Dodgers host the Cubs in Kyle Tucker reunion

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The Dodgers host the Cubs as Kyle Tucker returns to face his former team. Both teams are navigating early-season challenges, with Tucker seeking to regain his power against Cubs' pitcher Jameson Taillon.

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Dodgers host Cubs at Dodger Stadium
Kyle Tucker faces his former team
Cubs offense thriving despite early struggles
Game starts at 7:15 p.m. PT
Tucker has one home run against Taillon

Los Angeles DodgersChicago CubsKyle TuckerJameson Taillon

Apr 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images One year ago, the Cubs were on their way to a playoff appearance with an outstanding outfield duo of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker as two of their biggest contributors. Tucker is now a Dodger, and PCA has had a horrific start to the year, and yet, the Cubs’ offense is not only surviving all of that but thriving in the face of it—doing so with unexpected production. Their big signing of the offseason, Alex Bregman, has had a pedestrian start to the year; Seiya Suzuki has spent time on the shelf, and it’s the likes of Carson Kelly and Moises Ballesteros doing the heavy lifting for this offense—not to mention the ever-reliable . As the Dodgers ended up with Tucker, the Cubs found themselves next in line, hoping to help rediscover his form, and the veteran lefty is off to a decent start as a bench bat/righty specialist. Tucker, on the other hand, is still looking for his power stroke, and maybe reconnecting with his former club will provide the necessary spark to kickstart his season. Assessing his number against , who’ll oppose in the first game of this series, Tucker has one home run and four hits in 10 career at-bats against him from their days in the American League. Having scored four runs in three games in a chippy series against the Giants, the Dodgers’ offense as a whole seeks to get back on track at home. It’s worth pointing out that Taillon has had problems keeping the ball in the yard, allowing six home runs in just four starts.

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What time does the Dodgers vs. Cubs game start on April 15, 2026?

The game starts at 7:15 p.m. PT.

How has Kyle Tucker performed against Jameson Taillon in his career?

Kyle Tucker has one home run and four hits in 10 career at-bats against Jameson Taillon.

What challenges are the Cubs facing this season?

The Cubs are dealing with a poor start from Pete Crow-Armstrong and a pedestrian performance from Alex Bregman, yet their offense is thriving with contributions from other players.

Dodgers host the Cubs in Kyle Tucker reunion

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