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On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker took another night off due to a hairline hand fracture. Nevertheless, the Cubs earned their third straight win over the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. Afterward, manager Craig Counsell stated outright that Tucker’s hand has fully healed, per Marquee Sports Network. "We did some more imaging, and it showed a […]

The Chicago Cubs have earned three consecutive huge wins over division rival Milwaukee Brewers as the two powerhouse teams continue to duke it out for NL Central supremacy. On Wednesday, the Cubs brought home a 4-3 victory, trimming the Brewers’ lead over them to six games. Nevertheless, the Cubs appear to have more pressing issues […]

The Chicago Cubs are embroiled in a five-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Significantly, they have won two of three so far, and their NL Central division odds have gone up slightly. While it’s unlikely right now, there is a chance the Cubs win the NL Central division and enter the playoffs in a better […]

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made waves on Tuesday after bluntly stating that Kyle Tucker is “hurt” during a radio interview. The remark came as a surprise, especially since Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently told reporters that Kyle Tucker was “healthy and available.” Murphy’s comments have sparked conversations about Tucker’s current condition and the potential […]

Recently, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell benched slugger Kyle Tucker due to his ongoing slump. Despite criticisms from fans and analysts, Counsell maintained that his plan was for Tucker to regain his confidence. Now, both Tucker and Counsell are opening up about the path forward, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “We’ll see how it […]

The Chicago Cubs made headlines when manager Craig Counsell decided to bench Kyle Tucker during a recent game. Fans and analysts questioned the move, especially since they viewed the Kyle Tucker acquisition as one of the offseason’s most important additions. Counsell directly addressed the situation, clarifying why he made the decision and explaining what it […]

It’s been a tough go for outfielder Kyle Tucker as of late, as the Chicago Cubs star is seemingly in the middle of a slump. With the playoffs looming around the corner, manager Craig Counsell announced what’s next for Tucker. Reports indicate that Tucker, who is 28 years old, will be getting multiple days off, […]

The Chicago Cubs jumped out to a big lead in the NL Central early in the season. Chicago still maintained an advantage in the division heading into the All-Star break. One of the big reasons for the Cubs’ success was the offseason acquisition of Kyle Tucker from the Astros. Tucker got off to a blazing […]

The Chicago Cubs are 67-50 heading into their series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cubs start the three-game set with far more on the line. Even though Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong are in National League MVP conversation, Chicago has fallen behind in their own division. Dansby Swanson’s infield partner, Nico Hoerner, could […]

The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday without Kyle Tucker in his lineup, as he was nursing a finger injury. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Tucker hurt his finger on June 1. Since the beginning of July, Tucker has struggled, leading to some connection between the finger and the slump. Tucker and […]

Houston Astros GM Dana Brown looked back on his Kyle Tucker trade to the Chicago Cubs recently, flexing to the media that it was a win/win for both teams. The Astros received infielder Isaac Paredes, outfielder Cam Smith, and right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski in exchange for Tucker, who made his fourth consecutive All-Star appearance in […]

The Chicago Cubs have fallen behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central race. They are 11-7 in July, the second-best record in the National League in the month behind only the Crew. While their playoff spot is close to a guarantee, they will need reinforcements to compete for the playoffs. Even after the Cubs […]

With the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox currently playing in a series that is wrapping up Sunday, the two teams are also some of the most talked about heading into the trade deadline. As the strategy with the Cubs and Red Sox remains to be seen, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal provides some more […]

Michael Busch wasn’t shy about where he stands on Cubs ace Shota Imanaga. After Imanaga tossed seven shutout innings in a 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night, the slugging first baseman summed it up: “He’s one of the best pitchers in the world.” And frankly, it’s getting hard to argue with […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are in the midst of a contentious playoff race in the American League. But during the All-Star Break, news broke that could change the organization forever. Jacksonville-based developer Patrick Zalupski is set to buy the team for $1.7 billion in September. That led The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal to ponder a big […]

Kyle Tucker was one of two Chicago Cubs who started Tuesday’s All-Star Game. He and Pete Crow-Armstrong represented the Cubs after leading them to a dominant first half of the season. Thanks to their success, the pressure is on manager Craig Counsell to keep winning games when the season resumes. For general manager Carter Hawkins, […]

The Chicago Cubs have been in control of the National League Central for the majority of the 2025 campaign, and one reason why has been because of the strong play from right fielder Kyle Tucker. The Cubs took a bit of a risk by trading for Tucker from the Houston Astros as he prepared to […]

Aaron Judge flashed some leather in the New York Yankees’ matchup against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The reigning AL MVP appeared determined to add a Gold Glove to his impressive trophy case with a great defensive effort in the Yankees’ blowout victory. After robbing Pete Crow-Armstrong of a home run early, Judge took extra […]

While people are wondering what the Houston Astros will do at the trade deadline coming at the end of the month, ESPN’s MLB insider Jeff Passan had an idea for a deal with a caveat. As the Astros are going through injuries to Yordan Alvarez and other players, Passan addresses the major concern that the […]

The Chicago Cubs squared off against their rival, the St. Louis Cardinals, on July 4. An electric performance by Pete Crow Armstrong helped lead the Cubs to an 11-3 victory in the first game of a three-game series.  In the process, both teams made 4th of July history. First, the Cubs set a franchise record […]

The Chicago Cubs have dominated the NL Central this season as All-Stars Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong lead the way. Yet while Chicago’s acquisition of Tucker has been the subject of much fanfare, an under-the-radar addition by the team has paid dividends. The Cubs landed Drew Pomeranz in a trade with the Seattle Mariners earlier […]

When the Chicago Cubs added Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason, the team wasn’t quite sure what it had in Pete Crow-Armstrong. The highly-regarded prospect had an uneven debut with Chicago in 2024. But Crow-Armstrong fulfilled his promise with a breakout season this year and Tucker has continued to […]

The Chicago Cubs landed Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros over the offseason. Tucker had spent the first seven years of his career in Houston, winning a World Series title with the team in 2022. Much was expected of the veteran right fielder in his debut season with the Cubs. And […]

Kyle Tucker signed a one-year, $16.5 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason and is due to hit free agency at the end of the 2025 campaign. As a result, there has been plenty of speculation about what kind of deal Tucker will sign. Another insider believes the star outfielder is in for […]

Kyle Tucker made his long-awaited return to Houston this weekend — and he did it in style. The former Astros star turned Cubs slugger received a hero’s welcome Friday night from the Minute Maid Park crowd, many of whom wore golden crowns in tribute to his “King Tuck” nickname. But on Saturday, when he reminded […]

The Chicago Cubs kicked off one of the toughest series of their season against the Houston Astros on Friday. Before the game, though, Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly were welcomed back by the Astros fanbase. Houston traded both Tucker and Pressly to the Cubs this offseason. Both players received a standing ovation from Jose Altuve […]

The Chicago Cubs are faced with a dilemma involving Kyle Tucker. They could seek to extend his contract or trade him before the July 31 deadline. Tucker is slated to become a free agent after this season. The Cubs are currently 46-33 and in 1st place in the National League Central Division. Tucker is batting […]

While Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker and his future are in doubt with the team he’s currently on, MLB insider Jon Heyman provides some insight into his early free agency report. With many teams besides the Cubs in the Tucker sweepstakes, there is one team that should be heavily considered, as they need to get […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs with confidence. Andrew MCcutchen just moved up in the Pirates’ record book and Paul Skenes was scheduled to start the game, and he dominated once again. However, he left a 0-0 ball game after five innings. The game was tight down the stretch, but the […]

The Chicago Cubs are currently one of the best teams in the National League. The Cubs are the top team in the NL Central, leading the St. Louis Cardinals by five games and the Brewers by 5.5 games in the division. They also have the second-best record in the NL, sitting just behind the New […]

The Chicago Cubs are one of the hottest teams in MLB. They are currently 40-25 and leading the National League Central by four games.  A significant factor for their dominance has been the dominating performance of Kyle Tucker. At this point, he is batting—278 with 67 hits, 12 home runs, and 40 RBIs.  All the […]

The friendly confines are friendly again. The Chicago Cubs, disappointing players notwithstanding, are surging to one of their best starts.  As of Monday, the Cubs currently have the best record in the National League, per Bleacher Nation. They are 37-22 and leading the National League Central by four games over the St. Louis Cardinals.  In […]

The truly great teams win the games they are supposed to, and that is exactly what the Chicago Cubs (37-22) have been doing this season. They have not lost a series since May 11, gliding through a sea of sub-par .500 ballclubs on their way to the co-best record in the National League. Naturally, the […]

The Chicago Cubs entered Sunday’s action with a three-game lead in the NL Central and were looking for a series win. After splitting the first two games against the Reds, it was a rubber match Sunday at Wrigley Field. Although Chicago won, they were dealt some tough injury news. Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker suffered a […]

The Chicago Cubs are rolling at the moment. Winners of eight of their last 10 games, the Cubs are a dominant 31-20 on the season. And Friday’s 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds allowed the team to showcase Pete Crow-Armstrong’s breakout campaign. The 23-year-old center fielder went off on the Reds, going 3-5 with two […]

The Chicago Cubs gambled by going all in and landing Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros knowing the talented right fielder hits free agency at the end of the season and could end up a one-year rental. So far, Chicago’s decision has paid off. The team is atop the NL Central with […]

Hayden Wesneski, the pitcher that the Houston Astros acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the Kyle Tucker trade, will miss the rest of the 2025 season and undergo Tommy John surgery. Wesneski has been on the injured list since May 9 with right elbow discomfort. Doctors diagnosed him with a torn UCL last week. “I […]

The Houston Astros have been dealing with a few injuries to the team, and one of them is right-hander Hayden Wesneski, who has been on the injured list with elbow discomfort. There had not been much of an update on Wesneski until Space City Home Network’s Todd Kalas revealed some news on the broadcast during their […]

With Kyle Tucker off to a scorching start in 2025, the Chicago Cubs are under pressure to lock in their star outfielder long-term—and according to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Tucker might be open to making that happen sooner rather than later. “Tucker, it seems like he’s willing to talk in-season, so that is a great […]