Owen Caissie’s bat powered his rise in the Chicago Cubs system, but the work he put in to become a more complete all-around player shouldn’t be overlooked.

Manager Craig Counsell acknowledged that playing through the injury might have contributed to Tucker's recent slump.

The Milwaukee Brewers hand the ball to right-hander Quinn Priester, who should serve as a good candidate to back. Through 23 appearances on the mound this season, Priester is 11-2 with a 3.48 ERA and 1.24 WHIP.

Since he started in the All-Star Game, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker owns a .182/.333/.239 slash line with just three extra-base hits and six RBIs.

The Chicago Cubs won both games of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. They took the first game 6-4 and the nightcap 4-1. ‘You couldn’t ask for more’: Jameson Taillon allows 1 run in 6 innings to help the Chicago Cubs win doubleheader Column: With change in the air,

Milwaukee Brewers (79-48, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (73-54, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Thursday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Quinn Priester (11-2, 3.48 ERA,

"MOZZARELLA STICKS FOR EVERYBODY!" 🤣 Cubs broadcasters Boog Sciambi and Jim Deshaies said they would buy mozzarella sticks for an entire bar in Iowa if the Cubs turned a 6-4-3 double play. That is exactly what happened. 😭 pic.twitter.com/0OoimbpGNo

The Milwaukee Brewers (79-48) and Chicago Cubs (73-54) meet Thursday, as they cap off a 5-game NL Central series. First pitch at Wrigley Field is at 2:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Brewers vs. Cubs odds and ...

The Chicago Cubs could have a star pitcher on their hands. Daniel Palencia has been incredible in over 40 appearances for Craig Counsell's club.

The Cubs rookie outfielder came through in a big way at the plate during Tuesday's 6-4 victory over the Brewers.

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