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Cubs Face Playoff Challenge Without Kyle Tucker's Power

9/24/2025

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Kyle Tucker has been sidelined since September 2 with calf tightness, jeopardizing return before September 28.
Manager Craig Counsell says Tucker's return matters, but he has not resumed running.
The Cubs clinched a wild-card spot but may lack Kyle Tucker's power; he bats .270 with 22 homers, and Daniel Palencia and Owen Caissie are injured, with 79.5% World Series odds.

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Kyle Tucker has been sidelined since September 2 with calf tightness, jeopardizing return before September 28.
Manager Craig Counsell says Tucker's return matters, but he has not resumed running.
The Cubs clinched a wild-card spot but may lack Kyle Tucker's power; he bats .270 with 22 homers, and Daniel Palencia and Owen Caissie are injured, with 79.5% World Series odds.