Cubs' Kyle Tucker Reveals True Feelings on Returning to Face Astros

One of his most memorable moments came as he caught the final out of the Astros' 2022 World Series championship.

The Cubs will begin a three-game weekend series with the Astros in Houston on Friday, and the Astros will honor Tucker with a tribute video that's bound to be followed by a warm welcome from the home crowd.

“It’d be nice,” Tucker said (h/t mlb.com). “We had a lot of success over there for however long. I had a lot of great years and great memories over there, so I’m looking forward to being back in Houston, and just kind of playing the series.”

Tucker has always been a very calm and collected player that does not show a lot of emotion. But, throughout his seven years in Houston, he witnessed multiple players make their returns and knows the moment will be special.

“It’ll be fun. It’ll be a good experience,” Tucker said. “Obviously, the first time back, so it’ll be cool to see the guys and catch up with them. But, we’re also there to play against them, so I’m a little more focused on that.”

The series between the two teams should be an exciting one as they both hold a 48-33 record coming into the weekend, tied for the third-best record in the MLB. Both teams lead their respective divisions and hold the second-best record in their respective leagues.

Chicago's series against the Astros begins Friday at 7:10 p.m. in Houston and concludes Sunday afternoon.