Kyle Tucker booed in return to Wrigley Field as Dodgers face Cubs
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:18 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Kyle Tucker made his first appearance at Wrigley Field since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, receiving a chorus of boos from Chicago Cubs fans. This reaction came when he batted in the first inning of the game on August 4, with the Dodgers initially leading 3-0. Tucker had spent a season with the Cubs before signing a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers. In the game, Tucker recorded two hits and scored once, but the Cubs rallied to win 10-5, thanks to two-run homers from Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly, and Kevin Alcantara. The Dodgers and Cubs continue their three-game series on Tuesday.
- •Kyle Tucker received boos from Cubs fans during his first Wrigley return.
- •Tucker played for the Cubs last season, hitting.266 with 22 home runs.
- •Cubs won 10-5 with three players hitting two-run home runs.
- •The Dodgers lead 3-0 in the first inning before the Cubs' comeback.
- •Dodgers and Cubs continue their series with a game on Tuesday.
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker responds to boos in Wrigley Field return: ‘Tried my hardest last year’
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Tucker booed loudly in first return to Wrigley Field since joining Dodgers
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker gets candid after getting booed by Cubs fans
"Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker returned to Wrigley Field for the first time since leaving the Chicago Cubs.
"The first time Kyle Tucker was booed at one of his former home ballparks this year, he shrugged it off.
"Kyle Tucker joined the Dodgers this past offseason after just a single campaign in Chicago.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:18 AMDodgers’ Kyle Tucker responds to boos in Wrigley Field return: ‘Tried my hardest last year’
The first time Kyle Tucker was booed at one of his former home ballparks this year, he shrugged it off.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:24 AMKyle Tucker booed loudly in first return to Wrigley Field since joining Dodgers
Kyle Tucker joined the Dodgers this past offseason after just a single campaign in Chicago.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:15 AMDodgers’ Kyle Tucker gets candid after getting booed by Cubs fans
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker returned to Wrigley Field for the first time since leaving the Chicago Cubs.
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