Cubs sportscaster drops bold prediction on Ian Happ, Kyle Tucker, and Pete Crow-Armstrong's outfield performance in 2025

By Lyndon Suvanto

Modified Mar 22, 2025 05:42 GMT

MLB: Spring Training-Chicago Cubs at Yomiuri Giants - Source: Imagn — Cubs sportscaster believes outfield trio could be Gold Glovers in 2025 (Photo Source: IMAGN)

The Chicago Cubs made a number of moves this offseason in the hopes of returning to contention in the National League. Although it might be a tough road ahead of them because of the stiff level of competition in the NL, Chicago might be better equipped to make a run and secure their first postseason berth since 2020.

Unquestionably the biggest move that the Chicago Cubs made this offseason was acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros. The team sent prized top prospect Cam Smith, as well as Isaac Paredes and Hayden Wesneski in order to facilitate the move.

Tucker is a major upgrade to the team's outfield, which will be led by Ian Happ and Pete Crow-Armstrong. While the trio should be major contributors at the plate, Cubs sportscaster Elise Menaker believes that their defense could steal the show this season.

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In the latest episode of the Cubs Weekly Podcast by Marquee Sports, Elise Menaker gave her prediction for the team's outfield this upcoming season. Menaker thinks that the trio of Crow-Armstrong, Happ, and Tucker could each be in the running for a Gold Glove Award in 2025.

"I think it's kind of bold. The entire Cubs outfield will win a Gold Glove. I feel like it's very possible. Happ has done it several times. Tucker, and I think PCA will win his first one. So, that's what I'm going with," Menaker explained.

While Pete Crow-Armstrong has never won a Gold Glove, Ian Happ has accomplished this feat three times in the Majors, whereas Kyle Tucker has picked up one.

The Chicago Cubs will look to bounce back after a Tokyo Series sweep

If Chicago is to secure a postseason berth in 2025, it needs to bounce back from a rough start. Even though the MLB season is a 162-game grind, the team has fallen to 0-2 after dropping both games to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the Tokyo Series.

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Chicago will continue its MLB season on March 27 against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

About the author

Lyndon is a Journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda. An international handball player with Team Canada, Lyndon has traveled across the globe representing club and country. He also completed his studies at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) and Universite de Poitiers.

Author of the book "The Great Baseball Road Trip," Lyndon was able to combine his three favorite things: writing, sports, and travel! In the book he traveled across the USA for 66 days, visiting all 30 MLB stadiums, and creating one life-changing experience.

A Blue Jays fan, one of his favorite memories came during the 2015 ALDS when Jose Bautista hit his now-iconic bat-flip home run off the Rangers.

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Edited by Lyndon Suvanto