Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Clubs three-run homer in win
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Tucker went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in a 4-3 win against Tampa Bay on Monday.
The Dodgers fell behind 3-0 early before Tucker gave his team a big boost with a game-tying three-run blast in the second inning. It was only the second time the veteran outfielder has gone deep at home this season, and he has hit just six homers overall through 69 games. Tucker has been largely a disappointment so far in his first campaign in Los Angeles, though his 43 runs, 39 RBI and six stolen bases are at least providing some value to fantasy managers.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Swipes bag, drives in two
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Tucker went 1-for-5 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 8-6 win over the Pirates.
Tucker has driven in seven runs over nine games in June despite hitting a meager .206 (7-for-34) this month. The outfielder also logged his fifth steal of the season Thursday, which was his first since May 18 versus the Padres. He's batting .237 with a .714 OPS, five home runs, 34 RBI, 41 runs scored, 16 doubles and two triples over 65 contests overall.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Resting Saturday
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Tucker isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Tucker will grab a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's game after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Friday's series opener. While he rests, the Dodgers will start Ryan Ward, Andy Pages and Alex Call across the outfield.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Opens scoring with homer
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Tucker went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks.
Tucker put a 24-game power drought to rest with the second-inning blast, which was all the offense the Dodgers needed to get the win. During that span, the outfielder hit just .222 and slugged .370, adding eight doubles, two triples and nine RBI. Tucker's first year with the Dodger has been mediocre so far -- he's batting .243 with a .739 OPS, five homers, 29 RBI, 38 runs scored, 15 doubles, two triples and four stolen bases over 59 contests. He hasn't hit under .250 or posted an OPS under .800 in any full-length season in his career, so there's still some hope he'll be able to turn things around.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Getting breather Wednesday
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Tucker isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Colorado.
Tucker has started each of the Dodgers' last nine games and slashed .229/.325/.400 with six RBI, six runs and a steal in that stretch. He'll get a chance to rest his legs Wednesday while Alex Call starts in right field, batting eighth.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Strong performance in Sunday's win
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Tucker went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Angels.
After getting the day off Saturday, Tucker was a major contributor Sunday, leading the Dodgers with three RBI in a blowout victory. The right fielder's early-season numbers haven't quite lived up to the lofty standards that came with the four-year, $240 million contract he signed during the offseason, though the 29-year-old has been heating up with a .910 OPS over his past 15 games. Overall, Tucker is slashing .259/.356/.410 with four homers, 13 doubles, 23 RBI, 32 runs and three stolen bases across 45 contests.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Getting breather Saturday
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Tucker isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.
Tucker will grab a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's contest after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the series opener Friday. Alex Call will fill in as Los Angeles' right fielder and bat eighth.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Slugs fourth homer
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Tucker went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Monday's 8-3 victory over the Astros.
Tucker opened the third inning with a bang, crushing a Ryan Weiss fastball over the right-field fence for a solo homer. It marked the outfielder's fourth long ball of the season and first since April 18, snapping a 13-game drought. Through 34 games in his first season with the Dodgers, Tucker is hitting a modest .242/.325/.386, though he has still been a solid run producer with 18 RBI, good for third on the club, while his 24 runs are tied for the team lead with Max Muncy.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Lifts Dodgers to win Monday
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Tucker went 1-for-5 with a walk-off two-RBI single in Monday's win over the Marlins.
Tucker's lone hit proved decisive, as his two-RBI single in the ninth inning delivered a walk-off win for the Dodgers. After posting an .841 OPS across 136 regular-season games with the Cubs in 2025, the 29-year-old is off to a relatively slow start in 2026. Through 28 games, Tucker is slashing a modest .236/.320/.364 with three homers, five doubles, 15 RBI, 20 runs and three stolen bases. He has not homered in his last eight contests.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Will remain in cleanup spot
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before Thursday's game that Tucker will shift to the cleanup spot in the batting order, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Tucker had been locked into the two spot before he collected a pair of hits while batting fourth Thursday against the Giants. The 29-year-old's tenure with the Dodgers has gotten off to a slow start, but Roberts is hoping a new lineup spot will jumpstart the free-agent signing. Tucker should have plenty of RBI opportunities while hitting behind Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and eventually Mookie Betts (oblique).
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Crushes third homer in loss
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Tucker went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Colorado.
Tucker pushed his hitting streak up to four games in the first inning -- his third homer of 2026 and his 150th career long ball -- also recording three hits for the second time this year. The All-Star outfielder is off to a solid yet unspectacular start by his lofty standards, slashing .260/.356/.403 with five extra-base hits, 13 RBI, 12 walks and three stolen bases across 90 plate appearances.
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Rockies' Victor Vodnik: Holds on for third save
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Vodnik picked up the save Saturday against the Dodgers, giving up no runs on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning.
Vodnik did make things interesting, allowing the possible tying and go-ahead runs to reach base, but he got Kyle Tucker to fly out to wrap up an upset victory. The last-place Rockies figure to be near the bottom of the standings in 2026, but Vodnik appears to be the club's clear-cut closer at this time. Through nine frames, the right-hander has a 2.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 5:4 K:BB while converting three of his four save opportunities.
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Dodgers' Ryan Ward: Headed to majors
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The Dodgers are expected to recall Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Ward first reached the Triple-A level in 2023 and has seen his OPS increase in every season he's been at Oklahoma City. After beginning the 2026 campaign by slashing .324/.432/.588 through 81 plate appearances, the 28-year-old will finally get the call to join the big-league roster for the first time. He's spent most of his time in the outfield throughout his professional career but has primarily played at first base this season. It's unlikely he sees regular playing time with the Dodgers, but he could make an occasional start if Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernandez or Kyle Tucker need a day off.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Receiving Sunday off
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Tucker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
It's a scheduled day off for Tucker, who has a double, a homer, two steals, five RBI and eight runs with a .281/.361/.406 slash line while starting the Dodgers' first eight games of the campaign. Alex Call is instead receiving a start in right field Sunday for Los Angeles.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Logs first steal
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Tucker went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
Tucker has settled into the No. 2 spot in the lineup, nestled between Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. With at least 25 steals in three of the last four regular seasons and no fewer than 22 homers in any of the last five years, Tucker should bring balanced production in his first campaign with the Dodgers. He's 2-for-7 with two walks and two RBI through two games so far, and he should be a big source of counting stats in one of the most potent offenses in the majors.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Checks back into spring lineup
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Tucker (personal) will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.
As expected, Tucker has rejoined the Dodgers after he was away from camp the past five days to observe the birth of his first child. The Dodgers will ease Tucker back into the mix by deploying him at DH, but he'll likely return to his usual spot in right field for his next spring start.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Expected back Sunday
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Tucker (personal) is expected to rejoin the team Sunday and serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter against the Athletics, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Tucker has been away from spring camp since Tuesday to spend time with his wife and newborn child. Before leaving, the 29-year-old outfielder had gone 1-for-7 with four walks and three runs scored in four Cactus League contests.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Leaves camp to join expecting wife
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Tucker has left Dodgers camp in order to be with his wife, who is expecting a child, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
Tucker will get a few days away from the club in order to tend to more important matters. It will not affect his preparation for Opening Day. Tucker is 1-for-7 with a 4:1 BB:K in his first four Cactus League games this spring.
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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Headed to LA
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Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
The Dodgers continue to add to their loaded lineup, with Tucker marking their second significant signing of the offseason. The move should also help his counting-stat potential, as Tucker will undoubtedly hit close in proximity in the order to Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. The signing also seems likely to result in Tommy Edman (ankle) primarily playing second base.
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Kyle Tucker: Officially rejects qualifying offer
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Tucker rejected the Cubs' one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer Tuesday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
Tucker is viewed as the biggest free-agent fish this offseason, so his rejection of the qualifying offer was a forgone conclusion. Assuming he leaves the Cubs in free agency -- which is expected -- Chicago will net a draft pick as compensation.
