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Cubs manager Craig Counsell speaks to the media at Wrigley Field on Sept. 29, 2025, as the team gets ready to face the Padres in a wild-card playoff series. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Column: Craig Counsell’s return to Milwaukee for NL Division Series magnifies an intense Cubs-Brewers rivalry

October 3, 2025 at 6:59 p.m.

A great Chicago Cubs-Milwaukee Brewers rivalry should get even spicier with the teams' first postseason matchup in the NL Division Series.

Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong runs into place as the Cubs pose after their victory in Game 3 of the NL wild-card series against the Padres on Oct. 2, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Reminders of past W’s help fuel the Chicago Cubs in a ‘special’ season

October 3, 2025 at 6:44 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs ended a seven-year drought since their last postseason series victory, and it felt like old times at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the NL wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Cubs survive tense elimination game, clearing their 1st playoff obstacle with flying colors

October 2, 2025 at 10:18 p.m.

Take a deep breath, Chicago. You deserve it after this series, where the Cubs made you sweat, scream and swear — sometimes in the same moment.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga walks on the mound during the third inning against the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the wild-card series at Wrigley Field, Oct. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Puzzling decision by manager Craig Counsell backfires — and now Chicago Cubs head to do-or-die Game 3

October 1, 2025 at 11:42 p.m.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell's belief in Shota Imanaga went unrewarded in a 3-0 loss to the San Diego Padres, setting up a do-or-die Game 3.

Chicago Cubs' Daniel Palencia pitches during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the National League wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Cubs ‘OGs’ get the job done in ‘really good day’ — and a Game 1 win at Wrigley Field

September 30, 2025 at 7:46 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs pitchers are all just "out-getters," says manager Craig Counsell. On Tuesday the OGs got the job done in a 3-1 win.

Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg, left, douses winning pitcher Rick Sutcliffe with champagne after the Cubs clinched the National League East title on Sept. 24, 1984, in Pittsburgh. (Ed Wagner Jr./baiduhai)

Column: Flashback to 1984 as Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres meet again in the postseason

October 1, 2025 at 11:41 a.m.

Where were you in 1984? A flashback to the last time the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres met in the playoffs.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd speaks to the media at Wrigley Field on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, as the team gets ready to face the San Diego Padres in a wild-card playoff series. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

What we learned from the Chicago Cubs’ workout day, including Matthew Boyd’s Game 1 start and wind conditions

September 29, 2025 at 9:24 p.m.

What we learned at Monday's workout at Wrigley FIeld before the wild-card series opener between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sept. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: 5 players the Chicago Cubs need to step up to make a long postseason run

September 29, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs, despite some second-half struggles, can surprise in the postseason if a few key players perform like they’re capable of on the big stage.

Cubs first baseman Michael Busch rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Cardinals in the fifth inning Sept. 27, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Cubs finally clinch home field for their NL wild-card series

September 27, 2025 at 6:02 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs finally clinched home field for their National League wild-card series with a 7-3 win Saturday before a raucous crowd at Wrigley Field.

Cubs right-hander Cade Horton walks off the mound during a game against the Brewers on Aug. 18, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Cade Horton will not pitch for Chicago Cubs in wild-card series after going on 15-day IL with fractured rib

September 27, 2025 at 2:54 p.m.

Cade Horton, the Chicago Cubs' top starter, was placed on the 15-day injured with a rib fracture, ending his chance of pitching in the wild-card series.

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