Cubs exec Jed Hoyer regrets late collapse, says offseason focus will be on pitching

Even with the best offense and arguably the best defense in baseball, the Cubs faded in 2026. That was one of the subjects as Jed Hoyer talked about the future on Friday.

White Sox tab rookie Hagen Smith to open Game 1 of ALDS vs. Cleveland

The Chicago White Sox were so impressed with Hagen Smith in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card, they're turning to the rookie one more time.

How far can the White Sox go, & what's next for the Cubs | Chicago Sports Tonight
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The White Sox advance. The Cubs go home. Matt Spiegel and Jesse Rogers break down what went right for the dominant Southsiders and what went wrong for the Northsiders.

Spiegs: "Cubs were embarrassing as hell" - Jesse: "This Sox series is over" | Chicago Sports Tonight
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The Score’s Matt Spiegel and ESPN Chicago’s Jesse Rogers recap the White Sox and Cubs’ results in their Game 1 matchups of the MLB Wild Card round. How can the Cubs rebound from what Spiegs says was an 'embarrassing performance?' Plus, can Sean Burke lock down the Astros offense and help the White Sox win their first playoff series since 2005? Jesse says 'this series is over.'

How Amtrak’s rail facility plan could affect White Sox stadium proposal
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A sports business expert discusses community opposition to Amtrak’s proposed Chicago maintenance facility and what it could mean for the White Sox’s potential move to the South Loop.

Padres push Cubs to the brink, dominate Northsiders in Game 1 of Wild Card

Nico Hoerner got the Cubs’ only hit off King with a one-out infield single in the seventh, as the Cubs' 2026 season is on the brink.

White Sox beat Astros 6-3 in Game 1, earn 1st playoff win in 5 years

Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Houston Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday.

Athletics player sues Detroit Tigers after injury in July at Comerica Park

Zack Gelof, a 26-year-old player for the Athletics, has filed a 16-page lawsuit against the Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority.

White House scouts sites for possible baseball field at Grand Teton National Park: report

The White House is reportedly considering building a baseball field in Grand Teton National Park after Major League Baseball approached the administration about hosting a game at a national park.

What's next for the Cubs & White Sox before the playoffs? | Chicago Sports Tonight
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ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers joins the show from Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs officially clinch their spot in the postseason. Rogers breaks down the team's champagne celebrations and reacts to Pete Crow-Armstrong making MLB history by becoming just the seventh player ever to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season. Plus, they discuss Ian Happ soaking in the Wrigley atmosphere, Jed Hoyer's roster construction, Craig Counsell's bullpen options heading into October, and the White Sox clinching a playoff spot on the South Side!

Cubs-Red Sox series finale moved to Florida amid storm threat in Boston

The second game of Friday’s Cubs vs. Red Sox doubleheader is moved up because of concerns about an impending storm, something Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed frustration about earlier this week.

What's next for the Cubs & White Sox before the playoffs? | Chicago Sports Tonight
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ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers joins the show from Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs officially clinch their spot in the postseason. Rogers breaks down the team's champagne celebrations and reacts to Pete Crow-Armstrong making MLB history by becoming just the seventh player ever to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season. Plus, they discuss Ian Happ soaking in the Wrigley atmosphere, Jed Hoyer's roster construction, Craig Counsell's bullpen options heading into October, and the White Sox clinching a playoff spot on the South Side!