Cubs manager Craig Counsell explains Kyle Tucker benching, outlining his plan to help the star reset and break out of a costly slump.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy accused the Chicago Cubs of hiding the real reason that their superstar slugger was benched.

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Objectively, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is having a great season. He'll take a .263/.376/.451 (141 OPS+) batting line with more walks (79) than strikeouts (77) into Monday's doubleheader with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Kyle Tucker is trying to break out of a prolonged slump, and the Chicago Cubs are doing whatever they can to help the All-Star outfielder.

The Chicago Cubs made a bold decision and gave Kyle Tucker some time on the bench after an extended slump was snowballing on him.

Today, the Cubs take on the Brewers in a vital doubleheader to boost their unstable lineup and rebound. Donnie and Joe preview the matchups on Tuesday.