Jameson Taillon struggles again in Cubs' 8-7 loss to Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Jameson Taillon faced significant challenges during the Chicago Cubs' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 26, resulting in an 8-7 loss. Taillon allowed seven runs, including three home runs, contributing to a six-run deficit after the Cubs briefly led. Despite a late rally, the Cubs could not overcome the significant gap, raising questions about Taillon’s future in the rotation as he has allowed 25 home runs this season. Cubs manager Craig Counsell indicated discussions will be held regarding Taillon's next start ahead of the trade deadline, as the team seeks a potential rotation upgrade.
- •Cubs led 1-0 before trailing 7-1 in the game.
- •Cubs scored three runs in the fourth inning, including an RBI triple from Pete Crow-Armstrong.
- •Taillon has allowed home runs in 12 of 15 starts this season.
- •Cubs expected to discuss Taillon's next start and may consider Javier Assad.
- •Trade deadline is August 3, impacting potential roster decisions.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Why the Chicago Cubs decided now was the right time to move on from right-hander Jameson Taillon
- 10:37 PMESPN MLB — Cubs DFA veteran pitcher Taillon amid struggles
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs DFA veteran starter Jameson Taillon amid career-worst season on heels of 3-HR meltdown in loss to Pirates
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs face a tough Jameson Taillon decision as veteran doomed again by costly home runs in 8-7 loss
"ST. LOUIS — Twenty-four hours earlier, Jameson Taillon’s self-assessment of another poor start came with a dose of reality of life in the big leagues. Taillon knew his 2026 performance — a 5.92 ERA through 15 starts with 25 home runs allowed in 76 innings — wasn’t cutting it for a Chicago Cubs team looking to secure their playoff position and make a deep run in October. “The results speak for ...
"PITTSBURGH — Jameson Taillon’s future in the Chicago Cubs’ rotation became uncertain Sunday. Pitching in the ballpark where he spent the first four years of his big-league career, the veteran experienced one of his toughest starts with the Cubs in Sunday’s series finale. With a chance to secure a sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Taillon got tagged for seven runs off three home runs, ...
"Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday, one day after giving up seven runs in four innings against the Pirates.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:50 AMWhy the Chicago Cubs decided now was the right time to move on from right-hander Jameson Taillon
ST. LOUIS — Twenty-four hours earlier, Jameson Taillon’s self-assessment of another poor start came with a dose of reality of life in the big leagues. Taillon knew his 2026 performance — a 5.92 ERA through 15 starts with 25 home runs allowed in 76 innings — wasn’t cutting it for a Chicago Cubs team looking to secure their playoff position and make a deep run in October. “The results speak for ...
- ESPN MLBJul 27, 2026, 10:37 PMCubs DFA veteran pitcher Taillon amid struggles
Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday, one day after giving up seven runs in four innings against the Pirates.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:44 PMCubs DFA veteran starter Jameson Taillon amid career-worst season on heels of 3-HR meltdown in loss to Pirates
Taillon's given up an NL-high 25 home runs and has a career-worst 5.92 ERA in 15 starts.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:15 PMChicago Cubs face a tough Jameson Taillon decision as veteran doomed again by costly home runs in 8-7 loss
PITTSBURGH — Jameson Taillon’s future in the Chicago Cubs’ rotation became uncertain Sunday. Pitching in the ballpark where he spent the first four years of his big-league career, the veteran experienced one of his toughest starts with the Cubs in Sunday’s series finale. With a chance to secure a sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Taillon got tagged for seven runs off three home runs, ...
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