WATCH: Benches clear after Arrieta hit by pitch
Jake Arrieta allowed four hits in nine dominant innings and the Cubs rolled to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL wild-card game on Wednesday night.
Jake Arrieta allowed four hits in nine dominant innings and the Cubs rolled to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL wild-card game on Wednesday night.
Cubs put Lester on wild-card roster as backup for Arrieta
The Chicago Cubs placed Jon Lester on their wild-card roster on Wednesday as insurance should they need it during the one-game playoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Chicago Cubs placed Jon Lester on their wild-card roster on Wednesday as insurance should they need it during the one-game playoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Ryne Sandberg talks preparing for a high-pressure game
The Chicago Cubs are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates in a doe-or-die Wild Card game Wednesday.
The Chicago Cubs are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates in a doe-or-die Wild Card game Wednesday.
Upstart Cubs face steady Pirates in NL wild card
The hot, young talent. The emerging ace with the electric stuff. The relentlessly upbeat manager. The giddy relief that comes with washing away years of futility.
The hot, young talent. The emerging ace with the electric stuff. The relentlessly upbeat manager. The giddy relief that comes with washing away years of futility.
Cubs' Joe Maddon: The right manager at exactly the right time
Some Cubs fans may believe that this year's magic comes from manager Joe Maddon.
Some Cubs fans may believe that this year's magic comes from manager Joe Maddon.
Wrigleyville ready for playoff party Wednesday night
The Chicago Cubs hit the road for Pittsburgh Monday afternoon for Wednesday night's one-game playoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Chicago Cubs hit the road for Pittsburgh Monday afternoon for Wednesday night's one-game playoff against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
PHOTOS: Chicago Cubs head to Pittsburgh for Wild Card game
It is on to Pittsburgh for the Chicago Cubs. The team left for the Steel City Monday afternoon, where they will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Wild Card game Wednesday night.
It is on to Pittsburgh for the Chicago Cubs. The team left for the Steel City Monday afternoon, where they will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Wild Card game Wednesday night.
Cubs take aim at postseason after making big leap
No matter how the playoffs turn out for the Chicago Cubs, manager Joe Maddon wanted to know one thing.
No matter how the playoffs turn out for the Chicago Cubs, manager Joe Maddon wanted to know one thing.
Column: Cubs finally have a team that can end the curse
These aren't the Chicago Cubs who've caused their fans so much heartache and left the rest of us with an endless supply of comedic fodder.
These aren't the Chicago Cubs who've caused their fans so much heartache and left the rest of us with an endless supply of comedic fodder.
PHOTOS: Cubs rookies dress up as princesses
The Chicago Cubs kept alive their slim hopes for home-field advantage in the wild-card game with a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
The Chicago Cubs kept alive their slim hopes for home-field advantage in the wild-card game with a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
Jackson homer leads Cubs to 5-3 win over Reds
Austin Jackson hit a three-run homer, Anthony Rizzo added an RBI double and the Chicago Cubs kept alive their slim hopes for home-field advantage in the wild-card game with a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
Austin Jackson hit a three-run homer, Anthony Rizzo added an RBI double and the Chicago Cubs kept alive their slim hopes for home-field advantage in the wild-card game with a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
Judge dismisses rooftop clubs' lawsuit against Chicago Cubs
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Chicago Cubs by rooftop clubs adjacent to Wrigley Field.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Chicago Cubs by rooftop clubs adjacent to Wrigley Field.
Jackson drives in 5, Cubs beat Reds 10-3
With their postseason plan set, the Chicago Cubs have room to experiment.
With their postseason plan set, the Chicago Cubs have room to experiment.
Reds fall to Cubs 4-1 for 10th straight loss, most since '98
It's been 17 years since the Cincinnati Reds have been in a streak this bad.
It's been 17 years since the Cincinnati Reds have been in a streak this bad.
Denorfia's HR in 11th gives Cubs 1-0 win over Royals
Chris Denorfia hit a pinch-hit home run leading off the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Chris Denorfia hit a pinch-hit home run leading off the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
Pirates lose 4-0 to Arrieta, Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates are going home to try for the NL Central title. A one-game playoff against Jake Arrieta looks like a dangerous proposition.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are going home to try for the NL Central title. A one-game playoff against Jake Arrieta looks like a dangerous proposition.
Cubs celebrate playoff clincher after loss to Pirates
The blaring music and smell of sparkling wine were unmistakable once the doors opened to the media.
The blaring music and smell of sparkling wine were unmistakable once the doors opened to the media.
Liriano dominates, Pirates beat Cubs 4-0 for 8th win in row
Francisco Liriano pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning Saturday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the playoff-bound Chicago Cubs 4-0 for their eighth straight victory.
Francisco Liriano pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning Saturday, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the playoff-bound Chicago Cubs 4-0 for their eighth straight victory.
Cubs close in on playoffs and fans loving every moment
As much as he is enjoying this, Greg Simon can't quite escape the thought that it might unravel in some cruel, freakish way.
As much as he is enjoying this, Greg Simon can't quite escape the thought that it might unravel in some cruel, freakish way.
Competitive eaters devour goat meat to break Chicago Cubs 'curse'
The Chicago Cubs haven’t won the World Series in 107 years, and those who believe the team has been cursed by an infamous billy goat have taken a new approach in an effort to shake the hoodoo.
The Chicago Cubs haven’t won the World Series in 107 years, and those who believe the team has been cursed by an infamous billy goat have taken a new approach in an effort to shake the hoodoo.