CHRIS TAYLOR NEWS

Kershaw fans 11, Dodgers top Miami 9-6 for 3rd straight win

Max Muncy hit a three-run homer during the Dodgers’ eight-run second inning, and Clayton Kershaw racked up a season-high 11 strikeouts in Los Angeles’ 9-6 victory over the Miami Ma...

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies three hits, one steal Taylor went 3-for-4 with a pair of runs and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-0 win over Seattle.

Impact Taylor started in center field for Los Angeles and scored a run in each of the seventh and eighth innings to help the team to a come-from-behind win. The three-hit game was his second of the campaign and extended his hitting streak to five games. Over that stretch, Taylor is batting .421 (8-for-19) with four walks, five runs and a pair of steals.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle takes 3-game slide into matchup with Los Angeles

Seattle will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Mariners take on Los Angeles

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walsh's 2-run double propels Angels to 2-1 win over Dodgers

Jared Walsh hit a two-run double in the third inning and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 2-1 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fourth steal Taylor went 1-for-4 with two runs, two walks and two strikeouts in Saturday's 14-11 win over the Angels.

Impact Taylor reached base in the fourth, fifth and ninth innings and stole his fourth base of the season in the win. Currently, he's on pace for his second 15-15 season as a dual-threat utility man.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores five times Sunday Taylor went 3-for-3 with a walk, two hit-by-pitches and five runs scored in Sunday's 16-4 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Taylor did a good job of setting the table from the No. 5 spot in the order. He got aboard in all six of his plate appearances, and he only failed to score in the ninth inning. Taylor has a .274/.413/.512 slash line with four home runs, three stolen bases, 13 RBI and 24 runs scores across 104 plate appearances this season.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pollock 8 RBIs, Beaty 7 RBIs, each slam as Dodgers bop Brews

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MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes third bag Taylor went 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Brewers.

Impact The utilityman didn't start the contest, but he was installed in center field in the eighth inning with the game tied 2-2. Taylor drew a walk in the next frame and promptly stole second base, though the Dodgers were unable to bring him home. Taylor has three thefts on the season to go along with a .247/.378/.494 slash line, four home runs, 19 runs scored and 13 RBI.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Taylor isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Taylor had gone 2-for-10 with a triple, three runs, an RBI and two walks in the last three games. Mookie Betts will shift to center field while Matt Beaty gets the nod in right.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta strong on mound, Brewers down scuffling Dodgers 3-1

Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings, Jackie Bradley Jr. homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the scuffling Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw dazzles Reds, Dodgers win 8-0 to snap 3-game skid

Clayton Kershaw yielded four hits over seven masterful innings, Justin Turner homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers ended their three-game losing streak with an 8-0 victory over the...

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Winker's homer in 10th propels Reds past Dodgers 5-3

Jesse Winker’s two-run homer in the 10th inning sent the Cincinnati Reds past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to snap a seven-game losing streak

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cranks fourth home run Taylor went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a walk in the 8-7 loss Sunday to the Padres.

Impact After sitting the last two games with back tightness, Taylor slammed a three-run home run off Nick Ramirez in the sixth inning. The 30-year-old hadn't done much in the past week prior to Sunday besides picking up a pair of stolen bases. He is slashing .246/.387/.525 with four home runs, 12 RBI and 14 runs scored in 18 games this season.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres rally from late 6-run deficit, beat Dodgers 8-7 in 11

Fernando Tatís Jr. scored on Eric Hosmer’s sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the San Diego Padres rallied from a late six-run deficit for an 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Dod...

APRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Checks back into lineup Taylor (back) will start at second base and bat fifth Sunday against the Padres.

Impact He'll move back into the starting nine after lower-back tightness limited him to a bench role over the past three games. Taylor looked to be healthy when he entered Saturday's 5-4 win in the bottom of the sixth. He delivered a pinch-hit single and then proceeded to play the final three innings, seeing time in both center field and second base.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May expected to start for Los Angeles against San Diego

The Padres will start Joe Musgrove on Sunday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Dustin May

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Needs another day Taylor (back) will sit again Saturday against the Padres but may be able to return to the lineup Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's season opener due to lower-back tightness and remained on the bench Friday, but it doesn't sound as though he's in line for an extended absence. He owns a solid .817 OPS through 67 plate appearances this season, but the Dodgers have plenty of quality depth options to use in his place.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles hosts San Diego after Buehler's strong showing

Los Angeles looks to follow up a strong outing by Thursday starter Walker Buehler

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Zach McKinstry goes on Dodgers' growing injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed promising rookie Zach McKinstry on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique muscle

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Taylor (back) isn't starting Friday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Taylor will be out of the lineup for a second straight game as he deals with lower-back tightness. Max Muncy will shift to second base while Edwin Rios starts at first base Friday.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers host the Padres following Buehler's solid showing

Los Angeles looks to follow up a strong outing by Thursday starter Walker Buehler

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with lower back tightness Taylor was scratched from Thursday's lineup with lower back tightness, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact There's no word on the seriousness of the injury, though Taylor will be forced to miss at least one game. Sheldon Neuse will take over at second base and bat seventh in Taylor's absence.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Thursday's lineup Taylor was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Padres, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact There's been no word on the reason for Taylor being removed from the lineup. Sheldon Neuse will draw the start at second base and bat seventh in his place, with Zach McKinstry shifting to right field.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Cody Bellinger still healing hairline leg fracture

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger is still uncertain when he will return from a hairline fracture in his left leg

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes another bag Taylor went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over Seattle.

Impact Though he has gone a collective 0-for-5 over his past two games, Taylor has worked a pair of walks and converted those into two steals. The utility man's fantasy value is largely tied to his moderate power and production potential in a loaded Dodgers lineup, but his appeal will certainly increase if he continues to make waves on the basepaths.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE