MIKE TAUCHMAN NEWS

Reaches three times in loss Tauchman went 1-for-3 with two walks and an RBI in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Phillies.

Impact With the Cubs eliminated from playoff contention and Ian Happ (back) out of the lineup for the second straight day, Tauchman got another chance to start. The veteran homered Sunday and posted another solid stat line Monday from the leadoff spot. Tauchman could have some short-term fantasy value in the final week of the regular season as Chicago deploys some different lineups, though he figures to revert to a reserve role in 2025, which will push him back off the radar in many formats.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in rare start Sunday Tauchman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals.

Impact Tauchman picked up just his third start over the last month, and he made the most of it with a homer to lead off the bottom of the first inning. It was his first long ball since Aug. 4. The veteran outfielder is up to seven homers, six stolen bases, 27 RBI, 50 runs scored and a .249/.355/.370 slash line across 338 plate appearances this season. Tauchman could pick up some extra playing time over the final week if Ian Happ (undisclosed) remains out of action after getting scratched Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Shota Imanaga stars as the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 5-0

Shota Imanaga pitched seven crisp innings in his sixth consecutive win, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 5-0

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs stave off elimination, beat Nationals 3-1 behind Taillon and Swanson

Jameson Taillon allowed two hits over six innings, Dansby Swanson hit his 16th home run and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 to stave off elimination from postsea...

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies two hits off bench Saturday Tauchman, who appeared as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, went 2-for-2 with two runs scored in Saturday's 14-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact Tauchman made a late appearance in the contest but quickly joined the hit parade, and he recorded his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 4. The veteran outfielder has been squeezed out of a regular role with the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field, which has pushed Cody Bellinger to the corners or the DH spot. Tauchman can still produce when he's in the lineup, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect consistent playing time in the near future.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Powers offense Sunday Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact This was Tauchman's first start since Monday and first action of any kind since Thursday, when he received one at-bat off the bench. The Cubs seem to be getting youngster Pete Crow-Armstrong more run in center field due to his speed and defensive abilities. That's pushed Cody Bellinger to DH and has mostly pushed Tauchman into a reserve role. The 33-year-old's fantasy value takes a hit due to the reduction in playing time.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Steele pitches Cubs past Cardinals 6-2 behind homers from Tauchman and Amaya

Justin Steele pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 for their fourth win in five games

AUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs Mike Tauchman Credits Women's Healthcare For His Walk-Off Against Cardinals Chicago Cubs outfield Mike Tauchman hit a walk-off on the same day his wife visited her OBGYN, again.

AUGUST 2 • OUTKICK.COM

Out of lineup again Friday Tauchman is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Cardinals.

Impact All four of Cody Bellinger's starts since he returned from the injured list have come from the designated hitter spot, as the Cubs appear to be protecting the finger injury that sent him to the IL. The result is Tauchman being out of the lineup for four straight games even after he contributed a walk-off RBI double in Thursday's comeback win. Bellinger should eventually return to playing the field, but until that happens, Tauchman will mostly be a bench bat.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Mike Tauchman Credits Wife's OBGYN for His Walk-Off Hit in Funny Moment The Chicago Cubs, 9.5 games out from the NL Central lead and 6.0 games back from a wild card slot, need a major push to make a run at the 20...

AUGUST 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cubs rally with 3 runs in 9th to top Cardinals 5-4

Pinch-hitter Mike Tauchman doubled in Dansby Swanson with the winning run as the Chicago Cubs scored three times in the ninth inning to rally for a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardi...

AUGUST 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle Thursday Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Tacuhman is not in the starting lineup for the third consecutive day after he didn't start in Wednesday's 13-4 victory over the Reds. Since returning from the injured list due to a groin injury, the 33-year-old is 4-for-31 in an 11 game span. Cody Bellinger is the designated hitter Thursday with Pete Crow-Armstrong entering the lineup in center field, batting eighth.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact With southpaw Nick Lodolo toeing the rubber for the Reds, the lefty-hitting Tauchman will hit the bench Wednesday. Cody Bellinger will get a day out of the outfield and will replace Tauchman as the Cubs' designated hitter.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Tauchman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Tauchman had started in eight of the Cubs' last nine games following his return from the injured list July 19, but he slashed just .129/.182/.129 over those contests. He's still holding down a .690 OPS for the season -- 140 points above Pete Crow-Armstrong's .550 mark -- but Tauchman could nonetheless lose out on work to the former player while he's struggling at the plate. Though he's provided little impact with the bat this season, Crow-Armstrong brings elite speed and defense in center field to the table, while Tauchman has typically been relegated to designated hitter or a corner-outfield spot and isn't nearly as prolific in the running game.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Idle vs. lefty Tauchman is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Royals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Tauchman will begin Sunday's contest on the bench with Kansas City sending southpaw Cole Ragans to the mound. Patrick Wisdom will start at first base and bat second.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in win Tauchman went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Saturday's 9-4 win against the Royals.

Impact Tauchman had gotten off to a slow start since returning from the injured list July 19, going just 2-for-23 across his first seven games back. The outfielder doubled that hit total Saturday, and he should be locked into a fairly regular role moving forward, particularly with Cody Bellinger (finger) out at the moment. Bellinger's return in the near future may squeeze Tauchman a bit, though the latter still played often earlier in the season when Bellinger was healthy.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list The Cubs activated Tauchman (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tauchman missed a month of action with a strained left groin but has been cleared to return to action after playing a couple rehab games. His long-term playing time outlook is a bit cloudy with the Cubs putting Christopher Morel at designated hitter lately, but in the short term with Cody Bellinger (finger) out, Tauchman should see regular starts at least versus righties.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment The Cubs sent Tauchman (groin) to their Arizona Complex League affiliate Monday to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact Tauchman is coming up on the one-month mark of his ongoing absence from a left groin strain but has been cleared to play in rehab games. The 33-year-old might not quite be ready to rejoin the Cubs at the start of the second half, but it shouldn't be too much longer than that, assuming all goes well. Once activated, Tauchman should return to seeing regular starts against right-handed pitching.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs take on the Angels with series tied 1-1

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels look to end road losing streak, play the Cubs

The Los Angeles Angels will look to break their five-game road slide in a matchup against the Chicago Cubs

JULY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ leads Cubs against the Angels after 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs play the Los Angeles Angels after Ian Happ's four-hit game on Thursday

JULY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies bring 1-0 series lead over Cubs into game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs

JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs place OF Mike Tauchman on IL, recall INF Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Mike Tauchman on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain before Tuesday’s game with the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds win their 7th straight, getting 3 RBIs from TJ Friedl in a 4-3 victory over the Cubs

TJ Friedl homered and drove in three runs, Andrew Abbott pitched five effective innings and the Cincinnati Reds won their seventh straight, 4-3 over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds play the Cubs in first of 4-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs to begin a four-game series

JUNE 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS