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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...

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

Photos: Chicago Cubs 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1

By Chris Sweda

September 3, 2026 at 9:53 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 2-1 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sept. 3, 2026,...

White Sox reliever Mike Vasil dresses as a "Harry Potter" character as he talks with Munetaka Murakami in the dugout before a game against the Yankees on July 29, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: A must-wand game for the White Sox, Cubs SS Dansby Swanson is going stir crazy and other takeaways

By Paul Sullivan

September 3, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

The Chicago White Sox return home from a tough trip in Houston for Magic Wand...

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) outruns the throw to reach base in the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Column: It’s hard to call Milwaukee Brewers a surprise when they keep finishing ahead of Chicago Cubs

By Paul Sullivan

September 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs probably can't catch the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, but...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Trent Thornton (49) throws his glove after being pulled in the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Photos: Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 5

By Arthur Maiorella

September 3, 2026 at 12:19 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Sept....

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

The Chicago Cubs forced Jacob Misiorowski to throw 92 pitches in four innings and tagged...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Opposing teams are clearly respecting the arms of the Chicago Cubs' starting outfield — Ian...

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11), third baseman Joey Ortiz (3), and shortstop Cooper Pratt (12), are unable to make a play on a ball that went for a double for Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) in the sixth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 1, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 4

By Chris Sweda

September 1, 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 9-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Sept....

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?

By Meghan Montemurro

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...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during photo day at spring training at Sloan Park, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs’ first 40-40 player

By baiduhai

September 24, 2026 at 8:49 p.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an MVP-caliber season for the Chicago Cubs.

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

The Chicago Cubs slugged a franchise record nine home runs in a 17-3 win over...