Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 6/4/25 12:54 AM

Taylor went 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, two runs scored and one steal in Tuesday's victory over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
​​Taylor played a pivotal role in Tuesday's win, drawing an RBI walk in the fourth inning and later launching a three-run homer in the sixth. The 34-year-old's overall season slash line of .206/.277/.374 with 14 RBI isn't impressive, but his .250/.338/.464 line with 12 RBI over the past 30 games is an encouraging sign. The 2021 Gold Glove winner will always provide value with his defense, but an offensive surge is a welcome development.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Thu 5/15/25 1:19 AM

Taylor went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor has been in the lineup for two straight games, even with Luis Robert back in the lineup. Both of those starts have come against left-handed pitching, though Taylor is likely to lose playing time to Joshua Palacios against right-handed pitching. He performed well with the opportunity Wednesday but is hitting just .198/.258/.360 across 94 plate appearances for the season.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 5/11/25 12:55 PM

Taylor will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor will draw his fourth consecutive start and his sixth in seven games, but his playing time is expected to begin trending down. Luis Robert (ankle) is missing a second straight game but is available off the bench Sunday and is likely to rejoin the lineup Tuesday in Cincinnati. Once Robert returns, Taylor will be left to fend with Brooks Baldwin and Joshua Palacios for playing time in the corner outfield spots.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 4/26/25 9:49 PM

Taylor went 3-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-3 win versus the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder drew the start with left-handed Jeffrey Springs on the mound and made the most of it. Taylor notched the first three-double game in his 12-year career, hitting two off Springs and one off reliever Noah Murdock. The 34-year-old is currently in a short-side platoon role and has slashed .196/.237/.357 across 59 plate appearances.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 4/23/25 5:56 PM

Taylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Since Andrew Benintendi returned from the 10-day injured list last Thursday, Taylor has faded into more of a part-time role in the Chicago outfield. He'll be on the bench Wednesday for the third time in the last four games.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Wed 4/16/25 5:21 PM

Taylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor will take a seat after he had drawn starts in the outfield in each of the last six games, with five coming in left field. Brooks Baldwin will man left field Wednesday, but Taylor could settle in as the primary option at the position while Andrew Benintendi (adductor) is on the injured list.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sun 4/13/25 1:23 PM

Taylor will start in left field and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
The 34-year-old will pick up a fifth straight start Sunday and looks like he'll be in line for a near-everyday role in the outfield while both Andrew Benintendi (adductor) and Mike Tauchman (hamstring) are on the shelf. Taylor heads into the series finale with a .222/.276/.370 slash line, one home run and two stolen bases over 29 plate appearances.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Fri 4/11/25 10:57 PM

Taylor went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and three runs scored in Friday's 11-1 win over the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor's playing time could be in line for a boost after Mike Tauchman (hamstring) landed on the injured list Thursday. Taylor started in center field Thursday and moved to left for Friday's game with Luis Robert coming back into the lineup after a day off. Taylor's glove is good enough to keep him in the lineup, and he'll add a bit of speed when he plays as well. He's already got two steals over 10 contests this season while batting .250 (6-for-24) with a home run, two RBI and six runs scored across 26 plate appearances.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Mon 3/31/25 8:25 PM

Taylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 9-0 win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor logged his first homer of the season Monday when he took Chris Paddack deep to center field for a two-run shot. It was Taylor's second start in four games in left field, and he is expected to serve in a reserve role in the outfield this season, though his starting opportunities will dwindle once Mike Tauchman (hamstring) returns from the 10-day injured list.

Michael A. Taylor
OF CWS
Sat 3/29/25 10:56 AM

Taylor isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor went 1-for-3 with a run scored in a win over Los Angeles on Thursday but will take a seat Saturday against right-hander Jose Soriano. Luis Robert will fill the vacancy in center field while Nick Maton serves as Chicago's designated hitter, batting fifth.