Meghan Montemurro

Meghan Montemurro is in her fourth year covering the Cubs for the Tribune. She has covered Major League Baseball for the last 14 years after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

For the second consecutive night, the Cubs on Wednesday handed the White Sox a 7-6 comeback loss on Mike Tauchman's first walk-off home run.

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Mike Tauchman’s walk-off HR gives Cubs another 7-6 win in City Series — and sends White Sox to record-tying 13th straight loss

June 6, 2024 at 3:58 p.m.

For the second consecutive night, the Cubs on Wednesday handed the White Sox a 7-6 comeback loss on Mike Tauchman's first walk-off home run.

The Chicago Cubs are showing patience as they wait for the hits to fall for Christopher Morel. They might not be able to afford that same approach to his defensive performance.

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Chicago Cubs believe patience with Christopher Morel will pay off at the plate. But can they afford it in the field?

June 5, 2024 at 7:31 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs are showing patience as they wait for the hits to fall for Christopher Morel. They might not be able to afford that same approach to his defensive...

Cubs closer Héctor Neris picked off White Sox pinch runner Duke Ellis in the ninth to secure a 7-6 comeback win.

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Cubs’ pickoff play in the 9th inning helps secure a wild 7-6 comeback win over the White Sox in City Series

June 5, 2024 at 1:19 p.m.

Cubs closer Héctor Neris picked off White Sox pinch runner Duke Ellis in the ninth to secure a 7-6 comeback win.

As long as the Chicago Cubs continue to struggle to score, the offense will deservedly come under scrutiny.

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‘I believe in this group’: Jed Hoyer remains confident in Chicago Cubs as they struggle to get on a roll

June 4, 2024 at 11:28 p.m.

As long as the Chicago Cubs continue to struggle to score, the offense will deservedly come under scrutiny.

As Chicago Cubs' struggles continue, three players in particular need to step up to avoid another bad June for the team.

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3 Chicago Cubs players who need to step up in June to avoid another bad month

June 4, 2024 at 7:03 a.m.

As Chicago Cubs' struggles continue, three players in particular need to step up to avoid another bad June for the team.

An aggressive send resulted in the tying run getting thrown out at home in the ninth as Chicago Cubs lost 5-4 to Cincinnati Reds.

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Another painful Chicago Cubs loss as Nick Madrigal, the tying run, was thrown out at home in the 9th

May 31, 2024 at 7:11 p.m.

An aggressive send resulted in the tying run getting thrown out at home in the ninth as Chicago Cubs lost 5-4 to Cincinnati Reds.

Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga's electric beginning to his MLB career showed how well he can pitch at his best, but the rookie wasn't going carry a sub-1.00 ERA through the season.

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Chicago baseball report: Shota Imanaga’s 1st bad outing with the Cubs — and next steps for Luis Robert Jr. and White Sox

May 31, 2024 at 7:08 a.m.

Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga's electric beginning to his MLB career showed how well he can pitch at his best, but the rookie wasn't going carry a sub-1.00 ERA through the...

The Chicago Cubs fell below .500 for the first time since March 31, losing to the Brewers 6-4 on Thursday in Milwaukee. It was their 12th loss in 16 games.

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‘We’re in a tough stretch’: 3 HRs not enough for Chicago Cubs in 6-4 loss to Milwaukee Brewers, dropping them below .500

May 30, 2024 at 5:55 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs fell below .500 for the first time since March 31, losing to the Brewers 6-4 on Thursday in Milwaukee. It was their 12th loss in 16 games.

What was behind the Chicago Cubs' struggles at the plate during May? A look inside the numbers.

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Chicago Cubs had some horrible moments on offense in May — and their record reflects those struggles

May 30, 2024 at 7:48 p.m.

What was behind the Chicago Cubs' struggles at the plate during May? A look inside the numbers.

For seven innings Tuesday, Ben Brown was unhittable. The only baserunners the Chicago Cubs rookie allowed came on two walks in the fifth.

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Rookie Ben Brown dazzles with 7 no-hit innings as Chicago Cubs outlast Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 in the 10th

May 29, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.

For seven innings Tuesday, Ben Brown was unhittable. The only baserunners the Chicago Cubs rookie allowed came on two walks in the fifth.

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