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Jackson Chourio hoists the Commissioner's Trophy after the Brewers won the World Series after defeating the Rays in Game 5 at Tropicana Field on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in St Petersburg, Fla. (Carmen Mandato/Getty)

Column: Takeaways from the World Series and end of the 2026 season — including one ‘L’ of a troll

By Paul Sullivan

October 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The end of the 2026 MLB season was doubly tough, realizing there might not be...

The Tribune's Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Jeff MacNelly traveled to Milwaukee to document the 1982 World Series between the Brewers and Cardinals through drawings. One unique aspect — tailgating before the game. This illustration published inside the Tribune sports section on Oct. 18, 1982. (baiduhai)

Column: ‘Hope springs eternal …’ gets a sequel after Milwaukee Brewers win franchise’s 1st World Series

By Paul Sullivan

October 29, 2026 at 6:27 a.m.

As the Milwaukee Brewers win their first World Series title, Jeff MacNelly's timeless cartoon on...

Workers continue construction around Wrigley Field on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Column: Security upgrades are underway at Wrigley Field while Chicago Cubs watch the World Series on TV

By Paul Sullivan

October 26, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs are currently ripping up sidewalks outside Wrigley Field for security updates in...

Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs is hit by a pitch thrown by Robert Gasser of the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning at American Family Field on Sept. 7, 2026, in Milwaukee. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Column: This Cubs-Brewers series could have been key for NL Central. Now it’s just another bump in the road.

By Paul Sullivan

September 7, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their dominance over the Chicago Cubs on Monday, despite a home...

Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on Sept. 6, 2026, in Miami. (JC Ruiz/Getty Images)

Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 40th home run, adding another milestone to the Chicago Cubs star’s MVP-caliber season

By Meghan Montemurro

September 6, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong became just the second Chicago Cubs left-handed hitter to hit 40 or more...

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8), Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, center, and Bulls forward Matas Buzelis cheer with Cubs fans during the seventh inning of a game against the Brewers on Sept. 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: How the brotherhood among Chicago’s young stars fuels our great sports town’s next wave

By Paul Sullivan

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

Seeing Caleb Williams, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson supporting Pete Crow-Armstrong at Wrigley Field reminds...

Cardinals left fielder José Fermín warms up before a game against the Rockies on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Cardinals and Rockies players tilt caps a day after ump’s comments to St. Louis rookie Hancel Rincón

By Michael Kelly

September 5, 2026 at 11:40 p.m.

Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday in apparent protest of umpire...

Cubs starter Javier Assad delivers against the Marlins in the first inning Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Miami. (JC Ruiz/Getty)

Javier Assad battles through season-high 5 walks and bullpen does enough to seal Chicago Cubs’ 6-5 win

By Meghan Montemurro

September 5, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

In his first big-league start in a month, Javier Assad grinded through 4 2/3 innings...

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga high-fives teammates after exiting in the seventh inning against the Marlins on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 in Miami. (Carmen Mandato/Getty)

Just do it: Riding his splitter, new-look Shota Imanaga handcuffs Miami Marlins in Chicago Cubs’ 6-1 win

By Meghan Montemurro

September 4, 2026 at 11:21 p.m.

Sporting a new, shorter hairdo, Shota Imanaga limited the Miami Marlins to one run on...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Dansby Swanson's unfamiliarity with an oblique strain creates a little uncertainty for the Chicago Cubs...

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

By LaMond Pope

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

BJ Murray Jr. got a base hit in his big-league debut for the Chicago Cubs...

Nebraska's Andi Jackson (15) gets a kill in the fourth set during a match against Utah on Sept. 12, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (Charlie Dekker/AP)

Wrigley Field adding another 1st: College volleyball is coming to the Friendly Confines this weekend

By Kalen Lumpkins

September 6, 2026 at 6:49 p.m.

Wrigley Field on Sunday will play host to the final two matches of the inaugural...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams helps hold a "W" flag after the Cubs' 2-1 victory against the Brewers on Sept. 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Caleb Williams has front-row seat for PCA’s 39th HR and Kevin Gausman’s strong start in Chicago Cubs’ 2-1 win

By Andy Martinez

September 3, 2026 at 11:29 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run home run — his 39th — Kevin Gausman struck out...