Jameson Taillon tends to get super nervous watching games from the dugout.

But once he makes the walk to the outfield on start days to begin warming up, those feelings dissipate and the Chicago Cubs’ veteran right-hander feels locked in. That repetition is a reminder that it’s still the same game, no matter the stakes, when stepping onto the mound.

“I was ready for a moment like that just because I do have things I write in my journal every day that never change,” Taillon said Tuesday. “I have things I focus on every day mechanically that never change. I am focusing on it whether it’s sold out or there’s no one there, it’s a Game 3 or just a spring training game. I’m always focused on the same things and going about my process, which I think helps.”

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