Coghlan is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.

It looks like a scheduled day off for Coghlan, who's started the eight of the last nine games. Matt Szczur will step in as the starting left fielder against Cards' starter Shelby Miller.

Coghlan is out of the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

Coghlan has started 10 of the Cubs' past 11 games in left field, but will take a seat Friday with southpaw Clayton Kershaw on the hill for the opposing Dodgers. Coghlan is slugging 81 points lower against left-handed pitching this season, so manager Rick Renteria likely wanted to get another right-handed bat in his lineup with the tough lefty on the mound. As a result, Junior Lake will take over in left field.

Coghlan is not in the lineup Saturday against the Pirates.

Manager Rick Renteria has all but rid his lineup of lefty-only bats to counter Pirates starter Jeff Locke, with the lone exception being Luis Valbuena at third base. Coghlan has posted a .708 OPS so far in the second half but should continue leading off most days for the Cubs. Those duties will fall to Arismendy Alcantara on Saturday.

Coghlan is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Arismendy Alcantara will take over atop the order as Matt Szczur step in at left, with Coghlan resting after going 1-for-4 in Game 1.

Coghlan is out of the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader.

Coghlan got the start in Game 1, but will give way to Matt Szczur in left field, while Arismendy Alcantara leads off. Coghlan missed time earlier this week with toe soreness, so manager Rick Renteria likely doesn't want to push him too hard by having him start both games of a doubleheader. He may be available off the bench to pinch hit, if needed.

Coghlan (toe) is back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.

Dealing with a sore left toe, Coghlan played Sunday but sat out Monday. Continue to consider him day-to-day until he's able to remain in the lineup for a more than a game or two in a row. Coghlan is leading off and playing left field Tuesday versus San Francisco starter Ryan Vogelsong.

Coghlan is dealing with a sore left toe, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

Coghlan played in Sunday's game but the injury held him out Monday, and the team lists him as day-to-day. Matt Szczur started in his place in left field and is a candidate along with Ryan Sweeney to continue to do so until Coghlan returns.

Coghlan is out of the lineup Monday against the Mets.

Coghlan will sit for Monday's day game following a 1-for-4 day at the plate Sunday. He will yield the start to Matt Szczur, who will play left field and bat eighth for the Cubs.

Coghlan provided all the offense for the Cubs Monday, driving home Chicago's only run in the eighth inning.

The former Marlin has looked good since the end of July, recording hits in 10 of his last 12 games with an at-bat. Coghlan now owns a .288 average and 23 RBI this season.

Coghlan is out of the lineup Tuesday versus Colorado.

It looks to be nothing more than a scheduled day off for Coghlan, who is slashing .292/.368/.475 with 19 RBI and six home runs this season. He'll concede the starting left field spot to Junior Lake, who is joined by Justin Ruggiano and Arismendy Alcantara in the outfield.

Coghlan had a great day at the plate against the Dodgers on Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a homer, double and two walks.

Coghlan doubled to right center off Josh Beckett to lead off the game and then took the right-hander deep in the fifth inning. Coghlan has been very productive in the leadoff spot for Chicago as of late, hitting .340 (18-for-53) since the All-Star break.

Coghlan led the majors with a .376 batting average in July.

If you had him on active on your team all that time, congratulations, but it probably also means you had some serious holes in your outfield. Coghlan should continue to get good playing time in August, especially with Emilio Bonifacio traded away.

Chris Coghlan went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Braves.

Coghlan has been an absolute force in July, going 20-for-46 (.435) with three homers, 12 RBI and 14 runs scored. Coghlan has also stolen two bases. Coghlan has had some good offensive seasons in the past, so this isn't completely unprecedented, and he's an intriguing mixed league option in deeper leagues in the second half.

Chris Coghlan hit his second home run of the day in Tuesday's nightcap against the Reds.

Coghlan hit a homer in the first game of the doubleheader, and he took David Holmberg deep for a two-run shot in the second inning of the second game. In a nine-game hitting streak, the 29-year-old 14-for-31 (.452) with six RBI and 10 runs scored. The stretch has pulled his season line up to a passable .262/.336/.438.

Chris Coghlan clubbed a solo homer in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.

Coghlan has now hit safely in eight straight games, pulling his batting average up from .202 to .254 in the process. Seven out of his last eight starts have been out of the leadoff spot, so he's an interesting short-term option in NL-only formats.

Chris Coghlan went 4-for-5 with two doubles and a steal against the Reds on Monday.

Coghlan, suddenly looking like the Cubs' best option in the leadoff spot, has hit in seven straight to raise his average from .202 to .252. The four-hit game was the eighth of his career.

Chris Coghlan went 1-for-3 and swiped his second base of the season in Saturday's loss to the Nationals.

The veteran outfielder collected one of just three singles that the Cubs offense generated on the afternoon. He, like many of the other Cubs outfielders, have been scuffling at the plate, hitting a mere .211/.292/.347 on the season.

Cubs recalled OF Chris Coghlan from Triple-A Iowa.

The 28-year-old former National League Rookie of the Year was hitting .243/.379/.314 with six RBI and six stolen bases in his first 24 games at Triple-A. He'll provide additional depth in the outfield while Ryan Sweeney is sidelined, but shouldn't be an option in fantasy leagues.

Cubs reassigned OF Chris Coghlan to minor league camp.

Coghlan was beat out by Ryan Kalish for the final spot on the Cubs' outfield depth chart. The former National League Rookie of the Year will head to Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs signed OF/INF Chris Coghlan to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.