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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

White Sox promote Rick Renteria to replace Ventura as manager

Rick Renteria was named the next manager of the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, filling in for Robin Ventura who served five years as the franchise's manager.

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.

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.

Buxton homers, Shields gets 19th loss; Twins beat White Sox

Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco each hit a two-run home run to send Shields to a major league high-tying 19th loss, and the Twins beat Chicago 6-0 on Saturday night.