Chicago Cubs – Page 18

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...

Cubs starter Edward Cabrera walks to the dugout after the top of the first inning against the Rockies on June 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs to decide soon whether Edward Cabrera will come off the IL or make another rehab start

By Meghan Montemurro

August 12, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have a looming decision on what to do with Edward Cabrera and...

Nationals starter Jackson Kent reacts after recording his first strikeout against the Cubs in the first inning of his major-league debut Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 in Washington. (Scott Taetsch/Getty)

Jackson Kent, a Lake Park grad from Hanover Park, tosses 4-plus innings vs. Chicago Cubs in MLB debut

By Patrick Stevens

August 12, 2026 at 8:20 p.m.

Washington Nationals pitcher Jackson Kent, a Lake Park High School grad from Hanover Park, made...

Cubs players greet each other after a victory against the Nationals on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Chicago Cubs move 20 games above .500 for 1st time this season with 8-6 win on the road

By Meghan Montemurro

August 11, 2026 at 10:55 p.m.

Alex Bregman's first two plate appearances Tuesday night represented how tough the Chicago Cubs made...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Caleb Thielbar throws during the eighth inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chicago Cubs pitching report: Veteran Caleb Thielbar’s confounding struggles — and Phil Maton’s torn tendon

By Meghan Montemurro

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

The Chicago Cubs need a version of Caleb Thielbar closer to what they got last...

The national anthem is played at US Cellular Field during Game 1 of the 2005 World Series as the Chicago White Sox hosted the Houston Astros. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Barring rainouts, the World Series will end in October for just the second time since 2020

By Associated Press

August 10, 2026 at 9:25 p.m.

Major League Baseball has announced that the World Series will end in October for just...

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong steals third base on his way to scoring on a throwing error by Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela for a 3-2 win in 11 innings Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: Can Pete Crow-Armstrong outduel Shohei Ohtani in the MVP race? Does the pope wear a big hat?

By Paul Sullivan

August 10, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

A classic NL MVP race, Pope Hat Day arrives for the Chicago White Sox and...

Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series win, including rotation stepping up and Ian Happ breaking his slump

By Meghan Montemurro

August 9, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' grind through 17 consecutive games without an off day ended on a...

Looking a little like something from a galaxy far, far away, Wrigley Field is bathed in light for its first night baseball game on Aug. 8, 1988, as traffic hurries by on Clark and Addison streets. The game, however, was canceled due to rain and fans had to wait until Aug. 9, 1988, for the first completed night game. (Frank Hanes/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs shine in their 1st Wrigley Field night game that counted

By Kori Rumore

August 9, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 9, according...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Clay Holmes throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Clay Holmes allows 4 runs over 4 innings in Chicago Cubs debut, a 6-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals

By Meghan Montemurro

August 8, 2026 at 10:15 p.m.

Chicago Cubs trade deadline acquisition Clay Holmes wasn't expected to go deep into the game...

Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw (6) watches a single from Rockies center fielder Jake McCarthy (31) drop in the outfield during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field June 16, 2026 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs utility player Matt Shaw encouraged by injury progress, but is still weeks away from returning

By Meghan Montemurro

August 8, 2026 at 7:44 p.m.

What initially seemed to be an injury that would require a minimum stint on the...