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Chicago Cubs: Theo Epstein's to-do list for 2017

As the Chicago Cubs turn the calendar over to 2017, there's still a list of things to do for President of Baseball Operation Theo Epstein....

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Chicago Cubs: What will their catching situation look like in 2017?

In large part, the Chicago Cubs will head into 2017 with their lineup solidified. The infield isn't in any real question, and with Schwarbe...

DECEMBER 31, 2016

Chicago Cubs: The ever-turning wheels of the starting rotation

The Chicago Cubs have built this roster with youth and versatility in the field and at the plate. Pitching has been a market they have look...

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Chicago Cubs: Kyle Schwarber Batting Leadoff

The Chicago Cubs have a spot open in the top of their lineup. Will power-hitter Kyle Schwarber take on that role?Dexter Fowler was a key pa...

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Chicago Cubs: Potent potential powers Cubs possible line-up

Offensively, the 2016 Chicago Cubs showed their ability to score. With another season under their, could the 2017 lineup prove potent?The t...

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Clemens nicked early, Padres lose 6-3 to Cubs

The Cubs beat the Padres on Wednesday to complete the 3-game sweep.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Cubs beat Giants to take 2-0 NLDS lead

Travis Wood became the first relief pitcher since 1924 to hit a postseason home run

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Watch Theo Epstein go from anxious to ecstatic during the Cubs' ninth-inning rally

The architect of the Cubs absolutely erupted in the stands

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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

Upon further review, Adrian Gonzalez remains unhappy

Instant replay didn't soothe the Dodger after he was called out

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

World Series shifts to Chicago for Game 3

Kyle Schwarber will not play in the field in Wrigley Field.

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Bauer takes mound hoping to give Indians a 2-0 lead on Cubs

There is no bleeding to stop for Trevor Bauer.

OCTOBER 26, 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 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

Get Freddie Freeman in your daily fantasy lineup - quickly!

Freeman and the Braves have a friendly afternoon matchup.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice for August 18

Slugging J.D. Martinez has an afternoon matchup with Clay Buchholz and the tired Red Sox.

AUGUST 18, 2016

Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice for August 5

Jose Altuve faces Martin Perez, and should be in your daily fantasy lineups today.

AUGUST 5, 2016

Marlins swept by Cubs after losing ninth-inning heartbreaker

The Chicago Cubs rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning -- capped by a bases-loaded walk for a tie and a wild pitch to score the winning run -- for a 5-4 victory...

AUGUST 3, 2016

Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice for August 1

Seattle's Nelson Cruz and a group of Cubs headline Monday's daily fantasy baseball recommendations.

AUGUST 1, 2016