The Chicago Cubs are close to securing a spot in the MLB postseason. Here is their magic number.

Chicago Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia tossed two perfect innings and struck out three of the six batters he faced in Saturday’s victory. It was an emphatic — and timely — step in the right direction.

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On Thursday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays announced a notable roster move on a player who formerly played for the Chicago Cubs. Speaking to the Rays, in order to make room for Taylor Walls on their roster,

With 10 days left in the regular season, the Cubs could clinch a playoff spot this weekend in Cincinnati. That possibility could happen as soon as Saturday against the Reds as the Cubs magic number sits at 5.

Matthew Boyd ended a six-start winless streak, Dansby Swanson hit his first home run since coming off the injured list and the Chicago Cubs moved closer to their second straight playoff berth by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-2.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman is navigating a sudden and serious injury after a foul ball struck him in the face while he stood in the on-deck circle during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.

THE MLB has a scheduling concern on its hands due to Mother Nature. A major storm could leave MLB games at risk of being axed just before the start of the playoffs next week. The final week of the

CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Bregman scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning when Gregory Soto hit Nico Hoerner with a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Saturday.