Taillon's Home Run Problem Deepens as Cubs Chase NL Central
Chicago's righty has already allowed 19 HR in 2026, continuing a six-season trend of 20+ HR allowed per year at an accelerated pace.
Jameson Taillon gave up his 18th and 19th home runs of the 2026 season in a loss to Pittsburgh, continuing a troubling pattern. He has surrendered 20 or more home runs in each of the past six seasons. The Cubs are already 4.5 games back in the NL Central after a 10-game losing streak, making Taillon's home run vulnerability a pressing concern. The team snapped the skid Wednesday but the underlying pitching issue remains unresolved.
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