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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...

Milwaukee Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Milwaukee Brewers clinch playoff spot with 20-0 rout — and reduce magic number for NL Central title to 4

By Joe Totoraitis

September 11, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Garrett Mitchell hit the Milwaukee Brewers’ first grand slam of the season in a 20-0...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman, left, celebrates with third-base coach Quintin Berry after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Pirates on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Alex Bregman and Chicago Cubs offense bust out to back Shota Imanaga in 12-2 rout, snapping skid at 4

By Andy Martinez

September 11, 2026 at 10:14 p.m.

Alex Bregman went 3-for-4 with a home run and Shota Imanaga pitched six strong innings,...

Cubs manager Craig Counsell chats with starter Shota Imanaga after the top of the sixth inning against the Pirates on Sept. 11, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Ultimate occupational hazard of managing the Chicago Cubs? The incessant mood swings of fans.

By Paul Sullivan

September 11, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

It's easy to manage the Chicago Cubs when they're winning. When they're not? Not so...

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., fans hold an American flag on the field before a Cubs-Pirates game Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Cubs 12, Pittsburgh Pirates 2

By Chris Sweda

September 11, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 12-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 11, 2026,...

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up for a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ Dansby Swanson nears return — and White Sox ‘in a good spot’ in playoff chase

By Meghan Montemurro

September 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After a 2-4 trip, the Cubs return home for a pair of series as they...

Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull, left, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, center, and Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong watch during the second half of a game between the Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Column: Will Caleb Williams or Pete Crow-Armstrong host ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and other half-baked ideas

By Paul Sullivan

September 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

As the NFL season begins and the MLB playoffs loom, here are some half-baked thoughts...

Cubs starter Kevin Gausman pitches during the first inning against the Brewers on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

3 takeaways as Chicago Cubs get swept, including their tenuous playoff positioning — and the bullpen’s woes

By Meghan Montemurro

September 9, 2026 at 10:49 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs, riding a four-game losing streak, head into Thursday's day off looking to...

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch reacts after striking out in the seventh inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs’ Michael Busch is looking to tap into more power and adjust to pitchers’ heavy changeup usage

By Meghan Montemurro

September 9, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

After clobbering changeups in 2024, Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch has struggled against that...

Brewers' Garrett Mitchell dunks Luis Lara with Gatorade after his walk-off single against the Cubs in the 10th inning at American Family Field on Sept. 8, 2026 in Milwaukee. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

A strike from victory, bullpen issues cost Chicago Cubs in a 4-3 loss to Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings

By Meghan Montemurro

September 9, 2026 at 12:04 a.m.

Holding on for the win would have moved the Chicago Cubs above the Philadelphia Phillies...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Rolison delivers during the sixth inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Rolison’s spring training buy-in has led the lefty to a big bullpen role

By Meghan Montemurro

September 8, 2026 at 7:25 p.m.

Ryan Rolison has seized his opportunity with the Chicago Cubs after earning a mid-April call-up....