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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...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad delivers to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 1

By Chris Sweda

August 4, 2026 at 11:40 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on...

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Nico Hoerner shines as the Chicago Cubs spoil Tarik Skubal’s Los Angeles Dodgers debut in 5-1 win

By Jay Cohen

August 4, 2026 at 11:44 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs have spoiled Tarik Skubal’s debut with the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers, posting...

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ hits a single in the bottom of the seventh inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2026, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

When Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes will make Chicago Cubs debuts — and Ian Happ less likely to face lefties

By Meghan Montemurro

August 4, 2026 at 9:19 p.m.

RHP Clay Holmes won't need another rehab start and is ready to come off the...

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) celebrates after closing out the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Tarik Skubal tries to shut out the noise before losing his Los Angeles Dodgers debut at Wrigley Field

By Paul Sullivan

August 4, 2026 at 11:45 p.m.

Tarik Skubal, the talk of baseball all week, made his Los Angeles Dodgers' debut Tuesday...

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) rounds second base after hitting a solo home run during the bottom of the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 at Wrigley Field. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 5

By Arthur Maiorella

August 4, 2026 at 7:52 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 10-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on...

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly star as the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers 10-5

By Jay Cohen

August 3, 2026 at 10:29 p.m.

Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit two-run home runs in the Chicago...

Starting pitcher Clay Holmes of the New York Mets pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 9, 2026, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

‘We’re here to win’: Chicago Cubs’ aggressive deadline trades show front office’s belief in postseason run

By Meghan Montemurro

August 3, 2026 at 9:04 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' focus at the MLB trade deadline was clear: pitching, pitching and more...

San Francisco Giants’ Luis Arraez jokes with players in the San Diego Padres dugout as he stands on first base after getting hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 30, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer

By David Brandt

August 3, 2026 at 8:02 p.m.

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball’s trade...

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer speaks to members of the media less than an hour after the trade deadline, before a Monday night game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Aug. 3, 2026 at Wrigley Field. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Column: In one of Chicago’s busiest MLB trade deadlines, the Cubs and White Sox made things happen

By Paul Sullivan

August 3, 2026 at 7:37 p.m.

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer and White Sox general manager Chris Getz checked off all...

New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes warms up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Clay Holmes, sending No. 2 prospect Jefferson Rojas to NY Mets

By Meghan Montemurro

August 3, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets reached a deal on Monday to send right-hander...