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Jameson Taillon faces old club as Cubs close in on playoff spot

Nine years ago, Jameson Taillon was a pitching prospect with Pittsburgh, part of a core that the Pirates hoped would turn around the long-suffering franchise.

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Cubs Pursuit of NL Wild Card Magic Number Moves Into Single Digits

The Chicago Cubs got Jameson Taillon back on the mound on Wednesday night and beat the Atlanta Braves, 3-2. The Cubs (83-63) didn’t get much length from Taillon, who was making his first start after spending more than two weeks on the injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 10

Cubs roster move: Jameson Taillon activated from injured list, Ethan Roberts optioned

Jameson Taillon returned from a calf injury last month and made two good starts before hitting the 15-day injured list again with a groin strain. He made one rehab start at Triple-A Iowa and was deemed ready to return, so the Cubs have activated him from the IL to start tonight’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / September 10

Cubs, Jameson Taillon seek playoff momentum vs. Braves

The Chicago Cubs hope the return of Jameson Taillon can help solidify their playoff position when the right-hander opposes the Atlanta Braves in the rubber game of the teams' three-game series.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / September 9

Chicago Cubs Starter To Rejoin Team Wednesday

The Chicago Cubs got some encouraging news Monday night. Jameson Taillon is set to rejoin the ball club on Wednesday to start against the Atlanta Braves.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 8

Cubs Starting Rotation To Get Major Boost With Return of Jameson Taillon

The starting rotation for the Chicago Cubs is gaining back one of their veterans- Jameson Taillon. Taillon has spent a significant portion of the second half of the season on the injured list and with the postseason creeping up they will need him back in full force.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / September 5

Chicago Cubs’ injured starter delivers good news after bad rehab outing

The Chicago Cubs still have almost a month of the regular season left, but they’re already gearing up for the playoffs. With over a 99% probability of making postseason play, Cubs coaching is taking steps to assure that the best possible team hits the playoffs.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / September 4

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Ramirez has 5 hits in Smokies 3-0 win

The Iowa Cubs outran the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 4-3. It was Iowa’s sixth-straight win. Jameson Taillon made a rehab start this afternoon and the results on the field could have been better, but overall it was a successful return from the Cubs point of view.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 28

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Alvarez, Seager, Taillon

The Rangers have seen their fair share of injuries this season, and Texas added another one to that list on August 28. Infielder Corey Seager went down with appendicitis, complicating his status for the rest of 2025.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 28

Cubs place RHP Jameson Taillon (groin) on 15-day IL

The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left groin strain. The move is retroactive to Monday for Taillon, who completed a brief bullpen session without issue on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Cubs' Jameson Taillon lands on IL after short-lived return

The Cubs are placing Jameson Taillon back on the 15-day injured list, manager Craig Counsell tells reporters (including Maddie Lee of The Chicago Sun-Times).

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 27

Chicago Cubs lose a starting pitcher due to groin injury

The Chicago Cubs have bad news for their starting rotation as they continue to fight for a position in the postseason. One day after Matthew Boyd had his second consecutive frustrating outing in a row, Chicago revealed another starting pitcher was going on the 15-day injured list.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 25

Chicago Cubs puzzling removal of Jameson Taillon was precautionary

On Sunday, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was cruising through five innings, having allowed just one run on 62 pitches thrown. This was just his second start since coming back from the injured list with a calf strain, but when he didn’t come out for the sixth inning, concerns and questions started to rise.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Why Cubs’ Jameson Taillon was pulled after 5 innings vs. Angels

The Cubs completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, but the bigger storyline came from the early exit of starting pitcher Jameson Taillon.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 24

Jameson Taillon wins for second time this week as Cubs edge Angels

Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and an RBI, while Nico Hoerner doubled and had two hits and an RBI as the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 4-3 victory on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 20

Jameson Taillon’s Cubs Return Boosts Rotation In Need Of Reinforcements

The Chicago Cubs needed a starting pitching boost, and they got one Tuesday night with the return of Jameson Taillon from the injured list. The 33-year-old right-hander went on the 15-day injured list on July 4 with a right calf strain.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Cubs’ Jameson Taillon jokes about ‘job’ after Tuesday sweep of Brewers

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 19

Jameson Taillon excels in return as Cubs complete DH sweep

Jameson Taillon threw six quality innings and Michael Busch drove in a pair of runs as the Chicago Cubs posted a 4-1 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, taking both games of a day-night doubleheader against their division rivals.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 7

Chicago Cubs: Assad looks good in rehab start, may come back this weekend; Taillon is next

The Chicago Cubs front office has taken a lot of heat in recent days for failing to acquire a much-needed front-of-rotation starter before the July 31 trade deadline.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 6

Pirates Release Last Player From Jameson Taillon Trade

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates landed a haul of prospects for right-handed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon, but all of them are now gone from the franchise.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Cubs place Jameson Taillon on 15-day IL with calf strain

The Cubs are placing starting pitcher Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list with a strained right calf. The team revealed the news to reporters (including Patrick Mooney of The Athletic) this morning and confirmed the transaction shortly thereafter.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25, 2024