Dodgers add extra pitcher Wood for NLCS, Braves roster same
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added left-hander Alex Wood as an extra pitcher for the National League Championship SeriesOCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRIS TAYLOR #3 - LEFT FIELDER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
4 HR •
23 RBI •
.202 AVG
4 HR
23 RBI
.202 AVG
Walk in new park: Dodgers open NLDS with 5-1 win over Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers had a walk in the park to start the National League Division SeriesOCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS
Right-hander Mike Clevinger is back on the roster for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series and starting Game 1 against the Los Angeles DodgersOCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles will host the first game of the NLDS against San Diego
Los Angeles will host San Diego in Game 1 of the NLDSOCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kershaw Ks 13 as Dodgers eliminate Brewers 3-0
Clayton Kershaw struck out 13 while delivering eight innings of three-hit ball, Mookie Betts hit a two-out, two-run double in the fifth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwau...OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seager homers, Dodgers beat Brewers 4-2 in playoff opener
Mookie Betts had two hits and an RBI, Corey Seager homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 in the opener of their NL playoffOCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A capsule look at the Brewers-Dodgers playoff series
A capsule look at the best-of-three playoff series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers beginning WednesdaySEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Friday Taylor is not in the lineup Friday against the Angels, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Taylor sits after starting 15 of the last 16 games, appearing at five different positions. Enrique Hernandez starts at second base in this one, Taylor's most frequent spot recently.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler looks playoff ready, Dodgers beat A's 5-1
Walker Buehler proved he and his fickle right index finger are playoff ready, Corey Seager homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 to earn their major le...SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stays hot with homer Taylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win versus Oakland on Tuesday.
Impact Taylor launched one of four homers by the Dodgers in the win, going deep to left field in the fourth inning. The 30-year-old has enjoyed a strong September, hitting .328 with six home runs, 22 RBI and 15 runs over 67 at-bats.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers clinch NL's top seed, West title with win over A's
Corey Seager had three hits, including one of Los Angeles’ four home runs, as the Dodgers clinched the National League’s top postseason seed and eighth straight NL West title Tuesd...SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives breather Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, manager Dave Roberts said that Taylor and Mookie Betts will take a seat in the series finale in what amounts to maintenance days for both players. Taylor's move to the bench will leave the keystone open for Gavin Lux.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Knocks in three more runs Taylor went 2-for-3 with a home run, a triple, a walk and three RBI in Saturday's win over Colorado.
Impact Taylor helped the Dodgers get off to a quick start in the first inning with a two-run triple, then launched a 446-foot solo homer to center field in the fourth. The three-RBI performance was the second for Taylor in as many days, while the long ball was his fifth in September. Taylor is locked into a starting role with a .283/.380/.494 slash line, seven homers and 30 RBI overall this season.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kershaw tosses 7 strong innings, Dodgers beat Rockies 6-1
Clayton Kershaw held Colorado to four hits and a run over seven strong innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Rockies 6-1SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins beat Cubs 8-1, clinch berth in the postseason
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in three Taylor went 2-for-6 with a double and three RBI in Friday's 15-6 rout of the Rockies.
Impact The Dodgers went 8-for-14 with runners in scoring position in the victory, and Taylor did his part by knocking a two-run single in the fifth inning. He drove home another run in the following frame with a two-out double to deep center field. Despite the recent callup of Gavin Lux, Taylor has remained a consistent part of the team's starting lineup. He is slashing .322/.394/.627 with four homers, six doubles and 18 RBI through 15 games in September while making starts at five different positions (including DH).
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Betts, Dodgers set season high for runs, rout Rox 15-6
Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and Gavin Lux homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers set a season high for runs, romping past the Colorado Rockies 15-6 to move closer to clinching their...SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday Sports in Brief
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smacks sixth homer Taylor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-5 win over San Diego.
Impact Taylor extended the Dodgers' lead to 7-1 with his solo shot off Garrett Richards in the sixth. It marked the utility man's sixth long ball and 24th RBI on the campaign. He will take a solid .277/.371/.465 slash line into the series against the Rockies.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers 1st team to clinch playoff spot, beat Padres 7-5
The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of th...SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blasts three-run homer Taylor went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Astros.
Impact Taylor doubled in the fifth inning and came around to score on an Enrique Hernandez single. In the eighth, Taylor provided the Dodgers some insurance with his three-run blast. The 30-year-old has homered three times in his last six games. He's gone yard five times this year, racking up 23 RBI, 26 runs scored and three stolen bases in 44 contests.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Betts homers, Dodgers beat Astros 8-1; LA fans still sore
Mookie Betts’ two-run homer highlighted a four-run fifth inning and the Dodgers defeated Houston 8-1 with angry Los Angeles fans letting the Astros have it againSEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in loss Taylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's loss to the Astros.
Impact Taylor staked the Dodgers to a lead in the second inning with a two-run shot to right field. The utilityman has enjoyed a productive September, going 11-for-35 (.314) with a pair of homers and 11 RBI over nine games.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
