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The Chicago Cubs went all-in on the 2025 season, trading for Kyle Tucker in the final year of the All-Star right fielder’s contract. While the splashy move helped the team reach the playoffs for the first time in five years, Chicago fell short of the ultimate goal. The Cubs were ousted in the NLDS by […]

The Chicago Cubs’ promising 2025 season came to an abrupt end on Saturday night. Facing the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the National League Divisional Series, Chicago’s batters couldn’t get anything going against Milwaukee’s vaunted pitching. The result is an ugly 3-1 loss that sent the Cubs packing and rethinking their decisions this season. […]

The Chicago Cubs lost Game 5 of their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1, concluding their 2025 season. In what was a tame loss, the Cubs did not score in the first inning for the first time in the series and were held to just six baserunners through the game. However, manager […]

The Chicago Cubs’ season came to an end after losing their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs fought back from a 2-0 deficit to force a Game 5 but fell short, losing 3-1 at American Family Field. The Cubs acquired Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in December 2024, with the […]

The Chicago Cubs fell short against the Milwaukee Brewers in Saturday’s winner-take-all NLDS finale. The Cubs came back from an 0-2 hole when the series shifted to Chicago. The crowd at Wrigley Field provided a boost as the team forced a decisive Game 5. But the Brewers are moving on after holding the Cubs to […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had a miserable second season in the WNBA, as lower-body injuries limited her to only 13 games. She got to watch her teammates dig deep and nearly earn an improbable trip to the WNBA Finals, but she obviously wanted to be on the court with them. Despite all the challenges […]

There was a time during the regular season when the Chicago Cubs looked like the most complete team in baseball. Their pitching staff certainly got the job done, but it was their hard-hitting lineup that had fans feeling ecstatic about their possible World Series chances. The bats froze in the second half of the campaign, […]

As the Chicago Cubs prepare for their NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 5 matchup Saturday evening, manager Craig Counsell took some time to speak with the press. When asked about the 15-inning instant classic played by the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers in ALDS Game 5, Counsell was effusive about the matchup. USA Today’s Bob […]

There is a ton of pressure on Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy as he prepares his team for the fifth and final game of the team’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The fifth game will be a winner-take-all matchup, and it could turn out to be an epic battle between […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have named Trevor Megill as the starter for Game 5 of the NLDS vs. the Chicago Cubs. First pitch is set for 7:08 p.m. ET on Saturday at American Family Field, with the series tied 2-2. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Todd Rosiak took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to break the […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs will have a chance to move on or go home. They plan to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the NLDS and fulfill manager Craig Counsel’s prediction of “going to LA”. To pull off the comeback from 2-0, it will be up to left-hander Drew Pomeranz, per Bob […]

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers face off in a do or die Game 5 on Saturday night. Whoever wins the National League Divisional Series gets to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Cubs manager Craig Counsell leads his team to Milwaukee after winning two games at home to even up the series. […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of a cut-throat series against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, that did not stop them from joining the group of teams that took the time to honor the late Sister Jean. The college sports and Chicago celebrity passed away on Thursday, sending shockwaves throughout the city. The Cubs decided […]

Chicago Cubs fans were likely down in the dumps after losing Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They were outscored 16-6 in the first two games, with the series shifting back to Chicago. But the Cubs managed to turn the tables on the Brewers when the series moved to […]

Chicago is bursting with momentum after the Cubs evened the score with the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. On Saturday, the Cubs have a chance to pull off a comeback from 2-0 and move on to the NLCS and face the LA Dodgers. Following their 6-0 Game 2 win at Wrigley Field, Kyle Tucker gave […]

On Thursday night, the Chicago Cubs’ backs were once again on the wall in their 2025 NLDS clash against division rival Milwaukee Brewers. They got the job done on Wednesday, taking a 4-3 win over the Brewers to stay alive in the series, but the job was far from over. So what better show of […]

The Chicago Cubs are fighting to save their season, and they started Thursday’s battle versus the Milwaukee Brewers the same way they have started every game of this National League Division Series. The home team applied pressure on two-time All-Star pitcher Freddy Peralta in the first inning, setting the table for a thunderous three-run Ian […]

When the Chicago Cubs ended a 100-plus year drought and won the World Series in 2016, Ian Happ was a top prospect in the organization’s farm system and therefore just missed out on the momentous celebration. The three-time Gold Glove outfielder has competed in the National League Championship Series just once since making his MLB […]

The Chicago Cubs are still alive! After going down 0-2 in their NLDS series against the Milwaukee Brewers, fought back in Game 3. A tight 4-3 win over the Brew Crew meant that Chicago still has a chance to advance to the NL Championship Series. However, the Cubs had to fight through hell and back […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs climbed back into their NLDS series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a thrilling 4-3 win in front of their home fans as the series shifted back to Chicago. The Cubs once again fell behind early in this one, trailing 1-0 in the first inning, but ended up scoring four runs […]

The Chicago Cubs have found a spark when it matters most. Facing elimination in the 2025 NLDS vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs kept their season alive with a 4-3 win in Game 3 at Wrigley Field. The victory, fueled by another explosive first inning from the offense, reflected a simple but effective theme — […]

The Chicago Cubs are showing fight, but it may be too late. After dropping the first two games of the National League Division Series to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs battled back with a gritty 4-3 win in Game 3 to stay alive and force a crucial Game 4 at Wrigley Field. For manager Craig […]

The Chicago Cubs enter Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series with their backs against the wall. Cubs manager Craig Counsell watched his pitching staff give up 16 runs across the first two games. Down 2-0, the team is back in Chicago to host the next two games of the playoff series. The health […]

The Chicago Cubs are now facing playoff elimination. After losing 7-3 on Monday night to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs are down 0-2 in the best-of-five NLDS series. With the team facing elimination, fans will point fingers. As the team hopes to stave off elimination on Wednesdays, these are the Cubs that need to take […]

The New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs are both struggling in their postseason quests this year. Both clubs face 2-0 deficits in their respective Major League Baseball division series. New York trails Toronto 2-0, while Chicago is down by the same margin to the Milwaukee Brewers. If the two teams are both eliminated before […]

This year’s NLDS is a bit personal for the Milwaukee Brewers, as they are not just facing division rival Chicago Cubs, they are also facing former manager Craig Counsell, who decided to leave his hometown ballclub for a sworn rival that resides just around 90 miles down south. And the Brewers are certainly playing like […]

In the MLB postseason, setting the tone early can be a huge key to success. After all, when the game is turned over to bullpen arms who throw heaters in the high-90s or even in the 100s, it gets tough for even the best hitters to try and get a rally going. This certainly was […]

The Chicago Cubs have stumbled into a 0-2 hole in the 2025 NLDS vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, and their fanbase is reeling. After back-to-back losses in Milwaukee, the Cubs now face elimination as the series shifts to Wrigley Field for Game 3 on Wednesday. In both games, the Cubs jumped out to early leads—Michael Busch […]

The Chicago Cubs came out smoking in the first inning of Monday night’s Game 2 of their National League Division Series versus the Milwaukee Brewers. After Justin Turner lined out in the game’s first at-bat, Nico Hoerner got on base with a single to right off Milwaukee starter Aaron Ashby. That was followed by Kyke […]

The stage is set for one of the most compelling playoff matchups in recent memory as the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers prepare to clash in the National League Division Series. This marks the first time these NL Central rivals have met in the postseason, adding unprecedented stakes to their already intense rivalry. The Brewers […]

The Chicago Cubs were hoping for a quality start from left-hander Matthew Boyd in Game 1 of the NLDS versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Instead, the veteran failed to escape the bottom of the first inning and created a near insurmountable hole for the Cubs to climb out of. Boyd, pitching on three days’ […]

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers riding momentum from their Wild Card Series win over the San Diego Padres, but manager Craig Counsell’s decision to start Matthew Boyd in Game 1 quickly became the story of the night. Counsell’s explanation for turning to Boyd on short rest went viral as […]

The Chicago Cubs landed in the franchise history books again on Saturday thanks to first baseman Michael Busch. In the top of the first inning of Game 1 of the NLDS at American Family Field against the Milwaukee Brewers, Busch launched a leadoff home run on the fourth pitch he saw from Freddy Peralta, giving […]

In November 2023, the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell as manager. This is after he spent eight seasons managing the Milwaukee Brewers. Fast forward to 2025, the Cubs and Brewers are duking it out for the NLDS. On Saturday, before the first game at Miller Park, Counsell didn’t get a friendly welcome from the fans […]

Fresh off a three-game NL Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs now have an NL Division Series (NLDS) date with the Milwaukee Brewers. After beating the Brewers 7-6 in their regular season series, the Cubs jumped out to an early 1-o lead over Milwaukee, thanks to first baseman Michael […]

Eddie Vedder didn’t hold back from celebrating the Chicago Cubs’ elimination of the San Diego Padres. The Pearl Jam singer and guitarist partied alongside the Chairman of the Chicago Cubs, Tom Ricketts, who was photographed dumping a beer on the artist. “Tom Ricketts dumping a beer on Eddie Vedder,” the X post read. “Only at […]

The Chicago Cubs have named left-hander Matthew Boyd as their starter for Saturday’s Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Boyd will take the mound on just three days’ rest, jumping back into the fire after his Wild Card Series outing against the San Diego Padres. The 34-year-old’s performance in […]

Fresh off a dominant 3-0 Wild Card Game 3 win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs’ priority is now the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs’ NL Division Series (NLDS) opponent is also the NL’s top seed, in addition to being the NL Central champions. The Brewers won the division by five games. As Chicago […]

The Chicago Cubs will play the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Divisional Series after eliminating the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series. Ultimately, this will be a tough battle against a divisional rival. This Cubs-Brewers NLDS will also determine who makes it to the NLCS. Overall, many players can help […]