Cubs and Marlins set to meet after bumpy paths to postseason

The Cubs won the NL Central at 34-26 in David Ross’ first season, reaching the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. It wasn’t exactly an easy ride, though.

White Sox lose 10-8 to Cubs, tumble out of position for home playoff series

The Cubs beat the Sox 10-8 Sunday. The Sox finished the season with seven losses in eight games, going from first in the AL Central to seventh seed for their first playoff appearance since 2008.

Moncada homers as White Sox win 9-5; Cubs clinch NL Central

The Cubs clinched their third division title in five years when the St. Louis Cardinals lost 3-0 to Milwaukee.

Darvish, five homers lead Cubs past fading White Sox 10-0

Yu Darvish pitched seven strong innings for his NL-leading eighth win, Willson Contreras homered twice and the Chicago Cubs moved to the brink of clinching the NL Central title by pounding the crosstown White Sox 10-0 Friday night.

Kuhl goes 7 sharp innings as Pirates blank slumping Cubs 7-0

Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds had home runs among their three hits each Thursday in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-0 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs.

Pirates cool off Hendricks, slip past playoff-bound Cubs 2-1

Adam Frazier and Ke’Bryan Hayes led off the bottom of the first inning with back-to-back homers off Kyle Hendricks, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates all the offense they’d need to slip by the playoff-bound Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Cubs clinch playoff spot despite loss to Pirates

The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot under rookie manager David Ross, returning to the postseason after a one-year absence despite losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Tuesday night on a walk-off home run by Jacob Stallings.

Lester cruises, Schwarber responds as Cubs top Pirates 5-0

Jon Lester scattered four hits over six innings and the Chicago Cubs inched closer to their first NL Central title since 2017 with a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

Hendricks sparkles, Cubs edge Twins 1-0 for 5th straight win

Kyle Hendricks tossed eight innings of three-hit, shutout ball to outduel Rich Hill, and the Chicago Cubs edged the Minnesota Twins 1-0 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.

Báez single gives Cubs 4th straight win, 3-2 over Indians

Javier Báez’s RBI single in the 10th inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to their fourth straight win, 3-2 over the Cleveland Indians, on Wednesday night in a game that was briefly delayed when a drone entered Wrigley Field and landed on the outfield grass.

Drone lands in outfield at Wrigley Field, causing delay

Umpires hastily cleared the field during a game between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night when a small drone flew into Wrigley Field over the bleachers and landed on the grass in deep left center.

Cubs walk off over Indians on consecutive HBPs

Willson Contreras and Cameron Maybin were plunked by consecutive pitches from Cleveland reliever Nick Wittgren in the ninth inning, forcing home the winning run as the Chicago Cubs beat the Indians 6-5 Tuesday night.

Cubs pitcher Alec Mills throws no-hitter, Cubs beat Brewers 12-0

Alec Mills of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with teammates after throwing a no-hitter to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-0 at Miller Park.

Heyward homers off Hader, Cubs rally past Brewers 4-2

Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer off Josh Hader in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Saturday night.

Yelich scores on Braun’s fly in 9th, Brewers beat Cubs 1-0

The Milwaukee Brewers are starting to get the kind of stellar pitching performances they’ll need for a successful late playoff run.

Hoerner, Happ, bullpen lead Cubs past Reds 8-5

Willson Contreras had four hits to tie a career high, rookie Nico Hoerner added three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs overcame an early three-run deficit to top Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds 8-5 Thursday on a long, wet night at Wrigley Field.

Mills sharp, Bote has 2 RBIs as Cubs beat Reds 3-0

Alec Mills pitched six sharp innings, David Bote drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Tuesday night.