Tag: Kyle Tucker

Kyle Tucker Downplays Boos From Astros Fans

The Los Angeles Dodgers visiting the Houston Astros this week represents a homecoming for Kyle Tucker, who played seven seasons with the organization prior to being traded to the Chicago Cubs in December 2024. Tucker established himself as one of…

Freddie Freeman And Max Muncy Among Silver Linings For Dave Roberts Amid Offensive Struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers closed their homestand in disappointing fashion but manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence his team's offense would find its footing on their road trip. There are still five games remaining, but the series opener against the St.…

Dave Roberts: Kyle Tucker Still Finding His Footing In Dodgers Clubhouse

When Kyle Tucker signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the factors he admitted that "somewhat" influenced his decision was a preference to not be the center of attention. Joining the Dodgers' star-studded roster was enticing because it meant…

Kyle Tucker Initially Wasn’t Sure If Walk-Off Hit Won Game For Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their homestand with a 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins behind Kyle Tucker's walk-off two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning. Tucker delivered a two-out hit to center field off Tyler Phillips that…

Ian Happ Disagrees With Notion That Kyle Tucker’s Contract Will Cause MLB Lockout

The Los Angeles Dodgers assured during the early days of free agency they didn't feel a need for splashy additions coming off back-to-back World Series titles, but that quickly fell by the wayside with the signings of Edwin Díaz and…

Kyle Tucker Excited For First Series Against Chicago Cubs

When the Chicago Cubs completed a blockbuster trade to acquire Kyle Tucker before the 2025 season, the assumption held they would look to sign him to a new contract beyond the one-year deal that was agreed to in order to…

Freddie Freeman And Kyle Tucker Changing Spots In Dodgers Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for Thursday's game featured a new look with Freddie Freeman moved up to batting second and Kyle Tucker dropped down to the cleanup spot. How the top of the Dodgers lineup would be ordered was…

Kyle Tucker Seeing Progress With Swing

After a slow start offensively to begin his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kyle Tucker is starting to look more like his old self at the plate. The four-time All-Star went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in the Dodgers'…

Shohei Ohtani Only Pitching Vs. Mets, Kyle Tucker Moved To Leadoff Spot Of Dodgers Lineup

Shohei Ohtani is making his pitching start Wednesday night against the New York Mets but he is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup as their designated hitter. That instead is being filled by Dalton Rushing, in his first career…

Kyle Tucker: ‘It Was Nice’ To Deliver Game-Winning Hit Against Mets

Much has been made about Kyle Tucker's early struggles this season, but the four-time All-Star had his first signature moment with the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. After Shohei Ohtani…

Kyle Tucker Attributes Struggles To Missing Pitches & Chasing Out Of Strike Zone

The Los Angeles Dodgers have jumped out to an MLB-best 12-4 record to begin the 2026 season despite Kyle Tucker uncharacteristically struggling at the plate. Through 16 games, the four-time All-Star is batting just .237/.352/.305 with one double, one home…

Kyle Tucker ‘Trying To Do A Little Bit Too Much’

When the Los Angeles Dodgers gave a massive four-year, $240 million contract to Kyle Tucker in the offseason, they expected him to be one of the best three hitters in their lineup. But so far, Tucker has made a strong…