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Corina Huizenga, 9, of Crown Point, Ind., writes on the Wrigley Field wall on Waveland Avenue on Nov. 6, 2016, days after the Cubs won their World Series since 1908. (Nancy Stone/ baiduhai)

Column: Raucous Milwaukee Brewers celebration reminds Chicago Cubs fans of their fleeting moment in the sun

By Paul Sullivan

November 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Milwaukee Brewers' championship celebration reminds us of a similar one from a certain team...

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...

Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs leaves the game during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Aug. 16, 2026, in Chicago. (Isaac Wasserman/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs have roster questions — including Dansby Swanson’s injury — following series loss to St. Louis

By Andy Martinez

August 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' roster concerns magnified as Dansby Swanson exited after swinging at the first...

Fans cheer after a Bears touchdown in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Satgurday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: A wealth of late summer riches with the Bears, Cubs and White Sox competing for Chicago’s eyeballs

By Paul Sullivan

August 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Multitasking was the order of the day Saturday with Bears-Browns, Cubs-Cardinals and White Sox-Tigers games...

Cardinals left fielder Joshua Báez signals the No. 3 after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Cubs on Aug. 15, 2026, at Wrigley Field. It was Báez's third home run in his major-league debut. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Joshua Báez makes history at Chicago Cubs’ expense with 3 HRs in his MLB debut in St. Louis Cardinals’ 8-4 win

By Andy Martinez

August 15, 2026 at 7:28 p.m.

Joshua Báez became the first player in history to hit three home runs in his...

Cardinals left fielder Joshua Báez signals the No. 3 after hitting three home runs in the first three at-bats of his major-league debut against the Cubs on Aug. 15, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: St. Louis Cardinals 8, Chicago Cubs 4

By Chris Sweda

August 15, 2026 at 5:42 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 8-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Aug. 15,...

Cubs starter Clay Holmes (25) high-fives teammates in the dugout after being removed in the seventh inning against the Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Arm and hammer: Clay Holmes’ stellar start in home debut and Seiya Suzuki’s 3-run HR fuel Chicago Cubs’ 3-0 win

By Andy Martinez

August 14, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

Clay Holmes tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run home run,...

Outfielders Ian Happ, from left, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Tyrone Taylor celebrate after the Cubs beat the Cardinals 3-0 on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Michael Reaves/Getty)

Column: Arrival of dog days brings out the best in Chicago Cubs, who blank rivals amid the Wrigley Field buzz

By Paul Sullivan

August 14, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs enter the dog days in a very good place, with a 72-51...

Brewers pitcher Shelby Miller delivers against the Mets on Aug. 9, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Aaron Gash/AP)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs pen could get a shot in the arm, while Brenton Doyle fits in well with White Sox

By Meghan Montemurro

August 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs took care of business on the road, while the White Sox head to...

Hall of Fame players emerge from the corn before the Field of Dreams game between the Phillies and Twins on Aug. 13, 2026, in Dyersville, Iowa. (Tyler Clouse/Getty)

26 Hall of Famers emerge from the corn before Field of Dreams game on nostalgic night in Iowa

By Dave Campbell

August 13, 2026 at 9:44 p.m.

The pregame pomp before the Field of Dreams game on Thursday featured 26 members of...

Cubs starter Kevin Gausman tosses the ball as he awaits a mound visit in the fifth inning against the Nationals on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Washington. (Nick Wass/AP)

Splitter’s the difference: Why Chicago Cubs starter Kevin Gausman started using a much bigger mitt

By Meghan Montemurro

August 13, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

Chicago Cubs starter Kevin Gausman uses a 13-inch mitt. Some major-league first basemen don't even...

Cubs designated hitter Alex Bregman is greeted by third-base coach Quintin Berry after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Nationals on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Washington. (John McDonnell/AP)

Alex Bregman’s career night — 3 HRs and 7 RBIs — leads Chicago Cubs to 12-6 rout for their 8th win in 9 games

By Meghan Montemurro

August 12, 2026 at 11:12 p.m.

Alex Bregman set career highs with three home runs and seven RBIs on Wednesday in...