"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,

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.

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

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.

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,

The Chicago Cubs and outfielder Kyle Tucker reportedly agreed to terms on a contract for 2025 after all and avoided an arbitration hearing ESPN's Jesse

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

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.

Jed Hoyer expresses his frustrations after the Cubs miss out on Roki Sasaki -- with Sasaki deciding to sign with the Dodgers.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are focused on improving their bullpen and bench at this point in the offseason, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.