OUTMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sun 6/2/24 1:59 PM

Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman started the previous five games and will take a seat Sunday after he went 5-for-20 with a double, an RBI and three runs during that stretch. Christopher Morel will serve as Chicago's designated hitter Sunday while David Bote starts at third base.

OUTMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sat 5/25/24 11:24 PM

Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman has three multi-hit efforts over his last eight games, going 9-for-33 (.273) in that span. His steal Saturday was his fourth of the season, three of which have been in May. The 33-year-old is slashing a fine .263/.376/.410 with four home runs, 16 RBI, 30 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple over 186 plate appearances. Tauchman is in a strong-side platoon role, but he's hitting leadoff against right-handed pitchers.

OUTMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Wed 5/22/24 6:45 PM

Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Tauchman will retreat to the bench Wednesday while southpaw Max Fried takes the hill for Atlanta. He'll indirectly cede his spot in the lineup to infielder Nick Madrigal, who draws the start at third base while Christopher Morel replaces Tauchman as the Cubs' designated hitter.

OUTMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Tue 5/21/24 11:14 PM

Tauchman went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3, 10-inning win over Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman served as the leadoff hitter and DH in this one, and he continued his solid play, pushing his average to .262 and his OPS to .789. The veteran is seeing regular time at DH and in right field, with Seiya Suzuki also in the mix for both spots. Tauchman isn't the most exciting fantasy option, but he's worth a look in deeper formats given his role and production.

OUTMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Wed 5/15/24 10:31 PM

Tauchman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-1 win over Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman was effective from the leadoff spot as he delivered his fourth home run of the season and first since April 28. The veteran started in left field in this one with Ian Happ getting the night off, but the Cubs now have a crowded outfield that features Tauchman, Happ, Cody Bellinger, Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong. This could push Tauchman to the bench on a frequent basis, though the team seems intent on getting him regular playing time, and he's earned it with a strong .821 OPS so far.

OUTMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Tue 4/30/24 11:00 PM

Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman had half of Chicago's hits in the sluggish loss, pushing his season average up to .307 in the process. With Seiya Suzuki (oblique) and Cody Bellinger (ribs) both on the injured list, Tauchman has seen plenty of playing time recently, and the veteran has responded. He should remain a solid short-term fantasy asset, though his long-term outlook is a bit murkier, as it depends on how quickly the other outfielders are able to return to the lineup.

OUTMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Mon 4/29/24 6:46 AM

Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman instilled some life in the Cubs, as he was able to tie the game up with a three-run homer in the eighth off of Chris Martin. The 33-year-old has been the Cubs' best hitter over the last week and a half, slashing .400/.500/.743 with three homers, nine RBI, eight runs and a 6:8 BB:K over 11 games since April 17. The Cubs will have a crowded outfield once they get the likes of Cody Bellinger (ribs) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique) back from their respective injuries, but for now Tauchman is seizing his opportunity as an everyday player.

OUTMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Tue 4/23/24 11:38 PM

Tauchman went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a solo home run during Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman entered Tuesday's game homerless on the year, a surprising fact considering his monstrous performance. He tagged J.P. France for a three-run shot in the first frame and followed up the long ball with a solo shot in the eighth inning. Tauchman has collected multiple hits in three of his last six games, batting .450 with six RBI and five runs scored during that stretch.

OUTMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sat 4/20/24 10:30 AM

Tauchman went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 8-3 win over the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman entered the game as a pinch hitter for Nick Madrigal in the fifth inning, and he responded with his second straight multi-hit performance. Ian Happ was also lifted from this game in the seventh with hamstring tightness and was replaced by Alexander Canario. If Happ has to miss any time moving forward, Tauchman is an option to fill in there, though he'd likely continue to sit against southpaws.

OUTMike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Tue 4/16/24 7:44 PM

Tauchman is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman will take a seat as Chicago will square off with left-hander Tommy Henry on the mound for Arizona on Tuesday. Righty bat Alexander Canario will take over in right field and bat ninth against the Diamondbacks.