Cubs' Russell says playoff taste last year invaluable
While the Chicago Cubs were waiting to find out if they would play the New York Mets or San Francisco Giants in the NL Division Series, Addison Russell thought about the experience he gained in last year's playoffs.
While the Chicago Cubs were waiting to find out if they would play the New York Mets or San Francisco Giants in the NL Division Series, Addison Russell thought about the experience he gained in last year's playoffs.
Long-suffering Cubs fans wondering if this is the year
Oct. 6, 1945. Nick Paolella knows the date by heart and he knows the Chicago Cubs lost. The rest has faded away over time.
Oct. 6, 1945. Nick Paolella knows the date by heart and he knows the Chicago Cubs lost. The rest has faded away over time.
While stars get attention, unknowns often shine in October
Big Papi, Kris Bryant and Bryce Harper are just a few of the big-name offensive stars leading their teams into the postseason.
Big Papi, Kris Bryant and Bryce Harper are just a few of the big-name offensive stars leading their teams into the postseason.
Poised Cubs eye biggest prize of all as playoffs start
The Chicago Cubs embraced the target and ran away with the best record in baseball.
The Chicago Cubs embraced the target and ran away with the best record in baseball.
Lester to start Game 1 of NLDS for Cubs
Jon Lester will start the Chicago Cubs' playoff opener.
Jon Lester will start the Chicago Cubs' playoff opener.
Cubs first 2016 postseason game is Friday night
We finally know when the Chicago Cubs will play their first 2016 postseason game, and it’s on Friday at 8:15 p.m.
We finally know when the Chicago Cubs will play their first 2016 postseason game, and it’s on Friday at 8:15 p.m.
Maddon's fingerprints all over the suddenly dominant Cubs
The steady breeze from four, large portable fans whooshed through the Chicago Cubs' luxurious new digs, sucking away whatever moisture lingered from the just-shampooed carpets.
The steady breeze from four, large portable fans whooshed through the Chicago Cubs' luxurious new digs, sucking away whatever moisture lingered from the just-shampooed carpets.
Lester fails to get 20th win, Reds beat Cubs 7-4
Left-hander Jon Lester failed to become a 20-game winner on Saturday, struggling for the first time since mid-July as the Cincinnati Reds pulled away to a 7-4 victory over what's likely to be the Chicago Cubs' lineup for the first game of the playoffs.
Left-hander Jon Lester failed to become a 20-game winner on Saturday, struggling for the first time since mid-July as the Cincinnati Reds pulled away to a 7-4 victory over what's likely to be the Chicago Cubs' lineup for the first game of the playoffs.
Zobrist powers Cubs to 7-3 win over Reds
Ben Zobrist homered twice and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 on Friday night.
Ben Zobrist homered twice and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 on Friday night.
Cubs GM, scouting director get 5 more years
Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer and scouting and player development director Jason McLeod agreed to contract extensions through the 2021 season Friday, mirroring president of baseball operations Theo Epstein's deal two days earlier.
Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer and scouting and player development director Jason McLeod agreed to contract extensions through the 2021 season Friday, mirroring president of baseball operations Theo Epstein's deal two days earlier.
Cubs-Pirates stopped by rain, first tie in majors since 2005
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates played to the first tie game in the major leagues since 2005 when rain forced the teams to stop in the sixth inning Thursday night with the score 1-all.
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates played to the first tie game in the major leagues since 2005 when rain forced the teams to stop in the sixth inning Thursday night with the score 1-all.
Cubs fan gets 'World Series Champions' tattoo
Die-hard Chicago Cubs fan Noel Brown got the “World Series Champions” tattoo on Wednesday in Iowa.
Die-hard Chicago Cubs fan Noel Brown got the “World Series Champions” tattoo on Wednesday in Iowa.
Jaso hits for cycle as Pirates beat Cubs 8-4
John Jaso hit for the cycle and drove in five runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.
John Jaso hit for the cycle and drove in five runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.
Cubs extend contract for team president Theo Epstein
On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs announced they would be extending Theo Epstein’s contract for 5 more seasons.
On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs announced they would be extending Theo Epstein’s contract for 5 more seasons.
Cubs rout Pirates 12-2 for 100th win behind Baez's six RBIs
Javier Baez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs while major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks pitched six scoreless innings as the Chicago Cubs won their 100th game of the season, routing the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Monday night.
Javier Baez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs while major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks pitched six scoreless innings as the Chicago Cubs won their 100th game of the season, routing the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Monday night.
Ross helps Cubs edge Cardinals 3-1
David Ross got fired up when Cubs manager Joe Maddon walked to the mound with two out in the seventh inning, ready to argue for Jon Lester to stay in the game. Maddon and Lester had a different plan.
David Ross got fired up when Cubs manager Joe Maddon walked to the mound with two out in the seventh inning, ready to argue for Jon Lester to stay in the game. Maddon and Lester had a different plan.
Cardinals solve Wrigley again, crush Hammel, Cubs 10-4
The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to accomplish if they want to return to Chicago in two weeks for a rematch of last year's NL Division Series. They would have to qualify for one of the wild-card spots, then win the single-elimination playoff game.
The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to accomplish if they want to return to Chicago in two weeks for a rematch of last year's NL Division Series. They would have to qualify for one of the wild-card spots, then win the single-elimination playoff game.
Cubs beat Cardinals 5-0 for 98th win, most since 1945
Jake Arrieta struck out 10 in seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 on Friday for their 98th victory, the most since they last played in the World Series in 1945.
Jake Arrieta struck out 10 in seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 on Friday for their 98th victory, the most since they last played in the World Series in 1945.
Cubs sweep Reds with 9-2 victory
John Lackey pitched seven solid innings for his first win in six weeks and Miguel Montero drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs sweep the Cincinnati Reds with a 9-2 victory on Wednesday night.
John Lackey pitched seven solid innings for his first win in six weeks and Miguel Montero drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs sweep the Cincinnati Reds with a 9-2 victory on Wednesday night.
Fowler helps Cubs rally for 5-2 win over Reds
Dexter Fowler hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Monday night.
Dexter Fowler hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Monday night.