Pat Murphy, Kyle Tucker and Brewers
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Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker gets some rest
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Tucker, the biggest name in the upcoming winter's free agent class, has been in a slump for nearly two months now, batting .189 with just one home run in 38 games since the start of July. He sat on the bench for both games of the Tuesday doubleheader, both wins for the Cubs.
Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, whose production at the plate has plummeted since July, was diagnosed in June with a hairline fracture in his hand, sources told ESPN.
Kyle Tucker has been terrible for the past six weeks, and there's now clarity as to why. Find out more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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Kyle Tucker gets benched, Shane Bieber to return from UCL tear & Brian Anderson joins the show
Kyle Tucker gets benched in Chicago, Shane Bieber gets set to make his triumphant return and Victor Robles gets suspended for throwing his bat at a pitcher. Plus, Milwaukee Brewers and Turner Sports broadcaster,
Pat Murphy on Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker: “The blue-haired kid is kind of a freak right now with the way that he’s playing. The new kid with the huge feet - that kid, what a hitter.
This was supposed to be a make-or-break series. But then the Brewers won 14 straight while the Cubs replaced their bats with pool noodles.