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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...

Shawn Fitzgerald, left, and Moe Mullins watch the sky to see if a home run ball will emerge from Wrigley Field during the Cubs-Twins game on July 18, 2026. It was before the annual barbecue that longtime season ticket holders and bleacher fans Bob Krause and Ken Keefer throw for fans and Wrigley workers at the corner of Waveland and Kenmore avenues. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

One Wrigleyville corner hangs on to its roots and ballhawks as Chicago Cubs mark 150th anniversary

By Andrew Carter

September 1, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs are celebrating their 150th year, 110 at Wrigley, where the land beyond...

Cubs reliever Trent Thornton walks back on the mound as Reds catcher Jose Trevino rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs bullpen hit hard in 10-8 loss to Cincinnati Reds — and some key decisions loom for stretch run

By Andy Martinez

August 28, 2026 at 7:23 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' 10-8, series-opening loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday was a prime...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman walks to the dugout after striking out with the bases loaded to end the seventh inning against the Reds on Aug. 28, 2026,at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Cincinnati Reds 10, Chicago Cubs 8

By Chris Sweda

August 28, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 10-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 28, 2026,...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Pedro Ramírez's calm demeanor and preparedness is paying off with his sudden increase in playing...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred attends the Little League Classic between the Brewers and Braves on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Williamsport, Pa. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

MLB proposes a limited period of free-agent signings in December to mirror the NFL and NBA

By Ronald Blum

August 27, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Major League Baseball on Thursday proposed limiting free-agent signings to several weeks in December and...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, left, and third-base coach Quintin Berry argue with umpire Lance Barrett during the sixth inning against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Phoenix. (Chris Coduto/Getty)

Column: The Cubs are mad, Leo XIV gets his own White Sox pope hat, brawls go viral and other takeaways

By Paul Sullivan

August 27, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs return Friday to the cool, calm and eclectic atmosphere of Wrigley Field,...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Two hours after the Chicago Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Pete...

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

By Meghan Montemurro

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

Ben Brown threw live batting practice Tuesday in Arizona in front of Chicago Cubs staff...

Ronnie "Woo-Woo" Wickers chants during the sixth inning of a Cubs-Brewers game April 10, 2022, at Wrigley Field. (Erin Hooley/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Cubs’ 150th anniversary team forgets some names that made the franchise unique

By Paul Sullivan

August 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

While the Chicago Cubs limited the ballot for their 150th anniversary team to players and...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jacob Webb pauses on the pitcher's mound after giving up a pinch hit, walk-off, two-run home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Waldschmidt during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Chicago Cubs get walked off 5-4 by the Arizona Diamondbacks on a 2-out, 2-run home run in the 9th inning

By David Brandt

August 25, 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run home run with two outs in the ninth...