Now that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has signed a massive extension with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Chicago Cubs are feeling pressure to extend their newest addition Kyle Tucker. The most recent update from the Cubs front office will keep fans on edge.

At the end of the day, the left-handed hitting slugger, who's been one of the top players in MLB, holds all the power. When speaking to reporters about a potential deal, Tucker was asked if he had a deadline for the Cubs to present him with a deal. However, he noted that he hasn't considered it, which is concerning.

Kyle Tucker commented on Vlad Guerrero, Jr.'s contract extension this week, and he might take some convincing to sign one with the Cubs.

The MLB season marches on today with teams across the country beginning their weekend series. For us bettors, there's no better way to start our weekend than by

Take the Los Angeles Dodgers to score the first few runs for tonight's pick and prediction as they face the Chicago Cubs.

Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1-1, 1.69 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Chicago Cubs trying to extend a six-game home winning streak. Los Angeles is 10-4 overall and 6-0 at home.

Preview the April 9 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

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On Wednesday, the Washington Nationals (5-6) are hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers (9-4), at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Dodgers have dropped three in a row.The Dodgers are favored (-188 moneyline odds to

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Justin Steele is headed to the injured list, which has ramifications for the NL Central club.

The Cubs placed starter Justin Steele on the 15-day IL Wednesday with left elbow tendinitis. Steele was dominate Monday night in one of the coldest games ever at Wrigley Field with seven shutout innings.

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele alerted manager Craig Counsell and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy that he was experiencing some elbow tightness during his outing against the Rangers on Monday night at Wrigley Field.