Cubs could get Schwarber back for World Series

One little doctor's appointment for Kyle Schwarber has turned into an intriguing possibility for the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs close, but Sarge knows what can happen

Once in a while, Gary Matthews relives how close his Chicago Cubs came to reaching the World Series.

Cubs face Kershaw, try to end Series drought

It's been 71 years since the Chicago Cubs reached the World Series. They can finally halt the drought with a victory at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series at 8 p.m. EDT.

Retiring Wrigley Field scoreboard operator has seen it all

Fred Washington has been surrounded by numbers and cities for decades. Seasons full of ones and twos and zeroes. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Milwaukee, too.

Dodgers reject Kershaw offer to save him for Game 6

Clayton Kershaw offered to pitch on short rest again in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but was turned down in favor of starting Game 6 on Saturday against the Cubs in Chicago.

Cubs beat Dodgers 8-4, head home with 3-2 lead in NLCS

Jon Lester pitched seven sharp innings, Addison Russell hit a tiebreaking homer and the Chicago Cubs moved one win from their first World Series trip in 71 years by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Thursday.

RIP? Not if you're a Chicago Cubs fan in a playoff year

If you want to know just how important the Cubs are to Chicago, a good place to start is at the end.

Dodgers beat Cubs 6-0 for NLCS lead

Cubs manager Joe Maddon has made some changes in Chicago's starting lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, dropping slumping outfielder Jason Heyward.

Cubs fans feeling a little priced-out by ticket prices at Wrigley

Cubs fans are clamoring for playoff tickets, but they come at quite the cost. For fans willing to travel to LA, you might get a better deal.

Arrieta vs Hill as NLCS shifts to Los Angeles

Back in spring training, Joe Maddon cornered Jake Arrieta for a frank conversation about his workload during the upcoming season.

Montero's PH slam lifts Cubs over Dodgers 8-4 in NLCS opener

Miguel Montero snapped an eighth-inning tie with the third pinch-hit grand slam in postseason history, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 in their NL Championship Series opener Saturday night.

Extra weekend CTA service planned for Cubs NLCS games, events

The Chicago Transit Authority will provide extra service this weekend for Cubs games, the Bears game and United Center events.

Baez putting on show for Cubs on playoff stage

Javier Baez is putting on quite a show for the Chicago Cubs. And he just might be turning these playoffs into his personal stage.

Cubs, Dodgers get ready for Game 1 of NLCS

Joe Maddon was driving his RV through Virginia two years ago when he got the news. Andrew Friedman was leaving Tampa Bay to take over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cubs, Indians, Dodgers, Jays aim to end decades-old droughts

Wherever he goes these days, Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier runs into friends, neighbors and total strangers who want to talk.

Cubs to start Lester in NLCS Game 1

The Cubs will start Jon Lester in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series, and the rest of their rotation depends on the health of Kyle Hendricks.