Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Mon 4/1/24 11:40 AM

Tauchman will start in right field and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
After being excluded from the lineup in both of the Cubs' first two games of the season, Tauchman will make his second straight start Monday, with both coming against right-handed pitchers. At least for the time being, Tauchman seems to have secured a regular role against right-handers at the expense of Nick Madrigal, who will hit the bench for the second day in a row while Christopher Morel mans third base. The Cubs are likely to rotate Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki at designated hitter on days that Tauchman picks up starts in the outfield.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Thu 3/28/24 4:46 PM

Tauchman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman was a candidate to serve as the Cubs' DH on Opening Day, but Christopher Morel will get the nod instead with Nick Madrigal starting at third base. Tauchman slashed .252/.363/.377 across 401 plate appearances last season and will operate as Chicago's fourth outfielder to begin the new season.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sun 3/3/24 3:40 PM

Manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that Tauchman will be included on the Cubs' Opening Day roster, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's not a major surprise given the veteran outfielder had a solid .740 OPS in 108 games for Chicago last season, but it's still worth noting given Cody Bellinger was recently re-signed. Tauchman is poised to served as the Cubs' fourth outfielder and isn't likely to have much fantasy utility in that role.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Thu 1/11/24 2:53 PM

Tauchman signed a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman slashed .252/.363/.377 with 48 RBI across 401 plate appearances during his first season with the Cubs, earning a $1.23 million raise in the process. He'll likely begin the season as Chicago's primary center fielder, though the impending arrival of Pete Crow-Armstrong could eventually put a dent into Tauchman's playing time.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sat 9/30/23 4:46 PM

Tauchman will not start Saturday's game against the Brewers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder maintained a surprisingly solid .746 OPS in 81 games through the end of August, but his OPS sits at just .693 in September. With lefty Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee, Tauchman will hit the bench in favor of Patrick Wisdom, who starts at first base, pushing Cody Bellinger to Tauchman's usual spot in center field.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Wed 9/27/23 10:30 PM

Tauchman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5, extra-inning loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman went deep in the third inning, giving him eight long balls for the year. It was the veteran outfielder's first home run since Aug. 8, and he's batting only .238 this month. However, Tauchman should continue to see opportunities against righties in the last few days of the regular season as the Cubs try to secure a playoff spot.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sun 9/24/23 11:43 AM

Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Sunday against Colorado, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman will retreat to the bench as left-hander Ty Blach prepares to start on the mound Sunday. Alexander Canario will instead get the nod in center field and bat ninth.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Tue 9/19/23 4:30 PM

Tauchman is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Cody Bellinger will start in center field and bat third with the Pirates throwing left-hander Bailey Falter. Patrick Wisdom is playing first base and batting eighth. The left-handed-hitting Tauchman has slashed .239/.327/.370 in 53 plate appearances this year versus southpaws.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Wed 9/13/23 12:43 PM

Tauchman is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
It marks the fourth straight game that Tauchman has been absent from the lineup. Three of them have been against lefties -- Wednesday included -- but the presence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and also Christopher Morel heating back up could conspire to force Tauchman to the bench more often than not.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Tue 9/12/23 6:00 PM

Tauchman is not in the lineup Tuesday at Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Pete Crow-Armstrong will start in center field and hit eighth against the Rockies and right-hander Chris Flexen as Christopher Morel occupies the DH role and bats leadoff. Tauchman has gone 2-for-17 with five walks and five strikeouts over his last eight games.