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Mike Tauchman: No contract from Cubs
The Cubs non-tendered Mike Tauchman on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.Tauchman will enter free agency after spending the last two seasons with the Cubs. He missed about a month of the 2024 regular season due to a Grade 2 groin strain he suffered in mid-June, and he finished the campaign with a .248/.357/.366 slash line, six stolen bases, seven home runs and 29 RBI over 350 plate appearances.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Reaches three times in loss
Mike Tauchman went 1-for-3 with two walks and an RBI in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Phillies.With the Chicago Cubs eliminated from playoff contention and Ian Happ (back) out of the lineup for the second straight day, Tauchman got another chance to start. The veteran homered Sunday and posted another solid stat line Monday from the leadoff spot. Tauchman could have some short-term fantasy value in the final week of the regular season as Chicago deploys some different lineups, though he figures to revert to a reserve role in 2025, which will push him back off the radar in most formats.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Homers in rare start Sunday
Mike Tauchman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals.Tauchman picked up just his third start over the last month, and he made the most of it with a homer to lead off the bottom of the first inning. It was his first long ball since Aug. 4. The veteran outfielder is up to seven homers, six stolen bases, 27 RBI, 50 runs scored and a .249/.355/.370 slash line across 338 plate appearances this season. Tauchman could pick up some extra playing time over the final week if Ian Happ (undisclosed) remains out of action after getting scratched Sunday.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Tallies two hits off bench Saturday
Mike Tauchman, who appeared as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, went 2-for-2 with two runs scored in Saturday's 14-2 win over the Marlins.Tauchman made a late appearance in the contest but quickly joined the hit parade, and he recorded his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 4. The veteran outfielder has been squeezed out of a regular role with the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field, which has pushed Cody Bellinger to the corners or the DH spot. Tauchman can still produce when he's in the lineup, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect consistent playing time in the near future.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Powers offense Sunday
Mike Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Cardinals.Tauchman made his first start since Monday and saw his first action of any kind since Thursday, when he received one at-bat off the bench. The Chicago Cubs seem to be giving youngster Pete Crow-Armstrong more run in center field due to his speed and defensive abilities. With Crow-Armstrong gaining a foothold in the outfield, Cody Bellinger has been logging more time at designated hitter while relegating Tauchman to a reserve role. The 33-year-old's fantasy value takes a hit due to the reduction in playing time.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Out of lineup again Friday
Mike Tauchman is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Cardinals.All four of Cody Bellinger's starts since he returned from the injured list have come from the designated hitter spot, as the Chicago Cubs appear to be protecting the finger injury that sent him to the IL. The result is Tauchman being out of the lineup for four straight games even after he contributed a walk-off RBI double in Thursday's comeback win. Bellinger should eventually return to playing the field, but until that happens, Tauchman will mostly be a bench bat.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Idle Thursday
Mike Tauchman isn't in the Chicago Cubs' lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.Tacuhman is not in the starting lineup for the third consecutive day after he didn't start in Wednesday's 13-4 victory over the Reds. Since returning from the injured list due to a groin injury, the 33-year-old is 4-for-31 in an 11-game span. Cody Bellinger is the designated hitter Thursday with Pete Crow-Armstrong entering the lineup in center field, batting eighth.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: On bench Wednesday
Mike Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.With southpaw Nick Lodolo toeing the rubber for the Reds, the lefty-hitting Tauchman will hit the bench Wednesday. Cody Bellinger will get a day out of the outfield and will replace Tauchman as the Chicago Cubs' designated hitter.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Not starting Tuesday
Mike Tauchman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.Tauchman had started in eight of the Chicago Cubs' last nine games following his return from the injured list July 19, but he slashed just .129/.182/.129 over those contests. He's still holding down a .690 OPS for the season -- 140 points above Pete Crow-Armstrong's .550 mark -- but Tauchman could nonetheless lose out on work to the former player while he's struggling at the plate. Though he's provided little impact with the bat this season, Crow-Armstrong brings elite speed and defense in center field to the table, while Tauchman has typically been relegated to designated hitter or a corner-outfield spot and isn't nearly as prolific in the running game.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Idle vs. lefty
Mike Tauchman is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Royals.The lefty-hitting Tauchman will begin Sunday's contest on the bench with Kansas City sending southpaw Cole Ragans to the mound. Seiya Suzuki will start in right field and bat third.
Mike Tauchman
#40 RF / Chi. Cubs / EXP: 7YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 220 lb Age: 33 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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