10DMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Tue 8/1/23 11:14 PM

Tauchman went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, three runs scored and four total RBI in Tuesday's 20-9 win over the Reds. He also stole a base.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman was in the fortunate spot of batting leadoff during Chicago's offensive explosion, and he responded with a big fantasy line. With the newly acquired Jeimer Candelario starting at first base and Cody Bellinger in center, it was promising to see Tauchman still start, as he got right field. If he continues to see regular playing time, especially from the leadoff spot, Tauchman could have some solid fantasy value the rest of the way with the Cubs seemingly hitting their stride at the plate.

10DMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Mon 7/31/23 4:54 PM

Tauchman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Tauchman will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Reds bring southpaw Andrew Abbott to the bump for the series opener. With Tauchman on the bench, Cody Bellinger will draw the start in center field and Trey Mancini will pick up a start at first base.

10DMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sun 7/30/23 2:11 PM

Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman went 7-for-12 with a home run, a double, three RBI and an additional run in the first three games of the series in St. Louis and even made a game-winning catch in center field Friday to rob what would have been a walk-off home run, but he'll head to the bench for the finale. With southpaw Steven Matz on the hill for St. Louis, Cubs manager David Ross will turn to the right-handed-hitting Trey Mancini to replace the lefty-hitting Tauchman in the lineup.

10DMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sun 7/30/23 9:15 AM

Tauchman went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Despite the return of Cody Bellinger, Tauchman is continuing to see opportunities in center field, as Bellinger is seeing plenty of time at first base. Tauchman has responded by batting .359 over his last 10 games with two home runs, eight runs scored and 11 RBI, which has made him a solid fantasy contributor.

10DMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Fri 7/28/23 6:14 PM

Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Friday against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
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.

10DMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Fri 7/28/23 12:58 AM

Tauchman went 3-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's victory over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
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.

10DMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sun 7/23/23 2:09 PM

Tauchman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
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.

10DMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Thu 7/20/23 4:47 PM

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

10DMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Wed 7/19/23 11:23 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

10DMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Mon 7/17/23 5:03 PM

Tauchman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.