October 30, 2016: Fly the W! Cubs’ win sets World Series comeback in motion
Although Chicago was gloomy in the immediate aftermath of the…
October 29, 2016: No joy in Wrigleyville: Indians push Cubs to brink
As the Cubs occupied themselves with preparations for Game Four…
October 28, 2016: Cubs fall to Indians in first World Series game at Wrigley Field since 1945
After the Cubs had split the first two games of the 2016 World…
October 9, 2017: ‘Respect me! Respect me!’ Cubs overcome 4 errors to defeat Nationals in Game 3
In Game Three of the 2017 National League Division Series against…
October 22, 2016: Kyle Hendricks’ gem gives Cubs first pennant in 71 years
“The Cubs are going to the World Series,” gushed the North…
July 31, 2016: Unexpected Hero: Lester at the Bat
Who needs Casey? Cubs fans will forever more repeat the tale…
September 22, 2015: Cubs’ Jake Arrieta tosses 3-hit shutout for 20th victory
The Chicago Cubs’ 29-year-old right-handed ace Jake Arrieta…
July 25, 2015: Phillies’ Cole Hamels tosses no-hitter at Wrigley Field
It was widely believed that Cole Hamels’ start on Saturday,…
October 11, 2017: Too sick to pitch? Strasburg has last laugh against Cubs in NLDS
For much of the rain-induced two-day gap between Games Three…
June 19, 2009: Cubs rally from down 7-0 to down Cleveland
The baseball gods were smiling down on the Cubs (31-31) when…
May 30, 2008: Cubs overcome eight-run deficit to defeat Rockies
When Cubs fans preview the day’s game, they look at the weather…
October 15, 2003: For the 95th time, it’s ‘Wait ‘Til Next Year’ for the Chicago Cubs
Florida Marlins closer Ugueth Urbina, right, and catcher…
October 14, 2003: The Bartman Game
The pain has now subsided. The wound has now healed — perhaps…
October 6, 2001: Cubs’ Roosevelt Brown has his moment in the limelight
“A Cub hits two home runs and drives in seven runs — but…
September 12, 1998: Sammy Sosa slams 60th home run of the season
The 39,170 spectators who packed Wrigley Field on September 12,…
April 4, 1994: Cubs’ Tuffy Rhodes goes deep three times on Opening Day
Opening Day — the day when every team is tied for first place…
May 9, 1993: Mark Grace hits for the cycle at Wrigley Field
Leaving your mark in a graceful manner can be quite difficult.…
July 10, 1990: Julio Franco wins MVP honors in a rainy All-Star Game at Wrigley
The crowd at Wrigley Field wore slickers and raincoats. Some…
August 9, 1988: Cubs win first official night game at Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field at night, as pictured in 2014.
After…
August 8, 1988: Nature intervenes as first Wrigley Field night game is rained out
By the time the Cubs scheduled their first home night game, they…
August 1, 1987: ‘Tired’ Andre Dawson hits three homers in MVP season
Hall of Famer André Dawson had his finest year in 1987 after…
April 29, 1987: Andre Dawson hits for cycle as rookie Greg Maddux earns first win of the year
In 1987, his first season with the Chicago Cubs, Andre Dawson…
October 3, 1984: Steve Trout’s solid performance puts Cubs one win away from World Series
The Chicago Cubs and their fans were flying high on the first…
May 6, 1998: Kerry Wood ties major league record with 20 strikeouts
One of the great things about baseball is that fans never know…