In a pivotal year, the Cubs are more than $30 million beneath the $241 million luxury-tax threshold, according to FanGraphs.

Training has kicked off for the Chicago Cubs and expectations are going to be high for the franchise after a great winter.

The Cubs gave up a lot of assets to bring star right fielder Kyle Tucker into the fold, but can they lock him up long-term? Vote now in our poll.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell had some positive things to say about the fan's reaction to Kyle Tucker's first at-bat.

As you can see, there are a lot of mixed reactions to Kyle Tucker in a Cubs uniform. Tucker and the Cubs will get their Spring Training action started on Thursday against the Dodgers.

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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)

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.

The Chicago Cubs have done a lot this offseason to fill the holes on their roster. Additions have been made in the bullpen, in the starting rotation, at catcher, and in the area of overall depth.

Kyle Tucker will join Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ in the outfield after being traded by the Houston Astros this offseason.

Kyle Tucker has played on the October stage in each of the past six seasons, including running down the final out of the Astros’ World Series triumph over the Phillies three years ago. The new Cubs star plans on continuing his postseason streak with his new ballclub.

The pressure is on president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to get the Chicago Cubs to the postseason for the first time since 2020.