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The Chicago Cubs have designated RHP Jameson Taillon for assignment, removing him from the team's 40-man roster. The post Cubs Designate Jameson Taillon For Assignment appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
It's not often you see a player with this pedigree be cut by an MLB team.
With an $18 million salary this season, 10-year veteran starter Jameson Taillon didn't expect his 2026 to go this way. But the Chicago Cubs have seen enough of his 5.92 ERA, and have designated him for assignment. Jameson Taillon has been DFA'd by the Cubs pic.twitter.com/It9HFc8QXR — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 27, 2026 It's the first DFA of Taillon's career after a decade in the majors. Expect the Cubs now to get even more aggressive in trade talks to add starting pi...
Well, this is a bit of a surprise. After Sunday’s game, Cubs manager Craig Counsell had said the team would “discuss” what to do with Jameson Taillon’s next scheduled start, which would have come up Friday against the Yankees at Wrigley Field. Taillon won’t make that start — nor any others for the Cubs, as […]
What was looking to be a crucial 4-game series for the St. Louis Cardinals trying to compete for a wild card spot as they host the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium now appears more like an exhibition of players just prior to the trade deadline. The Cardinals and Cubs appear to be heading in opposite […]
The Cubs might be facing the Cardinals at exactly the right time. While St. Louis has been in free fall over the last three weeks, the Cubs are 10-6 since they lost to the Cardinals on the Fourth of July. For more on the Cardinals, here’s Doc Holliday, manager of our SB Nation Cardinals site […]
As many of you know, my dad lives in San Francisco and I visit him often. Thus I was in San Francisco this past weekend while the Cubs were in Pittsburgh, and I took the opportunity to go to the Giants/Angels game Saturday at Oracle Park. Mainly just because I love baseball — and I […]
The Cubs (59-46) began their road trip by taking two of three from the Pirates at PNC Park. They defeated reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes on Saturday and nearly rallied back from a six-run deficit before falling short of sweeping the series on Sunday. Now they head back to the Midwest to begin a … The post Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals – Series Preview (July 27-30): Overview, Game and Broadcast Info, Starting Pitchers, W2W4 appeared first on .
The Cubs split six games over the last week, losing two of three at home to the Tigers, then winning two of three on the road at Pittsburgh. Even this treading-water week kept them in good postseason position, and there were some good performances to celebrate. Here’s who was hot and not for the Cubs […]
(43-56) Iowa Cubs 7, (52-48) Gwinnett Stripers 3 Box Score The Stripers were unable to overcome rough starting pitching en route to their loss to the Iowa Cubs. JR Ritchie got the start and struggled out of the gate – struggling to generate whiffs and spot his pitches in the first inning, which ultimately was […]
Remember back in 2015, when you just knew the Cubs were going to win every game Jake Arrieta started because he was going to strike out a bunch of batters and allow maybe two hits? Well, it’s basically been the opposite with Jameson Taillon this season. Hyperbolic and harsh though that may be, the Cubs … The post Cubs Need to Make Decision on Jameson Taillon, Who Knows He’s Hurting Team appeared first on .
As the week flips over into Monday, I will take care of some housekeeping where hopefully all interested eyes will see it. I’m flying out for a trip Tuesday evening. I won’t return home until Saturday, Aug. 8. It’s a safe bet that I will write up the Saturday 8/8 game on Sunday 8/9. I […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Joe Tinker, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2012 – Wally the Green Monster, the Red Sox’s mascot, goes missing before today’s game with the Yankees, making the team suspect a dastardly deed by Yankee fans. Boston Police issue an all-points bulletin looking for a […]
After everyone lost yesteday, everyone won today! OK, the Pelicans actually split a doublheader. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs stuffed and mounted the Gwinnett Stripers (Braves), 7-3. Grant Kipp turned in a solid start, earning the win after allowing one run on four hits over five innings. Kipp walked three and struck out two. DH […]
The Cubs have been linked to Tarik Skubal, but acquiring the ace as a rental at the trade deadline could force Chicago to choose between a 2026 push and its long-term future.
The Cubs’ attempt to complete a sweep of the Pirates came up short at PNC Park Sunday afternoon. For a second consecutive start, Jameson Taillon put his team in a hole they could not climb out of to win. Chicago grabbed the lead on an RBI single from Dansby Swanson against Braxton Ashcraft in the … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/26/26): Pirates 8, Cubs 7 – TaiLLon Rocked Again appeared first on .
The Cubs are very active in the search for pitching help on the trade market, but the deadline could coincide with two internal reinforcements. Relievers Hunter Harvey and Daniel Palencia have combined to throw less than 21 innings this season, but both are trending to begin rehab assignments the week of August 3. Craig Counsell … The post Daniel Palencia, Hunter Harvey Tracking Toward Early August Rehab Assignments appeared first on .
Jameson Taillon was a solid if unspectacular member of the Cubs rotation the last two years. This year, though, the long ball got him, and then a hamstring injury kept him out about six weeks. Since his return he’s made two starts and they’ve both been, well, terrible. Sunday’s game at Pittsburgh was yet another […]
Cubs utility man Matt Shaw will remain on the injured list beyond the Aug. 3 trade deadline with a left hand sprain, manager Craig Counsell confirmed. The post Cubs’ Matt Shaw Expected to Miss Time Beyond Trade Deadline appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Go get ‘em, Jamo.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, July 26, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off a three-game series against the NL Central rival Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. The Pirates are tossing the ball to All-Star Braxton Ashcraft, who is making his second start of the second half of the season. Ashcraft struggled […]
The Chicago Cubs (59-45) look to close out a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates (53-52) on Sunday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Pete Crow-Armstrong powered Chicago to an 11-0 rout on…
It’s always good to have two wins banked heading into a series finale, and that’s where the Cubs sit after walking all over Paul Skenes and the Pirates last night. A little cushion is never a bad thing, especially with Jameson Taillon on the mound. The big righty has a propensity for allowing homers, and … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/26/26): Taillon Going for Sweep appeared first on .
Sunday notes… Once again, neither team had a lineup available at the time this preview posted. Please check BCB social media for the lineups. Jameson Taillon, RHP vs. Braxton Crawford, RHP Jameson Taillon has not had a good year. This, you know. His last start at PNC Park was kind of the epitome of his […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Dansby Swanson is the Superhero vs. the Pirates Pirates 8, Cubs 7: It’s time to take Jameson Taillon out of the rotation Cubs vs. Pirates, Sunday 7/26, 12:35 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Sunday 7/26, 12:35 CT