Cubs and Marlins is postponed at Wrigley Field on Oct. 1, 2020.

Cubs live to see another day — Game 2 of their playoff series against the Marlins was postponed — but know they’ll need more runs Friday to stay alive

October 2, 2020 at 1:06 a.m.

Yu Darvish threw a quick bullpen session Thursday at Wrigley Field shortly after Game 2 of the Chicago Cubs' National League wild-card series against the Miami Marlins was postponed because...

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