The Chicago Cubs had a nice group of hardworking players and a competent coaching staff to keep everything organized. Between a weak division and an extra wild card, the floor would be playing meaningful September games at Wrigley Field,

Kyle Tucker was not in the Chicago Cubs lineup for Tuesday’s series opener, sidelined after jamming his right ring finger Sunday.

The Chicago Cubs knew they were taking a risk when they acquired right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in a blockbuster offseason trade. It wasn’t cheap, especially when considering that this could be a one-year rental with the three-time All-Star set to hit free agency after the season.