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Boos at Wrigley Highlight Kyle Tucker’s Slump and Contract Uncertainty

A viral clip of Tucker’s casual jog on a grounder has fueled fan ire, putting his market value under fresh pressure.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 18: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs takes the field prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on August 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Fans at Wrigley booed Tucker on Aug. 17 after he appeared to jog rather than sprint out a routine ground ball, with clips shared by Cubs Zone and mlbelites going viral.
  • His slump since the All-Star break includes a .179 batting average, .545 OPS and a 23-game homer drought.
  • Manager Craig Counsell has defended Tucker’s approach, noting his strong plate discipline but questioning why he is missing hittable pitches.
  • Tucker will reach free agency after the season as one of the game’s top eligible players, with contract projections spanning roughly $300 million to $650 million.
  • The Cubs trail the Brewers by eight games in the NL Central but hold the first wild-card spot as they prepare for a five-game homestand against Milwaukee.