CUBS FANS REGRET IT: Kyle Tucker Officially Joins Dodgers After Last-Minute Collapse of Chicago Deal — The Reason Has Outraged the Fanbase
Shockwaves continue to ripple across Major League Baseball as Kyle Tucker officially joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, but new details have made the move even more painful for Chicago Cubs fans. According to multiple league sources, the Cubs were on the brink of completing a deal for the All-Star outfielder—only for negotiations to collapse at the final moment.
The fallout has been explosive.
Sources close to the talks revealed that Chicago and Tucker’s camp had made significant progress, with the framework of a deal largely in place. Tucker was reportedly open to joining the Cubs and intrigued by the idea of becoming a cornerstone player at Wrigley Field. However, as talks reached the finish line, the deal unraveled due to late-stage disagreements over contract structure and long-term commitment.
The breaking point, according to insiders, was the Cubs’ hesitation to fully guarantee key years and bonuses that Tucker’s camp viewed as essential. While the Dodgers moved swiftly and decisively—offering clarity, stability, and a championship-ready vision—Chicago hesitated.
That hesitation proved fatal.
Within hours of talks stalling, the Dodgers stepped in and closed the deal. Tucker chose Los Angeles, citing the organization’s winning culture, clear direction, and unwavering confidence in him as a franchise-defining player.
For Cubs fans, the revelation has been infuriating.
Social media erupted with anger directed squarely at the front office. Many fans accused team leadership of once again failing to land elite talent, calling the situation “unacceptable,” “embarrassing,” and “another missed opportunity in a long list of them.”
“You don’t let a player like Kyle Tucker slip away over details,” one fan wrote. “The Dodgers wanted him. They acted. We didn’t.”
Analysts echoed that sentiment, noting that this was not a case of being outbid—but out-committed. The Dodgers’ willingness to act boldly contrasted sharply with Chicago’s cautious approach, a difference that ultimately decided Tucker’s future.
Now, Tucker heads to Los Angeles as part of an already loaded Dodgers roster, while the Cubs are left facing difficult questions from a frustrated fanbase demanding answers and accountability.
For Chicago, this wasn’t just about losing a player.
It was about losing belief.
And as Kyle Tucker puts on Dodger blue, Cubs fans are left wondering how close they really were—and how it all slipped away in the final moments.