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Sports Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | | |
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Good morning, Chicago. For as bleak as the Cubs season is trending, in a dramatic shift over the last two weeks, those within the clubhouse are trying to maintain perspective. At some point, things will turn the Cubs
' way. It's a mantra the Cubs continue to believe in and their confidence in what they are capable of. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong leaps in an unsuccessful attempt to catch a ball hit by the Pirates’ Brandon Lowe during the third inning on May 25, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/David Dermer) But that winning streak feels like a lifetime ago, not earlier this month. They're in free fall. The Cubs offense yet again came up short in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Pirates, extending their skid to nine consecutive games while dropping 13 of their last 15 games. The Cubs (29-25) wasted another stellar start by right-hander Ben Brown, who held the Pirates to one run and four hits in six innings. Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History | | | | The Chicago White Sox became the third major-league team in history to start two Japanese position players: Munetaka Murakami and Rikuu Nishida. | | | | | The Chicago White Sox moved back over .500 Monday with their 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins, after an unimpressive 2-4 road trip to Seattle and San Francisco. | | | | | The veteran-laden Chicago Cubs have echoed a resolute faith that their recent struggles will not become a defining moment of the season. | | | | | A new report raises questions on a state megaprojects plan as lawmakers try to reach a deal to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. | | | | | Keaton Wagler called his rise from Illinois to a potential top-five NBA draft pick crazy and unexpected. But he believes he has showed he “can play against anyone in the world.” | | | | | The 2025-26 season was one of learning for the Chicago Blackhawks. How did each player adapt to his individual role? | | | |
