Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer maintained his stance on keeping contract negotiations out of the public sphere. But on Tuesday he acknowledged the obvious: “At some point” the Cubs will talk with three-time All-Star Kyle Tucker’s agent Casey Close about a possible extension.

"Kyle Tucker is a player you want to have for a long time," Hoyer said. "He's been one of the best players in baseball this year."

C ubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer spent some pre-game time Tuesday discussing Kyle Tucker and whether the team can get him to sign a contract extension before free

Cubs starter proves why he earned a $29 million contract while Cleveland's inability to solve left-handed pitching becomes a season-defining storyline.

Matthew Boyd allowed two runs over seven innings against his most recent former team as the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting Cleveland Guardians July 1.