Cubs' Bryant unanimous pick as NL Rookie of the Year

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was a unanimous pick as NL Rookie of the Year after helping Chicago return to the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

Renteria: No ill will toward Cubs for awkward firing

New Chicago White Sox bench coach Rick Renteria insists he has no ill will toward the Cubs for his awkward firing as their manager last fall.

Baseball writers announce finalists for major awards

Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper is one of three finalists for the NL MVP award from teams that failed to make the playoffs.

Cubs extend qualifying offer to OF Dexter Fowler

The Chicago Cubs have extended a $15.8 million qualifying offer to center fielder Dexter Fowler.

Cubs unveil logo celebrating century at Wrigley

The Cubs will have a patch on their home uniforms next year to celebrate the team's century of play at Wrigley Field.

Six Flags Great America makes good on bet, renames theme park and ride

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee has made good on their bet with their sister park, Six Flags Great Adventure, where they agreed to rename the park and a ride if the Cubs lost.

Epstein, Cubs start to look ahead after 'magical' year

Next season can't come soon enough for the Cubs executive after Chicago wrapped up a year he described Thursday as "magical."

Chicago Cubs' breakout season ends with sweep in NLCS

Daniel Murphy homered in his record sixth straight postseason game and the New York Mets reached the World Series for the first time in 15 years, beating the Chicago Cubs 8-3 Wednesday night for a playoff sweep.

Wrigley rooftops: Survivors or endangered species?

Beyond Wrigley Field's ivy-covered wall, atop a rooftop deck across Waveland Avenue, Amy Waldron could see the tiny ball jump off the toothpick-size bat of a miniature Kyle Schwarber more than 450 feet away.

Cubs, fans hoping for Wrigley magic for Game 4

Game 4 of the NLCS between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets is Wednesday night at Wrigley Field, and it's "win or go home" for the Cubbies. 

Cubs lose 5-2 to Mets, trail 3-0 in NLCS

The tiebreaking run scored on a wild pitch on a strikeout. The rookie left fielder had an RBI single go off his glove.

Cubs fans 'anxiously nervous' entering Game 3 in Chicago

Being down two games to nothing didn't stop Cubs fans from showing up to Game 3 in Chicago in full force.

Spotlight on Wrigley Field as NLCS arrives in Chicago

Will Byington sat at the counter in the Starbucks across Addison Street from Wrigley Field editing pictures on a laptop.

Cubs focused on Game 3 of NLCS against deGrom, Mets

Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber and Jason Hammel played hacky sack with a baseball, and manager Joe Maddon chatted amiably with his players and staff as he made his way around Wrigley Field on Monday afternoon.

Murphy HRs again; Mets beat Arrieta, Cubs for 2-0 NLCS lead

Daniel Murphy homered off yet another ace. Noah Syndergaard turned in one more outstanding outing from the Mets' collection of studly young starters.

Illinois, New York senators bet on Cubs-Mets series

Illinois' state Senate president and several colleagues have accepted a friendly wager from their counterparts in New York as the Chicago Cubs take on the Mets in the National League Championship Series.

White Sox fans divided over supporting Cubs

Cubs fever is sweeping much of Chicago, but there are some places, particularly on the Southside, where fans might not be so welcome wearing Cubby Blue.