CHRIS TAYLOR NEWS

LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin

Two septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros and 72-year-old skipper Dusty Baker i...

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Taylor's unlikely home run sinks Cardinals, keeps defending-champion Dodgers alive

The Dodgers are alive thanks to Chris Taylor, whose homer propelled the champs into an epic NLDS showdown, Pedro Moura writes.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A look at the 16 potential World Series matchups

With four teams left in each league, there are 16 possible World Series matchups remaining

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twitter reacts to Chris Taylor's walk-off home run in Dodgers-Cardinals NL wild-card game Taylor delivered with the NL wild-card game on the line.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

After record streak, Cardinals undone by one hanging slider

That record winning streak in September meant little for the St. Louis Cardinals in a postseason that ended with one hanging slider

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logan Webb to start NLDS Game 1 for division champion Giants

Logan Webb will start for the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of their NL Division Series on Friday night against the rival Dodgers

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for wild-card game Taylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's wild-card game against the Cardinals, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The first-time All-Star has enjoyed a full-time role for the majority of the season, but he saw his playing time tail off in September, due in no small part to a recurring neck injury. Taylor looks to be healthy entering the playoffs, but he may have to settle for a short-side platoon role now that Los Angeles has all its key hitters available with the exception of Max Muncy (elbow).

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trea Turner wins NL batting title, Dodgers beat Brewers 10-3

Trea Turner hit his second grand slam in less than 48 hours to easily wrap up the NL batting title, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-3 for their 106th vict...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers slam 4 HRs in 8th for 11-9 comeback win over Padres

Corey Seager hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, when the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep four times to rally past the San Diego Padres 11-9

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Urias expected to start for the Dodgers against Diamondbacks

The Dodgers will start Julio Urias on Sunday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Humberto Mejia

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gallen, Marte help Diamondbacks slow down Dodgers, 7-2

Ketel Marte and Carson Kelly homered early off Clayton Kershaw, and Zac Gallen pitched one-run ball for six innings as the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks kept the Los Angeles Dodg...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Saturday Taylor (neck) is starting in left field and batting seventh Saturday in Arizona.

Impact Neck soreness limited Taylor to just two at-bats since Sept. 19. He was excellent for most of the year, but is mired in a 4-for-49 (.082) slump over his last 17 games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen expected to start as Arizona hosts Los Angeles

The Diamondbacks will roll out Zac Gallen to the mound Saturday and the Dodgers plan to give Clayton Kershaw the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 4-2, keep pace in NL West race

AJ Pollock hit a two-run homer, Chris Taylor robbed a pair of potential extra-base hits on defense in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers kept pace in the NL West race by...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available off bench Friday Manager Dave Roberts said that Taylor (neck) will be available off the bench Friday against the Diamondbacks, and he tentatively plans for the utility man to start in center field...

Impact Taylor is out of the lineup Friday for the third straight game with neck soreness, but he'll be available off the bench for the second day in a row. While Roberts said the tentative plan is for Taylor to rejoin the starting nine Saturday, he noted that the club won't hesitate to amend those plans if necessary.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Friday Taylor (neck) is not starting Friday against the Diamondbacks, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor will remain out of the starting nine for the third straight game, though he did appear in Thursday's win over Colorado as a pinch hitter. He has only made two starts in the last 11 games due to a sore neck, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to full health by the beginning of the postseason. Gavin Lux draws the start in center field Friday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Los Angeles

The Diamondbacks will roll out Humberto Castellanos to the mound Friday and the Dodgers plan to give Tony Gonsolin the start

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely unavailable again Taylor (neck) is feeling better but isn't expected to be available off the bench Thursday against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact A neck issue will keep Taylor on the sidelines for the third straight game, but he'll at least be able to get some swings in Thursday. The Dodgers wouldn't commit to him returning Friday, but it looks as though he could be back within a few days given that he's trending in the right direction.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Taylor (neck) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Taylor will be out of the lineup for a third straight game as he continues to deal with a neck issue. He wasn't available off the bench Wednesday, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available Thursday. Gavin Lux will start in center field and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers fall 2 games back in NL West, lose to Rockies 10-5

Sam Hilliard lined a three-run homer, C

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers activate outfielder AJ Pollock off injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder AJ Pollock from the injured list a day earlier than they were anticipating in order to have another position player on the bench

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Taylor (neck) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Taylor has been dealing with a lingering neck issue recently, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. He won't be available off the bench Wednesday, per Eric Stephen of SBNation.com, and Gavin Lux, Mookie Betts and Luke Raley will start in the outfield from left to right.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still battling neck issue Manager Dave Roberts said Taylor was unavailable for Tuesday's win over the Rockies due to the lingering neck injury, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Taylor sat out six games last week due to the injury but appeared to be healthy after starting the past two games, but he wasn't available for Tuesday's contest. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day, though it's a worrisome development to have the injury resurface so quickly with the playoffs on the horizon.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Taylor will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Taylor was out of the lineup for six straight games with a neck injury before returning to start both weekend games in Cincinnati. He'll rest for the first of three games at Coors Field, with Cody Bellinger (ribs) returning to start in center field, the spot where Taylor has made his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action as expected Taylor (neck) will return to the lineup as expected Saturday against Cincinnati, batting sixth and playing center field, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taylor hadn't started in over a week while dealing with a neck issue. He appeared off the bench Friday and will be involved from the start Saturday. He'll look to snap out of a slump in his return to action, as he's gone 2-for-39 with 16 strikeouts over his last 13 games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE