Kyle Tucker has signed a one-year, $16.5 million deal with the Chicago Cubs after leaving the Houston Astros. The outfielder, along with former teamma

The Chicago Cubs made a big gamble by trading for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker entering the final year of his rookie contract. Tucker is a three-time All-Star, has yet to turn 28, and is coming off a season where he could have been in Most Valuable Player consideration if not for an untimely shin injury.

Every team across the majors is selling hope to their fans: some are selling it in a more immediate fashion, in the form of active offseasons full of free-agent signings and trade acquisitions. Others,

The Cubs and Kyle Tucker avoid arbitration as they come to an agreement on a contract for the upcoming season.

The Cubs and Kyle Tucker avoided arbitration, agreeing to a $16.5MM salary for this year. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

After a weekend of celebrating Sammy Sosa and the arrival of Kyle Tucker at Cubs Convention, spring training is now squarely in focus. Pitchers and catchers report to Mesa, Ariz., in less than three weeks to prepare for Opening Day in Japan against a loaded defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers team.

The Chicago Cubs and Kyle Tucker found common ground in contract talks after all, which is a positive sign for the future.

Kyle Tucker will get to celebrate his birthday on Friday by experiencing the rowdy opening night of Cubs Convention, giving him a taste of what fans will bring to Wrigley Field this summer. What the star outfielder will not have to worry about is a contract.

The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Kyle Tucker reportedly agreed to terms on a contract for 2025 after all and avoided an arbitration hearing ESPN's Jesse

Kyle Tucker and his wife, Samantha, stole the spotlight at the Cubs Convention held in January. Their presence, highlighted by smiles and fan interact

"I was glad we got it done," president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said at the Cubs Convention. "Both sides were motivated to get a deal done. Obviously excited he's here, under contract, and glad we put that behind us.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs settled the largest of the 17 salary arbitration cases in which proposed figures were exchanged,