ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney declared the Chicago Cubs the best defensive team in baseball Monday, positioning the club as a legitimate threat in the National League this October. Appearing on ESPN’s “Get Up,” Olney left little room for debate.

Despite being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in their last series, the Chicago Cubs are still in a good place at this point in the season. They currently sport an 81-66 record and hold the second wild card spot in the National League wild card standings.

CINCINNATI (AP) — 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 Saturday.

The Chicago Cubs may have lost 8-3 to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. However, they got a major reprieve amid a competitive NL Wild Card race . That’s because the Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres,

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced an update on shortstop Dansby Swanson before Wednesday's game against the Braves. The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Update Before Braves Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game from September 16, 2026 on ESPN.

A look at the Chicago Cubs' nightmare playoff seeding scenarios and the matchups they desperately need to avoid as October approaches.