THIS DAY IN CUBS HISTORY: Shawon Dunston homered twice off John Smoltz and Mike Harkey threw a three-hit shutout as the Cubs defeated the Braves 7-0. It happened 35 years ago today, Friday, Aug. 17, 1990.

The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge (59) takes a breath before throwing a pitch during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

The Pittsburgh Pirates face off against the Chicago Cubs for the last time at Wrigley Field in 2025, aiming for a series win. The Pirates won 3-2 i

The Chicago Cubs’ fall from grace has been jarring and a point of wild frustration. In just about two-and-a-half months, the team went from 6.5 games in first place atop the NL Central Division to 9 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers,

Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs suffered another embarrassing loss on Friday to the Pittsburgh Pirates as physical and mental problems grow.