The Chicago Cubs are fortunate to have the All-Star break coming up as they try to deal with the loss of starter Jameson Taillon to a right calf strain. Manager Craig Counsell used Drew Pomeranz as the opener Saturday in an 8-6 loss to the St.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon is expected to miss "more than a month" with a right calf strain, manager Craig Counsell told reporters on Friday.

Cubs righty Jameson Taillon was placed on the injured list on Friday with a right calf strain, the team announced before its game against the Cardinals. He's expected to miss "more than a month," according to manager Craig Counsell.

Cardinals Announce Nolan Arenado News Before Cubs Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been a rough week for the St. Louis Cardinals. Looking to snap a four-game losing streak today against the Cubs, St. Louis will have to do so without eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara threw the first pitch ahead of Saturday's Cardinals-Cubs game, and it was so bad that he got a rare do-over.