Chicago Cubs

Northwestern's Migo Jackson takes the field before a game against Minnesota on Nov. 22, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Column: 2025 was a year to remember at Wrigley Field, thanks to the Cubs, Northwestern football — and a goose

The Chicago Cubs opened the gates of Wrigley Field on April 4 with a 7-1...
Cubs catcher Reese McGuire high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Mariners on June 20, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs nontender catcher Reese McGuire and reliever Eli Morgan, making them free agents

The Chicago Cubs opted to nontender catcher Reese McGuire and right-handed reliever Eli Morgan by...
A sheet showing Red Sox player photos hangs from a camera as a broadcast operator works during the first inning of a game on April 24, 2023, in Baltimore, Md. (Julio Cortez/AP)

MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total nearly $800 million annually

ESPN has a reworked deal with MLB that includes out-of-market streaming rights while NBC and...
Cubs starter Shota Imanaga heads to the dugout after the first inning against the White Sox on July 25, 2025, at Rate Field. Imanaga gave up three runs in the inning. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Shota Imanaga accepts his qualifying offer to stay with the Chicago Cubs, while Kyle Tucker rejects his

Shota Imanaga is staying with the Chicago Cubs for at least one more season after...
Jack Brickhouse, right, introduces Harry Caray, who signed a two-year contract with WGN to broadcast Chicago Cubs baseball games in 1981. (Walter Kale/Chicago Tribune)

Today in Chicago History: Holy cow! After 11 years with White Sox, broadcaster Harry Caray moves to Cubs.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 16, according...
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong to represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic after breakout season

Coming off a breakout 2025 season, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will play for...
Cubs manager Craig Counsell, from left, President Jed Hoyer and general manager Carter Hawkins talk before a game against the Guardians on July 3, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Winter is coming, but the Chicago Cubs’ offseason strategy is on a need-to-know basis

The Chicago Cubs' offseason plans aren't much clearer after President Jed Hoyer and GM Carter...
Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg is congratulated by third base coach Don Zimmer after his ninth-inning home run against the Cardinals tied the score 9-9 on June 23, 1984, at Wrigley Field. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)

Today in Chicago History: Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg named National League’s MVP

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 13, according...
Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks sits in the dugout before a game against the Braves on May 21, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs notes from the GM meetings: Kyle Hendricks retires — and how 2 top prospects fit in for 2026

After 11 big-league seasons, including 10 with the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Hendricks is stepping away...
Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga delivers to the San Diego Padres in the second inning of Game 2 of the NL wild-card series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs want to prioritize pitching as GM meetings kick off — regardless of Shota Imanaga’s future

Regardless of Shota Imanaga's future with the Chicago Cubs, Jed Hoyer made clear the organization...
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