Kyle Tucker had a homer among his three hits and knocked in the tiebreaking run with a single and fielding error by Miami in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1.

While Masyn Winn and Jackson Holliday have taken strides at the plate, they cannot get caught twice as often as they’re successful on the basepaths. If that continues, they’ll both lose their green light to run. In fact, they may have already.

Batting practice is usually a rather procedural affair, but not on Tuesday at loanDepot park. Derek Hill could hear right-hander Valente Bellozo cheering him on as he took hacks with the rest of the Marlins gathered around the turtle.

Former MLB All-Star shortstop and second baseman Jean Segura has retired after 12 seasons, his agency, CAA Sports, announced Wednesday.

Its Wednesday, May 21 and the Cubs (29-20) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (19-28). Cade Horton is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Max Meyer for Miami. The Cubs evened the series at a one game apiece with a 14-1 pasting of the Marlins on Tuesday.

The Cubs bounced back from a walk-off loss Monday to take the series against the Miami Marlins, heading into an off day that allows a tired bullpen to reset. The Cubs (30-20) travel to Cincinnati to face the Reds for the first time this year,

The runs and hits were the most allowed by the Marlins in an inning this season. The Cubs’ 21 hits for the game were a season high for a Marlins’ opponent.

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara is hoping to pitch in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He wants to throw for the Dominican Republic.

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