Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, whose production at the plate has plummeted since July, was diagnosed in June with a hairline fracture in his hand.

The Chicago Cubs made a bold decision and gave Kyle Tucker some time on the bench after an extended slump was snowballing on him.

The Cubs have gone 13-15 in the second half while Tucker has struggled, but they are now nine games back of the red-hot Brewers in the division and five games clear of a postseason spot. For the Cubs to make any type of postseason run, they’ll need Tucker to return to form.

Objectively, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is having a great season. He'll take a .263/.376/.451 (141 OPS+) batting line with more walks (79) than strikeouts (77) into Monday's doubleheader with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy claims Kyle Tucker is “hurt,” contradicting Cubs’ statements and fueling speculation about Tucker’s health.

The Chicago Cubs were dominated in game one against Milwaukee, but they didn't look the same in day two of action. Owen Caissie stepped up to replace Kyle Tucker and showed what he can do.

After rounding first base in the eighth inning on Monday afternoon, Kyle Tucker removed his helmet with both hands and slammed it hard into the ground. The sound of the plastic meeting dirt was easily heard,