BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Miami Marlins to start a three-game series. Chicago has an 87-69 record overall and a 45-33 record in home games. The Cubs are 24-10 in games when they did not allow a home run.

The Los Angeles Dodgers had clinched the National League West title with Thursday’s victory against the Cincinnati Reds, making it five consecutive division titles and 13 in 14 years, leaving the residue of that celebration in their wake.

It took 56 years, but Pete Crow-Armstrong broke Billy Williams’ Cubs record for home runs by a left-handed hitter. “Ain’t no telling what this kid is going to do in Chicago,” Williams said.

The Chicago Cubs quietly announced two roster moves during their series against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs in Wednesday's 8-4 home win over Atlanta. Michael Hirschuber / Getty Images Check out The Athletic’s 2026 MLB Postseason projections. CHICAGO — The question isn’t whether Pete Crow-Armstrong will win the National ...

For a Chicago Cubs team trying to secure the NL’s top wild-card spot, there were ample moments Friday night that they might dwell on as missed opportunities.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been reinstated from the injured list, the team announced Friday. Swanson was expected to return for the Cubs’ series against the Cincinnati Reds, but it is now official.

The weather forecast for this weekend's Chicago Cubs - Boston Red Sox matchup is less than ideal and could complicate NL Wild Card seeding.