Curses, shmurses: Kids confident in Chicago Cubs

Kaitlin Reap didn't listen when her dad tried to warn her about the lifetime of misery waiting for her if she cheered for the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs wait to see who they'll meet in NLCS

Best in the majors this season, the Chicago Cubs cleared their first big October hurdle. Now, they wait to see who's next.

Cubs enter second straight NLCS ready for more

Donning fresh postseason victory gear, the Chicago Cubs gathered on the mound and posed for a group photo.

Cubs rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Giants 6-5 to win NLDS

Javier Baez's tiebreaking single capped a four-run rally in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to win their NL Division Series.

Giants top Cubs 6-5 in 13 to force Game 4 in NLDS

Kris Bryant hit a tying, two-run homer off San Francisco closer Sergio Romo in the ninth inning, Albert Almora Jr. made a game-saving catch moments later and the Chicago Cubs were tied 5-5 with the Giants after 10 innings Monday night in Game 3 of their NL Division Series.

Lester, Baez help Cubs blank Giants 1-0 in NLDS opener

Jon Lester outpitched Johnny Cueto with eight sparkling innings, Javier Baez homered in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0 in a tense Game 1 of their NL Division Series on Friday night.

Wood homers as Cubs beat Giants 5-2 for 2-0 NLDS lead

Travis Wood took over when starter Kyle Hendricks got hurt and became the first relief pitcher since 1924 to hit a postseason home run, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 Saturday night for 2-0 NL Division Series lead.

Chicago, San Francisco mayors make wager over Cubs, Giants

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee have made a friendly wager on the playoff series between the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants.

Samardzija to start Game 2 for Giants

San Francisco right-hander Jeff Samardzija will make his second postseason appearance in the same place he began his major league career.

Notre Dame College Prep community forms "W" to salute the Chicago Cubs

The students, faculty and staff of Notre Dame College Prep formed a "W" today, October 7, 2016 to salute the Chicago Cubs who begin the National League Division Series at home against the San Francisco Giants at 8 pm.

Newborns celebrate Cubs playoffs with special onesies

Recently emerged from a different kind of Friendly Confines, newborns in the mother-baby units of Advocate Health Care hospitals across the state, including at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center just blocks from Wrigley Field, are already cheering on their hometown Cubbies as Major League Baseball’s best regular season team kicks off its playoff run.

Cubs name 25-man roster for NLDS

The Chicago Cubs have set their 25-man roster in advance of the start of their National League Division Series tonight against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field.

Exorcising the Cubs curse -- and other baseball superstitions

Erik Williams and Brad Knaub had seen every attempt to exorcise the Curse of the Billy Goat go awry, from intrepid Cubs fans who have smuggled more benevolent goats into Wrigley Field to that Greek Orthodox priest who once sprayed holy water on the dugout.

Security ramped up for Cubs playoff games

The Chicago Cubs first playoff game on Friday is all the talk in the city.

Cueto, Giants set for Game 1 of NLDS against Lester, Cubs

It is October in an even-numbered year, and the San Francisco Giants appear to be following their usual routine. The Chicago Cubs think their time is now.

Politicians accepting Cubs playoff ticket offer to be ID'd

Chicago fans likely won't only be booing the San Francisco Giants when the Cubs open the playoffs Friday night.

South Shore adds train for Cubs' night playoff games

The South Shore commuter rail line is adding an extra train to its schedule for Chicago Cubs home night games during the Major League playoffs.