"I was glad we got it done," president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said at Cubs Convention. "The timing of the exchange date is always awkward with the convention. Both sides were motivated to get a deal done.

The Cubs and outfielder Kyle Tucker on Thursday agreed to a one-year, $16.5 million deal for the 2025 season, reports ESPN. This deal means the two sides avoid what would be an uncomfortable arbitration hearing,

Kyle Tucker’s introduction to the Chicago Cubs organization won’t involve an arbitration hearing during spring training. The Cubs and their new slugger have agreed to a $16.5 million salary for 2025 to avoid arbitration,

At Cubs Convention, Hoyer spoke to reporters and discussed his desire to "supplement" Chicago's roster as much as possible.

Organizers said they expect bigger crowds than normal this year with the return of legendary slugger Sammy Sosa.

CHICAGO — Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs settled the largest of the 17 salary arbitration cases in which proposed figures were exchanged, agreeing to a one-year, $16.5 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Kyle Tucker will get to celebrate his birthday on Friday by experiencing the rowdy opening night of Cubs Convention, giving him a taste of what fans will bring to Wrigley Field this summer. What the star outfielder will not have to worry about is a contract.

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer says the team is focused on improving its bullpen and bench at this point in the offseason.

The Chicago Cubs and their newly acquired outfielder Kyle Tucker agreed on a $16.5 million contract for 2025 to avoid arbitration, ESPN and several other outlets reported Thursday.

It feels like ages ago since the Chicago Cubs pulled off a shocker and acquired superstar slugger Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in what was pricy but fair

The negotiation took an extra week, but the Cubs and new star Kyle Tucker were able to find a middle ground to avoid an arbitration hearing. The sides agreed to a $16.5 million salary for 2025, a source confirmed Thursday.