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The Chicago Cubs are fighting for their playoff lives, and one of their stars is doing everything he can to keep them alive in this series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Cubs give up a run on awful defensive blunder

The Chicago Cubs were facing elimination on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, and they did not get off to a good start in their decisive Game 3.

Chicago Cubs News / EssentiallySports / 1 hour ago

Kyle Tucker’s Cubs Future Fades Fast As Craig Counsell Fails To Find Break Against Red-Hot Brewers

The Chicago Cubs saw their chances of making the playoffs fade against the Milwaukee Brewers as the four-time All-Star struggled to find his rhythm when it mattered most.

Kyle Tucker News / Sporting News / 2 hours ago

3 suitors for Kyle Tucker after bombshell report from Cubs insider

The Cubs are not likely to retain Kyle Tucker.

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Cubs’ Craig Counsell gives Cade Horton update after pain-free declaration

The Chicago Cubs enter Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series with their backs against the wall. Cubs manager Craig Counsell watched his pitching staff give up 16 runs across the first two games.

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Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 3 hours ago

The Cubs’ Biggest Weaknesses Are Colliding At The Worst Time

The Chicago Cubs’ offensive struggles have reached a concerning point in the postseason. Through five playoff games this year, they’ve failed to score more than three runs in any contest, continuing a stretch of low-scoring performances that date back several seasons.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 4 hours ago

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, NL Division Series Game 3, Wednesday 10/8, 4:08 CT

Wednesday notes… LET’S END THIS STREAK, PLEASE: The Cubs go into tonight’s game with not one, but two MLB-record highly undesirable streaks.They have scored three or fewer runs in 13 consecutive post-season games, one more than the previous high of 12 by the Dodgers in 1916-41.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 4 hours ago

One Issue The Cubs Must Address This Offseason To Stay Contenders In 2026

As the Chicago Cubs look to keep their season alive against the Milwaukee Brewers at home in the National League Division Series, the offseason is unfortunately looming for the franchise.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / 3 hours ago

Chicago Cubs get motivation ahead of do-or-die NLDS Game 3 versus Brewers

The Chicago Cubs’ season may be over on Wednesday afternoon. The North Siders are down 0-2 in the best-of-five NLDS against the division rival Milwaukee Brewers and will be taking the field at Wrigley facing the harsh reality that their season is over if they can’t come up with a win.

Dansby Swanson News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 6 hours ago

Dansby Swanson Gets Blunt About One 'Frustration' Playing With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs will be fighting for their playoff lives on October 8, as they face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of their NLDS series. The Cubs need to win three straight games against the No.

MLB News / Just Baseball / 7 hours ago

Can Cubs Stay Alive vs. Brewers as NLDS Heads to Wrigley Field?

For however long they have left in the National League Division Series, the Chicago Cubs will be playing with their backs firmly against the wall. Following their 7-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, they’re facing an 0-2 series deficit in their first NLDS appearance since 2017.

Jameson Taillon News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 9 hours ago

It All Rides On Jameson Taillon As Cubs Face Elimination In Game 3

The Chicago Cubs are not where they want to be in their postseason run. They have found themselves down 2-0 in their National League Divisional Series against the Milwaukee Brewers as their starting rotation has completely fallen apart.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 11 hours ago

Where To Watch Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers (Game 3): Game Time, Pitchers, TV Channels & Stream

There is a familiar feel to Wednesday’s Game 3 between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series. The stakes were a little bigger back in 1984, when the Cubs faced the San Diego Padres in the National League Championship Series.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 22 hours ago

Chicago Cubs On Pace For Embarrassing Strikeout Record This Postseason

The Chicago Cubs batters have made opposing pitchers look phenomenal on the mound through five postseason games. While striking out more than 30 times in the NL Wild Card Round didn't hurt the Cubs from advancing in the 2025 MLB Playoffs, their 23 whiffs in two games against the Milwaukee Brewers might.

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Craig Counsell News / EssentiallySports / 22 hours ago

Craig Counsell Holds Nothing Back Against Own Clubhouse as Cubs Face Bitter NLDS Elimination

After all the pain and suffering for the last 5 years, the Chicago Cubs finally made it to the postseason. And after their games against the Padres, the Cubs fans were hopeful that they would watch their team go deep.

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / 22 hours ago

Chicago Cubs: MLB Insider hints at cynical Cubs Kyle Tucker strategy

The Chicago Cubs are on the brink of elimination, heading into Wednesday’s NLDS Game Three with the Milwaukee Brewers already down 0-2 in the best-of-five series.

Cade Horton News / Cubs Insider / October 7

Cade Horton Says He’s Pain-Free, Would ‘Absolutely’ Be Available for NLCS

Losing Cade Horton to a fractured rib suffered during his final regular-season start was a big blow for the Cubs, who have since had to rely on a decidedly imperfect rotation as they stumble through the postseason.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 7

Cubs remain confident despite 2-0 deficit vs. Brewers in NLDS

The Chicago Cubs have no margin for error heading into Wednesday's Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / October 7

Chicago Cubs’ failed offense needs major retooling

The Chicago Cubs have put themselves into a deep, and possibly inescapable, hole with their 7-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday at American Family Field.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 7

4 Cubs most to blame for 0-2 NLDS deficit vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs are now facing playoff elimination. After losing 7-3 on Monday night to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs are down 0-2 in the best-of-five NLDS series.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6

Pete Crow-Armstrong gets clowned for his awful attempt at a HR robbery

Pete Crow-Armstrong got an “A” for effort but an “F” for execution during Monday’s game. Crow-Armstrong was manning center field for the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Seiya Suzuki News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 6

Seiya Suzuki gives Cubs early lead with clutch Game 2 home run

The Chicago Cubs came out smoking in the first inning of Monday night’s Game 2 of their National League Division Series versus the Milwaukee Brewers. After Justin Turner lined out in the game’s first at-bat, Nico Hoerner got on base with a single to right off Milwaukee starter Aaron Ashby.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 7

Dodgers, Brewers take commanding series leads after wins

MLB playoff takeaways: Dodgers, Brewers take commanding series leads

The divisional round of the 2025 MLB playoffs continued on Monday with the two National League series taking center stage.

Four-run inning sends Dodgers to 2-0 NLDS edge on Phillies

Phillies honored Roy Halladay’s playoff no-hitter anniversary in awesome way

Brewers blast three homers to take 2-0 NLDS lead over Cubs

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Jackson Chourio News / Yardbarker / October 5

Brewers provide uncertain injury update on Jackson Chourio

Following an MRI exam that provided inconclusive results, the Milwaukee Brewers do not know whether star outfielder Jackson Chourio will be available for Monday's Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 6

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The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs faced off in October for their first time on Saturday after 456 regular-season matchups. In Game 1, Milwaukee dominated, winning 9-3.

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