Meghan Montemurro

Meghan Montemurro is in her sixth year covering the Cubs for the Tribune. She has covered Major League Baseball for the last 16 years after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman watches his home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning Aug. 31, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outslug Milwaukee Brewers in a 17-3 blowout win to cap National League record home run month

August 31, 2026 at 11:39 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs slugged a franchise record nine home runs in a 17-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, putting an exclamation point on a stellar month of power production.

Cubs pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn throws in the sixth inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 29, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Zeferjahn looking to make the impact the team envisioned at the trade deadline

August 31, 2026 at 7:45 p.m.

Reliever Ryan Zeferjahn's performance has, to this point, been a notable contrast to the numbers he put up for the Los Angeles Angels before the trade deadline.

Cubs second baseman Pedro Ramírez hits a single against the Diamondbacks on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty)

Chicago baseball report: Pedro Ramírez filling void for Cubs — and how Grant Taylor stays fresh for White Sox

August 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Pedro Ramírez's calm demeanor and preparedness is paying off with his sudden increase in playing time as the Chicago Cubs' everyday second baseman.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, center, and third-base coach Quintin Berry argue with umpire Lance Barrett during the sixth inning of a game against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Phoenix. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

‘It’s obvious to anybody’: Umpires’ missed balk call costs Chicago Cubs in 2-0 loss to Arizona Diamondbacks

August 26, 2026 at 9:52 p.m.

Two hours after the Chicago Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Pete Crow-Armstrong was still fuming about a costly missed balk call.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ben Brown walks through the dugout in the sixth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 19, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs RHP Ben Brown suffers a setback with his neck injury, casting uncertainty on his return

August 26, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

Ben Brown threw live batting practice Tuesday in Arizona in front of Chicago Cubs staff that included manager Craig Counsell and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy.

Chicago Cubs' Carson Kelly, right, celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Chicago Cubs’ pitch tipping brouhaha highlights how teams keep trying to find an edge in the PitchCom era

August 25, 2026 at 9:40 p.m.

In the era of PitchCom, Monday's theatrics between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks are a reminder of the small margins every team is searching for to swing in their...

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run to tie the game 2-2 in the ninth inning against the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field on Aug. 6, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs’ Alex Bregman is now rising up MLB’s offensive leaderboards, thanks to his methodical approach

August 25, 2026 at 7:26 p.m.

Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman has been on a scorching offensive run. Dating to July 27, he's tied for the MLB lead in hits and RBIs, second in slugging and home...

Cubs starting pitcher Kevin Gausman throws during the first inning against the Diamondbacks on Aug. 24, 2026, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kevin Gausman — relying on his fastball — and Chicago Cubs show why they could be dangerous in October

August 25, 2026 at 7:20 a.m.

Kevin Gausman tossed seven shutout innings in the Chicago Cubs' 7-0 victory, just the fourth time this year they've had a starter go seven without allowing a run.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele walks through the practice bullpen area after throwing during spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele eyes late-season return — but Craig Counsell cautions lefty has a ways to go

August 24, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

Justin Steele is around the Chicago Cubs this week during their three-game series in Arizona as he moves closer to getting back into major-league action.

The Cubs' Anthony Rizzo is introduced before the Little League Classic against the Pirates on Aug. 18, 2019, at Bowman Stadium in Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Chicago Cubs to play in the 2027 Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., against Toronto Blue Jays

August 23, 2026 at 7:16 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs will play the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2027 Little League Classic next August in Williamsport, Pa., MLB announced Sunday.

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