Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks to begin rehab assignment this week Hendricks is targeting four innings Thursday in his first rehab start for Triple-A Iowa. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2023
Cubs’ four-game winning streak snapped Javier Assad took the rotation spot vacated Thursday night when Jameson Taillon went on the 15-day injured list with a mild-to-moderate groin strain. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2023
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon heads to the injured list while Kyle Hendricks nears a minor league rehab stint CHICAGO — The first test of the Chicago Cubs starting pitching depth has arrived. Chicago Tribune · Apr 21, 2023
Cubs lose 2-1 to Dodgers in walk-off, series tied David Peralta’s walk-off single decided the game. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2023
David Peralta’s two-run, pinch-hit single gives Dodgers walk-off victory over Cubs LOS ANGELES — An offense that mustered only two hits for eight innings and trailed by a run for most of the game came to life in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night, David Peralta delivering a clutch two-out, two-run, pinch-hit single to right field to lift the… Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon finishes strong but falls to 0-2 “I felt a little robotic, not quite as aggressive,” the righty said. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2023
Paul Sullivan: Will Chicago Cubs ask starters to go longer this year? Despite short debut, Jameson Taillon says ‘innings are sexy again.’ CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon has a theory on the evolution of starting pitching. Chicago Tribune · Apr 3, 2023
Jameson Taillon struggles in Cubs debut, Brewers take opening series His lack of pinpoint control forced manager David Ross to pull him after only four innings. The Brewers followed with a blend of patience and well-placed hits in a five-run sixth. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023
Wrigley Field will host the ‘start of a new journey’ on Opening Day Cubs debuts are on deck for the players who signed this offseason. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023
David Ross compliments Caleb Kilian’s growth: ‘Confidence has continued to build’ Rain also washed away Jameson Taillon’s scheduled simulated game Wednesday morning. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 16, 2023
How catcher Tucker Barnhart is earning Cubs pitchers’ trust The veteran catcher leaning his new pitching staff with the extra pressure of the new pitch clock. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2023
Cubs left-hander Justin Steele ‘in a really good spot’ despite arm fatigue Notebook: Right-hander Jameson Taillon makes his spring debut, and the pitch clock causes confusion in Scottsdale. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2023
Pitch clock could spark drama — but at least it’ll play out in spring training Cubs pitching prospects who experienced the pitch clock in the minors last year say the adjustment just takes time. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2023
Why Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon is developing a new sweeper slider The process began in earnest after Taillon signed with the Cubs in December. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023 Cubs pitchers enter spring training with head start on previous years Lefty Justin Steele spent much of the offseason in Arizona, training at the Cubs’ complex in Mesa, something that wasn’t available to him during the lockout last year.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023 Spring-training preview: Storylines to follow at Cubs camp Spring training officially begins Wednesday for the Cubs, as they hold their first formal pitchers and catchers workout.
Chicago Tribune · Feb 12, 2023 Can Seiya Suzuki be an offensive force? 3 storylines to watch at Cubs spring training. CHICAGO — The first glimpse of the Chicago Cubs’ revamped roster can finally be counted down in days, not weeks.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 16, 2023 Why Kyle Hendricks — unlikely to be ready by Chicago Cubs opening day — is focusing on shortening his arm path in his recovery Kyle Hendricks is keeping a methodical, big-picture focus through his rehab process.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 4, 2023 Psychology 101: How veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart fits with Cubs pitching staff Barnhart, with over eight years of major-league service time under his belt, has caught pitching staffs of all makeups.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022 ‘Not a finished product’: Measuring the Cubs’ improvement so far this offseason The additions of Dansby Swanson, Jameson Taillon, Cody Bellinger and others have undoubtedly made the Cubs better. The question is, exactly how much have those signings changed the Cubs’ 2023 outlook?
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022 Inside the meeting that set the Cubs apart in their pursuit of Jameson Taillon The Cubs made Taillon’s four-year deal official on Monday.
Chicago Tribune · Dec 8, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Willson Contreras is a St. Louis Cardinal — and we still don’t know why the Chicago Cubs didn’t want to keep him Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer assuredly said all the right things about catcher Willson Contreras after his agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals was revealed.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 8, 2022 David Murphy: Breaking down the Phillies’ signings of Taijuan Walker and Matt Strahm, and what they do next Those annoying dinging sounds that you hear are the push alerts from John Middleton’s online banking apps. Two more transactions have gone through. Taijuan Walker, Matt Strahm ... welcome to the club, and stay tuned.
Chicago Tribune · Dec 8, 2022 Cubs add right-hander Jameson Taillon to their rotation with a 4-year, $68 million deal CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs’ upgrades at the winter meetings aren’t stopping in center field.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2022 Report: Cubs to Sign Pitcher Jameson Taillon Taillon joins Chicago after two quality seasons with the Yankees, adding to the Cubs’ offseason overhaul.