The Chicago Cubs are in an odd spot this offseason. As a team that made it to Game Five of the NLDS, they clearly have to be seen as contenders heading into 2026.

Ian Happ’s playoff moment had been nine years in the making. The longest-tenured Chicago Cubs player had endured a rough return to the postseason. Entering Thursday’s elimination game, Happ had only two hits and struck out 11 times in 21 at-bats.

The Chicago Cubs are one of many teams in baseball this winter looking to improve their starting pitching core. To help ensure that they make it to the MLB Play

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of the NLDS to clinch a spot in the NLCS. The Brewers advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Milwaukee will host Game 1 on Monday night. Milwaukee scored all three of its runs tonight ...

Photos from Game 3 of the Chicago Cubs’ NL Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Oct. 8, 2025, at Wrigley Field. With many key pieces in place for 2026 and beyond, the Brewers should be one of the top teams in baseball for the next few seasons.