Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia celebrates after getting the last out in a 5-2 win against the Guardians on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) ...

The Chicago Cubs are 52–35 and in sole possession of first place in the NL Central as they head into a weekend divisional series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Chicago’s lineup has been a ...

The Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field with a 1-0 victory in 10 innings on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

CHICAGO — In closing a controversial deal that aimed to end the Chicago Cubs’ 108-year World Series drought, Theo Epstein memorably declared: “If not now, when?” Back in the summer of 2016 ...

With the win, the Cubs improved to 53-35 and took a 4.5-game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the NL Central. Chicago will play the Cardinals on Saturday at 1:20 p.m. Central time.