Lester, Baez help Cubs blank Giants 1-0 in NLDS opener
Jon Lester outpitched Johnny Cueto with eight sparkling innings, Javier Baez homered in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0 in a tense Game 1 of their NL Division Series on Friday night.
Jon Lester outpitched Johnny Cueto with eight sparkling innings, Javier Baez homered in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0 in a tense Game 1 of their NL Division Series on Friday night.
Wood homers as Cubs beat Giants 5-2 for 2-0 NLDS lead
Travis Wood took over when starter Kyle Hendricks got hurt and became the first relief pitcher since 1924 to hit a postseason home run, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 Saturday night for 2-0 NL Division Series lead.
Travis Wood took over when starter Kyle Hendricks got hurt and became the first relief pitcher since 1924 to hit a postseason home run, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 Saturday night for 2-0 NL Division Series lead.
Chicago, San Francisco mayors make wager over Cubs, Giants
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee have made a friendly wager on the playoff series between the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee have made a friendly wager on the playoff series between the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants.
Samardzija to start Game 2 for Giants
San Francisco right-hander Jeff Samardzija will make his second postseason appearance in the same place he began his major league career.
San Francisco right-hander Jeff Samardzija will make his second postseason appearance in the same place he began his major league career.
Notre Dame College Prep community forms "W" to salute the Chicago Cubs
The students, faculty and staff of Notre Dame College Prep formed a "W" today, October 7, 2016 to salute the Chicago Cubs who begin the National League Division Series at home against the San Francisco Giants at 8 pm.
The students, faculty and staff of Notre Dame College Prep formed a "W" today, October 7, 2016 to salute the Chicago Cubs who begin the National League Division Series at home against the San Francisco Giants at 8 pm.
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.
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 announce all game times for remainder of series against Giants
The Chicago Cubs have just released their full post season schedule against the San Francisco Giants.
The Chicago Cubs have just released their full post season schedule against the San Francisco Giants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
So far this year, highest price paid for a Cubs World Series ticket is $15k
So you want to see a World Series game at Wrigley Field? Here’s some advice - get a second mortgage or raid the kids' college fund.
So you want to see a World Series game at Wrigley Field? Here’s some advice - get a second mortgage or raid the kids' college fund.
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.
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.
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.
Big Papi, Kris Bryant and Bryce Harper are just a few of the big-name offensive stars leading their teams into the postseason.
Poised Cubs eye biggest prize of all as playoffs start
The Chicago Cubs embraced the target and ran away with the best record in baseball.
The Chicago Cubs embraced the target and ran away with the best record in baseball.
Lester to start Game 1 of NLDS for Cubs
Jon Lester will start the Chicago Cubs' playoff opener.
Jon Lester will start the Chicago Cubs' playoff opener.
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.
We finally know when the Chicago Cubs will play their first 2016 postseason game, and it’s on Friday at 8:15 p.m.