Cubs News

MLB

Chicago Cubs

89-73 ·2nd in NL Central ·W1
12 new today 5115 articles All times CT
More Chicago Cubs pages
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/27/26): Imanaga Starting Weird, Meaningless Game

The Cubs’ postseason path was determined last night, as the Padres beat the Diamondbacks and the Phillies lost to the Rays. That means today’s game in Tampa means absolutely nothing for either...

What you need to know about the Wild Card Series matchups
MLB postseason: Cubs, White Sox all set in playoff seedings going into final day of regular season

The Cubs and White Sox both have their positions locked down for the MLB playoffs, even with one game left in the regular season.

Padres vs. Cubs schedule: Times, TV channels, live streams scores for 2026 NL Wild Card playoff games

Here's when and where to watch as the Padres and Cubs meet in a rematch of last year's Wild Card series.

Wild Card Series game times announced
How to watch the Cubs vs. Padres in the Wild Card Series

For the second straight year, the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs will battle in the National League Wild Card Series. Unlike last year, when the Cubs won in three games at Wrigley Field, this...

Padres 'excited' to secure home-field in wild-card rematch with Cubs

The Padres beat the Diamondbacks 10-7 on Saturday to wrap up the No. 4 seed in the NL playoffs and will host every game in a best-of-three Wild Card Series against the fifth-seeded Cubs.

With WC matchup set, Cubs will use Game 162 to prep for Padres
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Who's ready for PCA vs. Miller? Cubs bound for San Diego in NL Wild Card rematch
San Diego Padres will host the Chicago Cubs in National League Wild Card series

On September 4th, the Padres were a half game out of the final National League playoff spot and a full 6.0 games back of the Phillies for the fourth seed. There were real concerns about San Diego...

Cubs Claim Julian Aguiar

The Cubs have claimed right-hander Julian Aguiar off waivers, according to the Reds.  There hadn’t been any indication that Aguiar had been designated for assignment, but he’ll now look to...

Slumping Offense, Playoff Rotation, Nico’s Season, PCA, and Other Cubs Bullets

Good morning, Bleacher Nation. Not going to sugarcoat it, after watching the Cubs get swept in yesterday’s doubleheader, and watching them plate just nine runs in their last five games (1-4...

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/25/26: GM 2): Red Sox 2, Cubs 0 – Offensive Deep Freeze Continues in Doubleheader Sweep

The Cubs’ offensive malaise continued as they were blanked by the Red Sox to complete a doubleheader sweep at Fenway Park Friday. Another great pitching performance was wasted and frustration is...

Who could the Chicago Cubs play in the playoffs? Where things stand

The Chicago Cubs are off Saturday, but they could still potentially learn at least one thing about their looming playoff opponent. That’s because the San Diego Padres could potentially lock up the...

Friday, September 25, 2026
Cubs shut out by Red Sox as offensive struggles continue
Red Sox beat Cubs 2-0 to sweep doubleheader after setting Wild Card Series matchup with Yankees

Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run double in the eighth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Friday night to sweep a doubleheader.

Cubs' Wild Card hopes take hit with loss to Red Sox
Cubs-Red Sox series finale moved to Florida amid storm threat in Boston

Major League Baseball moved a regular-season series finale between the Red Sox and Chicago Cubs from Fenway Park to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, because of a weekend storm threat in...

Red Sox beat Cubs 4-3 in doubleheader opener, assure Wild Card Series matchup against Yankees

Connor Wong hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in a doubleheader opener on Friday that clinched...

After Cubs drop both games of twin bill, they turn attention to pitching plans
Game 2 Enhanced Box Score: Red Sox 2, Cubs 0 — September 25, 2026

Well, that was certainly one of the games of all time. Although I won’t say it was the most boring game of the year, for fear that I’m forgetting another snoozefest, it was certainly near the top...

Red Sox-Cubs finale, moved due to Boston weather, set for Sun. at Tropicana

The Red Sox and Cubs will play their regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field after the league relocated their series from Boston because of the forecast for inclement weather.

Cubs Regular Season Finale Officially Re-Scheduled and Re-Located

Strictly speaking, the first half of the doubleheader the Cubs played and lost on Friday was “the” rescheduled regular-season finale originally set for Sunday in Boston. But I think you get what...

Red Sox-Cubs series shifts to Florida for rare neutral-site game amid messy Boston weather

The Red Sox and Cubs will play Game 162 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida

Red Sox, Cubs set to play at The Trop Sunday due to weather
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/25/26: GM 1): Red Sox 4, Cubs 3 – Offense Stays Cold in Boston Loss

The Cubs’ chances for home-field advantage in the Wild Card took a big hit when they lost the first half of a doubleheader to the Red Sox at Fenway Park Friday afternoon. The road team went out in...

Cubs' Bregman returns days after facial fractures from foul ball

Cubs 3B Alex Bregman, who was hit by a foul ball Sunday and sustained multiple face fractures, returned Friday against the Red Sox.

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Red Sox (4:35 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — If the Cubs want even an outside shot at hosting these Wild Card games next week, the second-half of this doubleheader is a must-win game. Simple as that. It’s not technically...

Game 1 Enhanced Box Score: Red Sox 4, Cubs 3 — September 25, 2026

Well, I hope you like Southern California, because it’s starting to feel like the Cubs will be playing the Padres in San Diego on Tuesday when the Wild Card Round begins. Despite getting to the...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/25/26, Game 2): Peterson, Bello Starting Questionable Late Game

The start time for this game was moved up 30 minutes from what was originally scheduled, which is kind of silly considering they didn’t have to do a split doubleheader at all. While it would not...

PCA Joins Ohtani, Judge Atop MLB’s Most Popular Jersey Rankings

I don’t really feel like putting any effort into examining this further, so here’s the media release… The AL and NL Wild Card Series presented by AbbVie begins Tuesday, Sept. 29 with many of MLB’s...

Cubs vs. Red Sox game relocated to Tampa for Sunday

The final game of the regular season for the Chicago Cubs will be played not in Boston, but in the Tampa area as Major League Baseball has rescheduled a contest against the Red Sox. Originally the...

Cubs, Sox Have Flights Scheduled to Play Sunday Game in Tampa

This has been reported all over the place, and we’ve mentioned it here in a couple other posts, so let’s keep this quick. The Cubs and Red Sox both have flights to Tampa/St. Petersburg scheduled...

Safe! ... and safe again! Cubs narrowly escape logjam as 2 runners score at same time
Trying to squeeze in series, Cubs-Red Sox move up start time

The Red Sox are again adjusting their schedule, moving the start of the second game of Friday's doubleheader with the Cubs up by a half-hour because of concerns about an impending storm.

The Rundown: Cubs Clinch, Weather Impacting Final Series in Boston, Inspiring White Sox Earn Postseason Bid

“Jump in, let’s go. Lay back, enjoy the show. Everybody gets high, everybody gets low. These are the days when anything goes.” – Everyday is a Winding Road by Sheryl Crow The Cubs beat the Marlins...

These are the top 20 MLB jerseys from 2026 season
The Second Half of Today’s Cubs-Red Sox Doubleheader Has a New Start Time

This entire weekend is going to be such a disaster. As the Cubs and Red Sox look to navigate the coming storms, a doubleheader has been scheduled for today, with the regular season and series...

Gavin Hollowell Is Back, as Edward Cabrera Heads to the Family Medical Emergency List

An unexpected Cubs roster move has arrived before the chaos of today’s doubleheader and potential travel. Edward Cabrera, who had been throwing out of the Cubs bullpen since returning from the IL,...

Cubs Place Cabrera on Family Medical Emergency List, Recall Hollowell

Time is short, so peep the media release for more. BOSTON – The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera on the Family Medical Emergency List and reinstated right-handed...

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/25/26, Game 1): Holmes Starting, Bregman at DH

This is the start of what could be a very wild weekend, as the Cubs are fighting for the top Wild Card spot while possibly being forced to Florida to complete their series against a Red Sox team...

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Red Sox (12:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — No one really knows what’s going to happen after this first game against the Red Sox at noon. The Cubs could stay in Boston to play the second half of this doubleheader. They could...

Cubs-Red Sox Game 2 time moved up to 4:35 p.m. CT
Bregman back in Cubs lineup just days after being hit in face with foul ball
Son Ranto Show: Clenching and Clinching

As Ferris Bueller once said, “The Cubs are so tight that if you stuck a lump of coal up his ass, in two weeks you’d have a diamond.” As we limp towards the postseason tourney and a Boston...

'It's the best position-player season I've ever seen': How PCA's MVP year has carried the Cubs to October

Chicago officially punched its NL Wild Card ticket. And there is no doubt why the Cubs are where they are.

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Clinch Playoffs, Now Comes Hard Part

The Cubs officially punched their postseason ticket on Thursday, though it was a little like watching a blindfolded child swinging at a piñata or trying to pin the tail on the donkey. They managed...

So Much For a Sensible Alternative Schedule Plan for the Cubs and Red Sox

Here’s hoping the Cubs’ celebration of the clinch yesterday didn’t go TOO hard. Because they had to hop a plane last night to Boston, and now have to wake up early to play a noon game against the...

Chicago Cubs @ Boston Red Sox – Series Preview (September 25-26): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4

The Cubs (88-71) dropped their series to the Marlins to wrap up their home slate for 2026, but they clinched a playoff spot with their victory on Thursday afternoon. The offense sputtered against...

PCA History, Happ’s Possible Finale, McGregor Leaving, Gausman Hurting, and Other Cubs Bullets

Find a way to win two games today … Yesterday was the clincher for the Cubs, but it was also the moment Pete Crow-Armstrong really cemented the legacy of this remarkable season. We were going to...

Scroll to Top

Chicago Sports Wire is an independent editorial site. Some posts contain affiliate links — see our Affiliate Disclosure for details. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA, or any of their member teams. All team names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service · Affiliate Disclosure · Editorial Policy · DMCA

Part of Sports Wire Network →