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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.

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The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. The team is treading water, though it looks like a nosedive, and people are writing swan songs about their Central division title hopes, based on the dismal math.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 13

Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 13 Taillon steps up

Right-hander Edwardo Melendez was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs. The Iowa Cubs tore a hole in the Worcester Red Sox, 1-0. Jameson Taillon turned in a dominating rehab appearance, allowing just two hits over 5.1 innings.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 12

Miguel Amaya, Javier Assad and Jameson Taillon appear ready to return to the Cubs

Earlier this morning, Josh’s BCB After Dark covered the likely return of Miguel Amaya to the Cubs: Miguel Amaya’s minor league rehab is over as he’s spent the maximum 20 days on it.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 8

Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 8

The Cubs have signed outfielder Forrest Wall to a minor league deal. He joins Triple-A Iowa. The Iowa Cubs cast out the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 10-5. Jameson Taillon made a rehab start for Iowa tonight and he looked good.

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.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / August 7

Pirates Release Former Yankees Prospect

The Pittsburgh Pirates have parted ways with the final player they received from the New York Yankees in the Jameson Taillon trade, which was finalized in January 2021.

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 / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 5

Cubs Starter Jameson Taillon Says He's Not Worried About Disastrous Rehab Start

In the wake of the Michael Soroka injury news, the Chicago Cubs are relying on Jameson Taillon to come back from his calf strain and be an effective pitcher for them going forward.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 4

Chicago Cubs workhorse starter gets absolutely shellacked in worrying first rehab appearance

The Chicago Cubs are battling for the lead in the NL Central Division, but the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers don’t ever seem to lose. As things sit right now, the Cubs are two games behind the first place slot as they work their way through the crucial month of August.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 30

Cubs Starter Jameson Taillon Nearing Return With Triple-A Rehab Date Set

General manager for the Chicago Cubs, Craig Counsell, had hopeful news for the return of one of their more reliable starters this season, Jameson Tallion.

Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / July 25

Injured Chicago Cubs Pitchers Working Toward Return

CHICAGO –– As the Cubs prepare for Game 1 of the Crosstown Classic Friday against the White Sox at Rate Field, two pitchers are working to rejoin the club.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Cubs Predicted to Reunite With Member of 2016 World Series Team at MLB Trade Deadline

Starting pitching is the Chicago Cubs’ main need at the MLB trade deadline later this month. As if it wasn’t a need already, with the loss of Jameson Taillon, the Cubs desperately need help on the mound.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 6

Price tag went up for Chicago Cubs preferred trade target: Report

The Chicago Cubs have yet to make a major move before the trade deadline on July 31. The deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Cubs have yet another need for a starting pitcher after Jameson Taillon was placed on the 15-day injured list for a calf injury.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 6

Cubs Reportedly Have Aggressive Deadline Mentality To Acquire Starting Pitching

The Chicago Cubs need help in their rotation. Already without Justin Steele for the remainder of this season and much of the next, the loss of Jameson Taillon to the injured list is a huge blow for a unit that already didn't have much depth coming into the year when those two were healthy.

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Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 5

Chicago Cubs: An 'encouraging' injury update on key starting pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have been propelled along by the incredible surge their potent and versatile offense has provided. Friday’s historic 8-home run 11-3 rout of the St.

Athletics News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 5

Injury to Jameson Taillon Should Raise Cubs' Trade Deadline Urgency

The Chicago Cubs have muscled their way through the first part of the season. They sit comfortably in first place of the NL Central in large part due to the fact they have arguably the best offense in Major League Baseball.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 5

Cubs Bring Back One of Their Former First-Round Picks

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in desperate need of more pitching. Already knowing they were going to try and add an arm or two ahead of the trade deadline, the latest calf strain to Jameson Taillon that is going to keep him out for a significant amount of time has created some more urgency to ensure an addition happens.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 4

Jameson Taillon Lands on IL with Calf Strain; Chris Flexen Set to Take Rotation Spot

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon has landed on the 15-day IL with a right calf strain, the team announced on Friday. This injury comes at a crucial moment for the Cubs, who are gearing up for a pivotal series against their division rivals, the St.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

Report: Jameson Taillon Placed on IL; Jordan Wicks Recalled

Retroactive to July 1st, the Cubs are placing starting pitcher Jameson Taillon on the 15-day IL and recalling Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa. As reported by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, Taillon strained his right calf.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 4

Cubs place RHP Jameson Taillon (calf) on injured list

The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right calf strain. Manager Craig Counsell told reporters he expects Taillon to be sidelined for more than a month for an injury that occurred during a between-start workout.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / June 30

Chicago Cubs’ Craig Counsell called out by ESPN reporter for controversial decision

Frustrations are, well, brewing for Chicago Cubs fans as they watched the Milwaukee Brewers pull within 1.5 games of first place in the NL Central on Sunday.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 19

Cubs' Jameson Taillon looks to stay strong in clash vs. Brewers

Right-hander Jameson Taillon will try to win his sixth consecutive start on Thursday afternoon when the Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of a shortened series.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 12

Cubs' Jameson Taillon aims to extend hot streak vs. Pirates

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon is on quite the roll with wins in each of his last four starts. That's a nice stretch to be certain, but Taillon isn't interested in resting on his laurels.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30, 2024