This Day In Dodgers History: Chris Taylor Acquired In Trade For Zach Lee
June 19 marks the anniversary of the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring utility man Chris Taylor from the Seattle Mariners. In exchange for the versatile Taylor, the Dodgers traded once highly-regarded pitching prospect Zach Lee. The Dodgers selected Lee 28th overall…
Chris Taylor Explains Retirement Decision Saga & Thanks Dodgers Fans
When former three-time Los Angeles Dodgers World Series champion Chris Taylor announced his retirement on May 22, a follow-up report indicated that he had changed his mind and instead was placed on the Minor League injured list. Taylor then cleared…
Chris Taylor Officially Retires With Instagram Post Clearing Up Confusion
Chris Taylor, who spent parts of 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was said to have retired on May 22, only for another report indicating he changed his mind and instead went on the Minor League injured list the…
Dave Roberts Expressed Gratitude For Chris Taylor Before Changing Mind On Retirement
Chris Taylor appeared to end his career by retiring at the start of the weekend, but that no longer is the case. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Taylor instead is on the Minor League injured list after suffering a…
Three-Time Dodgers World Series Champion Chris Taylor Retires
UPDATE (May 23, 5 p.m. PT): Chris Taylor has changed his decision about retiring and now is on the Minor League injured list with the Salt Lake Bees. Chris Taylor, who spent parts of 10 seasons with the Los Angeles…
All-Time Dodgers Quarter-Century Team: No. 22, Chris Taylor
While the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strong case to be the latest MLB dynasty by winning back-to-back World Series titles and three in the last six years, their franchise history and success since 2000 is a mixed bag.…
Chris Taylor Reaches 10 Years Of Major League Service Time
Although Chris Taylor had his Los Angeles Dodgers career come to an unceremonious end, he continued playing this season by signing with the Los Angeles Angels. In keeping active with a team, Taylor has now reached 10 years of Major…
Chris Taylor ‘Doesn’t Take Back’ Criticism Of Yankees After Dodgers Won World Series
In the aftermath of winning the World Series against the New York Yankees, Chris Taylor and other members of the Los Angeles Dodgers caused a commotion with various comments and criticism of their opponent. Throughout the past offseason, Taylor and…
Chris Taylor ‘Beyond Grateful’ For Dodgers Career
A four-day stretch during the month of May saw the Los Angeles Dodgers make somewhat surprising decisions to designate Austin Barnes for assignment and release Chris Taylor. Both players had prolonged struggles in their respective roles off the bench, but…
Kenley Jansen Thrilled For Reunion With Chris Taylor On Angels
The Los Angeles Dodgers released long-time veteran Chris Taylor on May 18, ending a tenure that spanned parts of 10 seasons. Taylor found a new home with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, signing a one-year contract that will pay…
Chris Taylor Excited To Join Angels After ‘Emotional’ Relase From Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers recently made the decision to move on from Chris Taylor, who at the time was their longest-tenured position player on the roster. Taylor was in his 10th season with the Dodgers after famously being acquired in…
Los Angeles Angels Sign Chris Taylor
The Los Angeles Angels signed Chris Taylor to a Major League contract and have him in their lineup for a Memorial Day matchup against the New York Yankees. Taylor, who will wear No. 33 for the Angels, is starting in…