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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson works out before a game against the Reds on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Swanson is on the injured list. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs updates: Dansby Swanson progressing with injury — and Javier Assad gets nod to start Saturday

September 4, 2026 at 11:38 p.m.

Dansby Swanson's unfamiliarity with an oblique strain creates a little uncertainty for the Chicago Cubs shortstop about what his path back might entail.

Cubs designated hitter BJ Murray Jr. looks out from the dugout before a game against the Brewers on Sept. 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: BJ Murray Jr.’s ‘long journey’ to Cubs — and a ‘cool’ honor for Sox’s Tristan Peters

September 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

BJ Murray Jr. got a base hit in his big-league debut for the Chicago Cubs this week. Murray became just the 10th Bahamian to reach the majors and second with...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman looks at a pitch during the fourth inning against the Brewers on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs waste 5 runs off Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski in a 9-5 loss

September 3, 2026 at 12:20 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs forced Jacob Misiorowski to throw 92 pitches in four innings and tagged him for a season-high five earned runs on five hits and four walks. But that...

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ throws out Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz during the ninth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

How the Chicago Cubs’ outfield approach is helping them lead MLB in preventing extra bases

September 3, 2026 at 12:04 a.m.

Opposing teams are clearly respecting the arms of the Chicago Cubs' starting outfield — Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki — with the lowest percentage of advance attempts.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia stands beside the mound as Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (right) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 1, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ offense and defense have led the way. Can the pitching staff be more consistent in September?

September 2, 2026 at 12:20 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs couldn't hold their three-run lead as a four-run sixth inning by the Milwaukee Brewers delivered a big blow in a 9-4 loss Tuesday.

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman watches his home run against the Brewers in the fourth inning Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs outslug Milwaukee Brewers in 17-3 blowout win to cap NL record home run month

August 31, 2026 at 11:39 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs slugged a franchise record nine home runs in a 17-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, putting an exclamation point on a stellar month of power production.

Cubs pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn throws in the sixth inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 29, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Zeferjahn looking to make the impact the team envisioned at the trade deadline

August 31, 2026 at 7:45 p.m.

Reliever Ryan Zeferjahn's performance has, to this point, been a notable contrast to the numbers he put up for the Los Angeles Angels before the trade deadline.

Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramírez hits a single against the Diamondbacks on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty)

Chicago baseball report: Pedro Ramírez filling void for Cubs — and how Grant Taylor stays fresh for White Sox

August 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Pedro Ramírez's calm demeanor and preparedness is paying off with his sudden increase in playing time as the Chicago Cubs' everyday second baseman.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, center, and third-base coach Quintin Berry argue with umpire Lance Barrett during the sixth inning of a game against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Phoenix. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

‘It’s obvious to anybody’: Umpires’ missed balk call costs Chicago Cubs in 2-0 loss to Arizona Diamondbacks

August 26, 2026 at 9:52 p.m.

Two hours after the Chicago Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Pete Crow-Armstrong was still fuming about a costly missed balk call.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ben Brown walks through the dugout in the sixth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 19, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs RHP Ben Brown suffers a setback with his neck injury, casting uncertainty on his return

August 26, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

Ben Brown threw live batting practice Tuesday in Arizona in front of Chicago Cubs staff that included manager Craig Counsell and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy.

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