Cubs Push Wild Card Hope with Taillon Back | Detroit Tigers News

The Cubs roar back with a 10-1 series win over the Twins, snapping their second-half skid and now sit six games behind the Brewers but four and a half ahead of the Cardinals and Pirates. With playoff positioning on the line, every game matters—especially against the Tigers, whose trade deadline moves could be influenced by a strong Wrigley performance. Jameson Taillon’s return after a hamstring layoff offers a much-needed boost to a pitching-strapped roster, though his recent struggles loom. His comeback likely sidelines Javier Assad, while David Peterson faces a tough test against a Tigers lineup that doesn’t ground balls. Colin Rea, a steady arm in a turbulent rotation, steps up to anchor the staff as the Cubs push toward October. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87a5ec4e7d42e38c