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.

Ventura declines to discuss report he's leaving White Sox

White Sox manager Robin Ventura declined to address a report that he will step down from the job and be replaced by bench coach Rick Renteria next season.

Rodon's record-tying 7 straight strikeouts fuels White Sox

As the Chicago White Sox conclude a fourth straight losing season, a couple of 23-year-olds provided some optimism for the future Friday night.

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.

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.

Quintana goes out in style, but White Sox stung by Rays 5-3

If Jose Quintana pitched his final game in a Chicago White Sox uniform on Thursday night, then he went out in style.

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.