JULY 30, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
MIKE TAUCHMAN #40 - RIGHT FIELDER - CHICAGO CUBS
7 HR •
29 RBI •
.248 AVG
7 HR
29 RBI
.248 AVG
Chicago Cubs: Mike Tauchman making most of his opportunity Mike Tauchman's journey back to the majors with the Chicago Cubs started with his 2022 season in the Korea Baseball Organization.
Win-now mode: Mike Tauchman's spectacular catch might be moment Cubs became trade-deadline buyers “That was nuts,” Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said after Friday night’s 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
JULY 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Watch: Cubs' Mike Tauchman saves game, robs Cardinals of walk-off home run in final at-bat The Cubs' Mike Tauchman recorded about as epic a final out as you'll ever see, pulling the ball back into the yard to prevent a walk-off hom...
JULY 29, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Out versus southpaw Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Friday against the Cardinals.
Impact Left-hander Jordan Montgomery will start for the Cards on Friday, so the left-handed bat of Tauchman will remain in Chicago's dugout. Cody Bellinger will start in center field, allowing Trey Mancini to start at first base and bat seventh.
JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits, homer in win Tauchman went 3-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's victory over the Cardinals.
Impact Tauchman's been swinging the bat well since the All-Star break, going 13-for-41 (.317) with two homers and 12 RBI over his last 11 games. The 32-year-old outfielder is now slashing .257/.357/.391 with five homers, 33 RBI, 34 runs scored and three steals across 211 plate appearances this season while taking over as the Cubs' primary leadoff hitter.
JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty Tauchman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals.
Impact Tauchman has a 1.088 OPS in eight games since the All-Star break but will head to the bench Sunday with lefty Jordan Montgomery on the mound for St. Louis. Cody Bellinger will shift to center field while Trey Mancini starts at first base.
JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Thursday Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.
Impact Tauchman will get a breather after going 3-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against Washington. Cody Bellinger will start in center field Thursday, moving Trey Mancini to first base and Miguel Amaya in as Chicago's designated hitter.
JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Big game from leadoff spot Tauchman went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two doubles, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.
Impact Tauchman was dialed in from the leadoff spot, delivering his first three-hit game since June 19 and just his second multi-hit effort since then. He's seen his role reduced somewhat with the return of Cody Bellinger, though Bellinger is also seeing time at first base, which was the case Wednesday. Tauchman could continue to have some sneaky fantasy value if he's able to stick in the lineup most days.
JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Monday Tauchman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Tauchman will retreat to the bench Monday after a big showing Sunday in which he went 2-for-2 with three walks, two runs and an RBI in an 11-5 loss to the Red Sox. The 32-year-old has made five of his last six starts as the Cubs' designated hitter and seems likely to see most of his playing time at that spot moving forward while Cody Bellinger settles back into a full-time role in center field following a brief run of starts at first base following his return from the injured list in late June.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Sunday Tauchman starting in center field and batting first in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Tauchman is back in the lineup after getting Saturday off. The return of Cody Bellinger has complicated the playing time equation, though he can also play first base, as is the case Sunday. Bellinger will still likely see the bulk of his time in center moving forward, which would probably push Tauchman into more of a reserve role. He started off hot for the Cubs but is batting just .150 over his last 15 games.
JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Tauchman's heroics push Cubs past Brewers Mike Tauchman hit a game-tying, two-run double in the ninth inning, then scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error by Milwaukee third base...
JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mike Tauchman keys 3-run 9th in the Cubs' 4-3 victory over the Brewers
Mike Tauchman doubled in two runs and scored in a three-run ninth inning off All-Star closer Devin Williams and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednes...JULY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Handling right field Monday Tauchman is starting in right field and batting leadoff Monday versus the Brewers.
Impact Tauchman has continued playing regularly and batting leadoff against right-handers even after Cody Bellinger returned to center field, having started four of the last five games. That's been due in part to Seiya Suzuki being a little banged up, but the Cubs clearly like his .367 on-base percentage in the leadoff spot.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus lefty Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Tuesday against Philadelphia, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact With lefty Ranger Suarez set to take the mound for Philadelphia, Tauchman will remain in the Cubs' bench to start Tuesday's contest. Christopher Morel will take Tauchman's place in center field and Trey Mancini will serve as Chicago's designated hitter while batting sixth.
JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals in London, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Tauchman went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run in Saturday's contest and will head to the bench Sunday with lefty Matthew Liberatore pitching for St. Louis. Christopher Morel will shift to center field while Miguel Amaya serves as the designated hitter.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Tauchman makes 2nd appearance in London Series, this time with Cubs: 'Hopefully we can give them another show' Hours before the New York Yankees’ flight departed for England to play in the first London Series in 2019, outfielder Mike Tauchman was leav...
JUNE 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mike Tauchman makes 2nd appearance in London Series, this time with Cubs: 'Hopefully we can give them another show' Hours before the New York Yankees’ flight departed for England to play in the first London Series in 2019, outfielder Mike Tauchman was leav...
JUNE 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Goes deep again Tuesday Tauchman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.
Impact Tauchman was 0-for-3 before he delivered a home run in the eighth inning, his second in the last three games. The outfielder had no long balls in 26 games before then, so the power has come out of nowhere recently. Tauchman has been a pleasant surprise as Chicago's leadoff man with .295 batting average and .805 OPS on the season.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leads offense Monday Tauchman went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 8-0 win over the Pirates.
Impact Tauchman once again had a productive day from the leadoff spot, as he's now batting .324 over his last 10 games with 10 runs scored and seven RBI. The veteran has taken over as the team's primary option in center field lately as well, with Cody Bellinger playing at first base now that he's healthy. The Cubs likely won't try to fix what's not broken, so Tauchman should stick as the leadoff hitter for the foreseeable future.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Tauchman, Cubs hand Pirates 7th straight loss Mike Tauchman drove in three runs with a pair of singles and Drew Smyly combined with three relievers on a five-hit shutout as the visiting...
JUNE 20, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Hits leadoff home run Sunday Tauchman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.
Impact Tauchman got the scoring started, delivering his first home run of the season to lead off the game for the Cubs in the bottom of the first inning. The veteran is seeing regular playing time in center field even with Cody Bellinger back, as the latter is seeing time at first base with Matt Mervis back in the minors. As long as Bellinger plays at first, Tauchman may be the top option in center, and he figures to keep leading off as well.
JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Collects three hits Wednesday Tauchman went 3-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Pirates.
Impact Tauchman was the ideal leadoff hitter in this one, reaching base on three singles ahead of the heart of the Cubs' order. The outfielder made his team debut on May 19 and has carved out a role with Cody Bellinger (knee) on the injured list. Tauchman is now batting .299 and should continue to earn regular playing time as long as Bellinger is out.
JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus lefty Monday Tauchman is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Padres, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Tauchman will remain on the bench for the second straight game Monday as the Cubs face left-hander Blake Snell and wrap up their series with San Diego. Christopher Morel will draw another start in center field and bat ninth against the Padres.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Palatine native Mike Tauchman made his presence known during Wrigley Field debut Before the Cubs left for the West Coast, Palatine native Mike Tauchman talked about his first experience playing at Wrigley Field, when he s...
JUNE 5, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Gets Sunday off Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact After starting each of the last 12 games in center field while slashing .294/.444/.324 over that span, Tauchman will duck out of the lineup Sunday while Christopher Morel picks up a start in his stead. Cody Bellinger (knee) has begun a running progression and could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list by the end of the next week, so Tauchman's time as a regular in the Chicago outfield could soon come to an end.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
