Left-hander Matthew Boyd, who called Tucker “one of the best hitters in baseball,” had the less comfortable experience of facing Tucker in live BP. Tucker, an All-Star the last three seasons, is in the top 10 in OPS among qualified hitters over the last four seasons and has relatively even career splits against lefties and righties.
After adding some big names this winter, Chicago isn't shying away from expectations as spring training begins.
MLB regular season is fast approaching and teams around the league will use these next few weeks to evaluate their players and eventually finalize their Opening Day roster. Spring training games don't count,
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell had some positive things to say about the fan's reaction to Kyle Tucker's first at-bat.
The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to a blazing hot start in spring training, leading the Cactus League with a 3-0 record with two wins over the LA Dodgers.
Cubs staff, fans, and members of the press watch Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throw in a live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cam Smith was swinging the bat for Florida State. On Tuesday, in West Palm Beach, Fla., Smith showed why he was the No. 14 overall pick in
They’re the two words that herald the coming of spring, the promise of warm sunshine and long days, the sound of bat-on-ball and the return of the boys of summer: Play ball!
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