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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...

Chicago Cubs' Carson Kelly, right, celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Chicago Cubs’ pitch tipping brouhaha highlights how teams keep trying to find an edge in the PitchCom era

By Meghan Montemurro

August 25, 2026 at 9:40 p.m.

In the era of PitchCom, Monday's theatrics between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks are...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Blue Jays on Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Alex Bregman is now rising up MLB’s offensive leaderboards, thanks to his methodical approach

By Meghan Montemurro

August 25, 2026 at 7:26 p.m.

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman has been on a scorching offensive run. Dating to July 27,...

Cubs starting pitcher Kevin Gausman throws during the first inning against the Diamondbacks on Aug. 24, 2026, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kevin Gausman — relying on his fastball — and Chicago Cubs show why they could be dangerous in October

By Meghan Montemurro

August 25, 2026 at 7:20 a.m.

Kevin Gausman tossed seven shutout innings in the Chicago Cubs' 7-0 victory, just the fourth...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele walks through the practice bullpen area after throwing during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele eyes late-season return — but Craig Counsell cautions lefty has a ways to go

By Meghan Montemurro

August 24, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

Justin Steele is around the Chicago Cubs this week during their three-game series in Arizona...

The Cubs' Anthony Rizzo is introduced before the Little League Classic against the Pirates on Aug. 18, 2019, at Bowman Stadium in Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Chicago Cubs to play in the 2027 Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., against Toronto Blue Jays

By Meghan Montemurro

August 23, 2026 at 7:16 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs will play the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2027 Little League Classic...

Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs watches his grand slam during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Aug. 23, 2026, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs blow out the Seattle Mariners 19-2 — but Shota Imanaga delivers the shortest start of his career

By Meghan Montemurro

August 23, 2026 at 8:13 p.m.

Ian Happ's grand slam off the right-field pole — following three straight walks — was...

Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena jogs the bases after hitting a two-run walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the Cubs on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Seattle. The Cubs lost 5-4. (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

Jacob Webb’s 24 consecutive scoreless appearances streak ends in Chicago Cubs’ 2nd straight walk-off loss

By Meghan Montemurro

August 22, 2026 at 10:59 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs suffered their second consecutive walk-off loss Saturday, falling to the Seattle Mariners...

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ stands in the dugout before a game against the Rangers on May 10, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Stacy Revere/Getty)

Ian Happ’s struggles with his right-handed swing have the Chicago Cubs switch hitter in a tough situation

By Meghan Montemurro

August 22, 2026 at 8:28 p.m.

Switch-hitting left fielder Ian Happ's struggles against left-handers this season have made Chicago Cubs manager...

Cubs starter Matthew Boyd is called for a balk by umpire Brennan Miller in the fifth inning against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Aug. 21, 2026 in Seattle. (Steph Chambers/Getty)

Matthew Boyd allows big HR and is called for costly balk as Chicago Cubs waste early lead in 10-inning loss

By Meghan Montemurro

August 22, 2026 at 7:03 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs finished an ugly 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position and left 11...

Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia celebrates after getting the final out against the Reds on May 7, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs activate reliever Daniel Palencia — out since June — from the 60-day injured list

By Meghan Montemurro

August 21, 2026 at 9:13 p.m.

Chicago Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia has been limited to 16 2/3 innings in 19 big-league...