JAVIER BÁEZ NEWS

The Cubs changed the whole script with one exhilarating inning

A winner-take-all Game 5 seemed like a certainty. And then something strange happened.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Former scouting director's faith in Javier Baez pays off for Chicago Cubs

Tim Wilken never had a doubt

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Watch Javier Baez steal home to extend the Cubs' NLCS Game 1 lead

The kid is doing it all

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Cubs continue to answer the big questions

The Cubs took Game 1 of the NLCS with a 8-4 win over the Dodgers

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Dodgers managed to walk their way into trouble

Dave Roberts' eighth-inning strategy proved perplexing

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Clayton Kershaw dominates Cubs as Dodgers even up NLCS

Kershaw kept the Cubs scoreless over seven innings as the Dodgers swiped Game 2.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Cubs saved their season by solving their biggest problem

The Cubs' bats are alive, and the NLCS has turned.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Welcome to next year, Cubs fans

For the first time since 1945, the Cubs are going to the World Series.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Timing is perfect for Cubs to head to World Series

An October Classic with the Cleveland Indians is on tap

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Chicago Cubs win crazy Game 7 to clinch first World Series title since 1908

The Cubs staved off an Indians rally to win in 10 innings and end their 108-year drought.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

For Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon, the Cubs' World Series title ensures baseball immortality

The dynamic duo made the impossible happen.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

What the Cubs finally winning the World Series means for Chicago

After 108 years, the Cubs can celebrate a World Series title

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

12 players who could win World Series MVP award

One thing is certain Wednesday night: The Chicago Cubs or Cleveland Indians will finally end a long championship drought.

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

21 reasons to root for the Cubs to win the World Series

There's one big one, but there's plenty of other reasons, too

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Kershaw in line to save season vs. Cubs in Game 6

All Kershaw has to do now is save the Dodgers' season.

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Cubs beat Dodgers 8-4, head home with 3-2 lead in NLCS

One win away. Two chances at home. Seven decades of waiting.

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Cubs even NLCS with 10-2 win over Dodgers

Addison Russell's two-run homer highlighted a four-run fourth that stopped Chicago's 21-inning scoreless streak and ensured the NLCS will re...

OCTOBER 20, 2016

NLCS: Kershaw dominates Cubs to even series 1-1

So much for October closer. With his Dodgers desperate for a win, Clayton Kershaw delivered the best start of his checkered playoff career.

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Cubs, Dodgers ready for National League Championship Series

The Cubs will be well rested for Game 1 Saturday, while the Dodgers will be coming in fresh off a stunning Game 5 win in Washington.

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Cubs enter 2nd straight NLCS ready for more

The club with baseball's best regular season record at 103-58 is being counted on to end a 108-year championship drought and all the pent-up...

OCTOBER 12, 2016

When Cubs need a game-winning shot, Javier Baez puts the ball in the basket

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Get Freddie Freeman in your daily fantasy lineup - quickly!

Freeman and the Braves have a friendly afternoon matchup.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016