With addition of Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs are instantly better — but for just one year

The former Astros outfielder, who will be a free agent next offseason, is now the best bat in the Cubs' lineup.

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After a Frenzied 72-Hour Window, the Astros Trade Kyle Tucker to the Cubs

The outfielder answers one of the biggest questions facing Chicago since the team traded away the World Series core in 2021.
The New York Times - 3h
Astros trade All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker to Cubs for package headlined by infielder Isaac Paredes

Chicago sent third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith to Houston in exchange for Kyle Tucker.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

The Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball’s best hitters
ABC News - 18h
Kyle Tucker trade: Cubs land All-Star outfielder from Astros in four-player deal

Tucker, a three-time All-Star, is set to be a free agent next winter
CBS Sports - 20h
Kyle Tucker trade grades: Cubs make splash with blockbuster, Astros signal more changes are coming

The Astros shipped out a star outfielder and made it less likely that Alex Bregman will return in free agency
CBS Sports - 21h
Fantasy Baseball: Kyle Tucker goes to Cubs in trade that clears Matt Shaw's path, raises Isaac Paredes' value

Tucker is the headliner, but the downstream effects matter more for Fantasy
CBS Sports - 21h
Why Kyle Tucker trade is so significant for the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs made one of their most significant trades in recent memory, acquiring three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in exchange for a three-player package ...
NBC News - 22h
Cubs make aggressive push in Kyle Tucker trade, but they can't be done

The Cubs have a centerpiece star now and there are still more big-time free agents available out there
CBS Sports - 22h
Kyle Tucker trade buzz: Cubs 'circling' on deal with Astros for possible Yankees target

After losing Juan Soto to the Mets, the Yankees are among the teams looking into trading for Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker.
Yahoo Sports - 1d

With addition of Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs are instantly better — but for just one year

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After a Frenzied 72-Hour Window, the Astros Trade Kyle Tucker to the Cubs

Astros trade All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker to Cubs for package headlined by infielder Isaac Paredes

Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros

Kyle Tucker trade: Cubs land All-Star outfielder from Astros in four-player deal

Kyle Tucker trade grades: Cubs make splash with blockbuster, Astros signal more changes are coming

Fantasy Baseball: Kyle Tucker goes to Cubs in trade that clears Matt Shaw's path, raises Isaac Paredes' value

Why Kyle Tucker trade is so significant for the Cubs

Cubs make aggressive push in Kyle Tucker trade, but they can't be done

Kyle Tucker trade buzz: Cubs 'circling' on deal with Astros for possible Yankees target

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