As Jameson Taillon delivers a win in his season debut, Cubs rely on resiliency during challenging start
CHICAGO — Eight seasons into his major league career hasn’t dissipated Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon’s pregame butterflies ahead of his season debut. A back injury interrupted his build-up process and sidelined him the entire spring exhibition schedule, causing him to begin on the injured list until Thursday. Taillon’s return gave the Cubs a boost. “I think that’s a pretty healthy ...
by Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune
Apr 19, 2024
3 minutes
CHICAGO — Eight seasons into his major league career hasn’t dissipated Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon’s pregame butterflies ahead of his season debut.
A back injury interrupted his build-up process and sidelined him the entire spring exhibition schedule, causing him to begin on the injured list until Thursday. Taillon’s return gave the Cubs a boost.
“I think that’s a pretty healthy thing,” Taillon said of his nerves, “but I hadn’t felt that in a while.”
The pitching staff has played a big role in the Cubs being on the right side of .500 to start the season, even
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