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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...

The Racing Sausages prepare to run the track during the sixth inning in game two of the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays at American Family Field on Oct. 24, 2026, in Milwaukee. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Column: Sausage race controversy erupts as Fox Sports ignores Milwaukee’s finest tradition during World Series

By Paul Sullivan

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

When Fox Sports decided to show ads instead of the Sausage Race during the World...

Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig give a thumbs-up before Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Milwaukee. (Ashley Landis/AP)

Column: What’s up, Bud? Selig lobbies for a salary cap while we’re just trying to enjoy this World Series.

By Paul Sullivan

October 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Just when fans are enthused about a World Series, Bud Selig comes out of mothballs...

White Sox fans Ricardo Duran, from left, Rafael Diaz and Christian Casco cheer after the Sox scored a run in the first inning of their wild-card series game against the Astros, as the group watches the game at Mitchell’s Tap in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood Sept. 29, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

With the White Sox and Cubs both in the playoffs, sports bars are busier than ever: ‘It’s great for everyone’

By Jane Miller

September 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Both teams in the playoffs means business is up at drinking spots around the city.

Cubs starter Matthew Boyd watches Fernando Tatis Jr.’s homer on a fly ball in the first inning of Game 1 of an NL wild-card series against the Padres on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs are held to 3 hits in 8-0 loss to San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the wild-card series

By Meghan Montemurro

September 30, 2026 at 1:36 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs' postseason turned into a nightmare almost immediately in an 8-0 loss in...

Cubs catcher Carson Kelly watches as Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) scores from first on a stolen base in the seventh inning in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Game 1 photos: San Diego Padres 8, Chicago Cubs 0

By Brian Cassella

September 30, 2026 at 1:57 a.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' wild-card game against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 29,...

The Cubs designated hitter Alex Bregman (3) before Game 1 of their wild-card series against the Padres on Sept. 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Alex Bregman in Chicago Cubs lineup as DH for wild-card series Game 1, while Kevin Gausman is ‘status quo’

By Meghan Montemurro

September 29, 2026 at 6:58 p.m.

This marks Alex Bregman's 10th consecutive postseason, a rarity appearing in the playoffs every season...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman and manager Craig Counsell watch batting practice during a workout before facing the Padres in a wild-card series Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs set NL wild-card series roster: Pitchers Caleb Thielbar and Edward Cabrera left off

By Meghan Montemurro

September 29, 2026 at 5:51 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs opted for 12 pitchers in the best-of-three series, with the most notable...

A fan wearing a Munetaka Murakami jersey stands in front of a banner featuring the White Sox first baseman prior to the start of a game between the Sox and the Cubs at Rate Field on May 16, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

What to know about MLB’s wild-card series that begin tonight, including how to watch the Cubs and White Sox

By David Brandt

September 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It won’t take long for Major League Baseball to deliver on some spicy postseason storylines.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong works out before facing the Padres in a wild-card series on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Pete Crow-Armstrong — with ‘more to prove’ — is eager to help Chicago Cubs start the postseason strong

By Meghan Montemurro

September 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

This postseason brings different expectations for the presumed National League MVP, though Pete Crow-Armstrong said...

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki watches batting practice before facing the Padres in a wild-card series on Sept. 28, 2026, in San Diego. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Matthew Boyd named Chicago Cubs’ Game 1 starter to set up wild-card rematch against the San Diego Padres

By Meghan Montemurro

September 28, 2026 at 7:38 p.m.

Matthew Boyd, who got the Game 1 start in last year's wild-card series against the...

Chicago Cubs broadcaster and former third baseman Ron Santo points in the direction of his family as he thanks them for being a big part of his success during his No. 10 jersey retirement ceremony on Sept. 28, 2003, at Wrigley Field. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Ron Santo’s No. 10 Cubs jersey is retired at Wrigley Field

By Kori Rumore

September 28, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 28, according...

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman celebrates his two-run home run in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Urso)

Column: Can Alex Bregman be the difference for Chicago Cubs in another wild-card showdown with San Diego?

By Paul Sullivan

September 27, 2026 at 7:20 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres meet again in the wild-card series, which moves...