CHRIS TAYLOR NEWS

Machado's grand slam sends Padres over Dodgers, 6-2

Manny Machado slugged a grand slam after two consecutive errors by the Dodgers in the third inning, Garrett Richards won for the first time in two years, and the San Diego Padres d...

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres edge light-hitting Dodgers 2-1 on Hosmer's RBI single

Eric Hosmer singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the sixth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in the series opener

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Sunday's lineup Taylor is not in the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

Impact Taylor started five of the past six games and went 4-for-19 with three runs and two RBI in that stretch, but he'll take a seat for the series finale. Enrique Hernandez will start at shortstop in place of Corey Seager (back), while Max Muncy works at second base.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Slater homers twice as Giants down Kershaw, Dodgers 5-4

Austin Slater had his first multi-homer game, Johnny Cueto took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Semien hits leadoff HR, A's beat Astros to win 8th straight

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homer happy: Dodgers pummel Samardzija, Giants 7-2

Mookie Betts homered for the first time at Dodger Stadium, and Max Muncy and Will Smith went deep to help Los Angeles defeat the San Francisco Giants 7-2

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pederson homers twice to lead Dodgers over Padres, 7-6

Joc Pederson’s second home run of the game sailed an estimated 435 feet through two palm trees just beyond the center field fence at Petco Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat th...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First-place Marlins sweep O's, move to 5-1 despite outbreak

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return Monday Seager (quad) could serve as the designated hitter Monday against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Impact Seager was held out of Sunday's win against the Diamondbacks, but manager Dave Roberts said after the game that he received treatment for his quad issue. If Seager shifts to the designated hitter role while he recovers, Chris Taylor would be the most likely candidate to see time at shortstop.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels recover after giving up late lead, beat Astros in 10

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches three-run homer Taylor went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 11-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Taylor came in as a defensive replacement for Corey Seager in the sixth inning. Taylor's lone at-bat came in the eighth, and he made it count, providing the Dodgers' final three runs of the night with his first long ball of the year. The utility man doesn't have a single defined role in 2020, but he's hitting a respectable .269/.424/.385 with five RBI in nine games. It's his dual abilities to get on base and cover multiple positions that will keep him in the lineup.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bench Hernandez is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

Impact Hernandez will sit for the first time all season, with Chris Taylor starting at the keystone in his place. The utility man is 7-for-22 with a home run, five RBI and five runs through five games this season.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Giants beat Dodgers 5-4 for Kapler's 1st win as manager

Wilmer Flores homered and the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 on Saturday to give Gabe Kapler his first win as San Francisco manager

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches three times Taylor went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles and a walk in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Giants.

Impact Taylor wasn't able to score despite getting on base three times in the contest. The 29-year-old utility man has gone 4-for-8 with two walks and an RBI in three games so far this season. His defensive versatility will keep him in the lineup frequently, and he can also serve as the designated hitter as he did Saturday.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Muncy homers twice, leads Stripling, Dodgers over Giants 9-1

Max Muncy homered twice, Ross Stripling pitched seven neat innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-1

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fit for a swing: Meet the new DHs of the National League

The minute word leaked that the designated hitter was coming to the National League this season, fans and front offices alike began pinpointing the perfect candidates

JULY 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers option Gavin Lux, sign pitcher Jake McGee

The Dodgers have optioned infielder Gavin Lux and agreed on a one-year deal with pitcher Jake McGee

JULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In line for frequent starts at 2B Taylor's path to playing time at second base has expanded after the Dodgers optioned Gavin Lux to their alternate training site Tuesday.

Impact Lux, a popular preseason pick to win the NL Rookie of the Year award this season, arrived late to camp and has struggled with the bat and glove since his return, so the team decided not to carry him on their Opening Day roster. That opens up more playing time for both Taylor and Enrique Hernandez, though the pair will probably assume a share of the starting second-base job rather than one player winning the job outright. Taylor has enjoyed a strong spring training and summer camp, and he went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, two runs and four RBI in Monday's exhibition game against Arizona.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Strasburg gets feel for pitching on the road in a pandemic

With all the protocols in place, Stephen Strasburg got a good feel for what pitching on the road will entail this season during the coronavirus pandemic

JULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting again Monday Lux isn't in the lineup for Monday's exhibition game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Lux arrived late to camp but was able to participate in intrasquad action following his arrival. However, he hasn't been in the starting lineup for either of the team's two exhibition games ahead of Opening Day on Thursday. It's unclear whether his early absence is preventing his availability, but he may not be the starting second baseman to begin the season, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. Chris Taylor started at second base Monday while Enrique Hernandez started at the keystone Sunday.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NL West Preview Capsules

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year

JULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betts leads stacked roster for Dodgers in World Series chase

The Los Angeles Dodgers don't appear to be slowing down coming off their seventh straight NL West title

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS