A playoff mentality is already being practiced at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, as the Cubs seek to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020.

Kyle Tucker has played on the October stage in each of the past six seasons, including running down the final out of the Astros’ World Series triumph over the Phillies three years ago. The new Cubs star plans on continuing his postseason streak with his new ballclub.

In the hubbub of the first day of full-squad workouts, the transition between outfield work and batting practice gave them a few minutes to just chat. “It’s been a lot of fun getting to know the guys more on a personal level,

Spring training is in full swing for the Cubs, who held their first full-squad workout on Friday, including new All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, who will try to help the Cubs avoid a third straight 83-win season and get them back into the playoffs.