Jameson Taillon

Jameson Taillon allowed five home runs on Saturday and surrendered eight runs on eight hits over five innings in the Cubs' 8-3 loss to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Taillon gave up a three-run home run in the first, two solo shots in the third, one two-run homer in the fifth, and another solo shot to the only batter he faced in the sixth. The veteran now leads the majors with 16 home runs allowed in nine starts this season and the five home runs he served up on Saturday were one shy of tying the major league record. When Taillon has been on, he's been quite good as he has allowed three earned runs or fewer in six of his nine starts. He also has a respectable 42:17 K:BB ratio in 50 innings this season. But, the home runs have become a major problem and he is on pace to take a run at a record he doesn't want. Bert Blyleven currently holds the record for most home runs allowed in a season in the modern era with 50 back in 1986. Taillon is 2-3 with a 4.97 ERA and is scheduled to take on the Astros on Friday.

Jameson Taillon allowed one run on four hits in 5.1 innings, walked two and struck out four, as the Cubs were blanked by the Rangers, 3-0, on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Taillon went toe-to-toe with Jacob deGrom on Sunday, but the Cubs' righthander was on the short-end of a 1-0 score when he exited with one out in the sixth. Taillon has now allowed three earned runs or fewer in five of his eight starts this season. He is 2-2 with a 3.94 ERA and a 40:16 K:BB ratio in 45.2 innings and is scheduled to beat the Rangers again on Wednesday.

Jameson Taillon allowed two runs on five hits, walked one, and struck out five across 5.2 innings in a no-decision on Tuesday. The Cubs defeated the Reds in 10 innings, 3-2.

Fantasy Impact

Taillon allowed two solo home runs - one to JJ Bleday in the fourth and the other to Nathaniel Lowe in the sixth - and has now given up 11 homers this season. Only Washington's Zack Littell (13) has allowed more homers in the majors than Taillon on the year. Taillon threw exactly 100 pitches and has reached the century mark in three of his seven starts. All in all, it has been a respectable start for the veteran as he is 2-1 with a 4.24 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP in 40.1 innings. Taillon is scheduled to square off against the Rangers in his next start on Sunday.

Jameson Taillon picked up his second win of the season on Wednesday after allowing three runs on three hits in seven innings against the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Taillon walked one and struck out six to improve to 2-1 on the year. He allowed three hits, but two of the hits were home runs - a solo shot by Miguel Andujar and a two-run blast by Nick Castellanos. Otherwise, it was a strong outing from the veteran, who will take a 4.41 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP into his next start against the Reds on Tuesday.

Jameson Taillon allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings in Friday’s win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Taillon has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing three or more runs in three of his last four starts. The right-hander has been one of many frustrating options in the Cubs rotation early in the season, posting a 4.55 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with an 8.1 K/9, and 2.08 K/BB across five starts.