Tucker and Ryan Pressly - the former closer also dealt to the Cubs last offseason in a different trade - received a standing ovation after the Astros played a pregame tribute video for them. Tucker enjoyed another ovation prior to his first at-bat, doffing his helmet, as the Astros played the walk-up music he used in his final season with the club.

Chicago Cubs' outfielder Kyle Tucker will make his return to Houston on Friday as the teams kickoff a weekend series, and Tucker opens up about his emotional return.

The last time Kyle Tucker took right field at Minute Maid Park (now Daikin Park), the Astros were wavering in an ill-fated wild-card series against the Tigers. Two mon