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Dodgers’ Chris Taylor won’t start Game 6 against Braves Chris Taylor wasn’t in the Los Angeles Dodgers starting lineup for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Bra...

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Dodgers' Chris Taylor won't start Game 6 against Braves

Chris Taylor is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers starting lineup for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

On bench for Game 6 Taylor (ankle) is not in the lineup for Game 6 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Taylor injured his right ankle on a defensive play in the eighth inning of Game 5. He remained in the game to close out the inning but was removed for a pinch hitter in the ninth. The injury is evidently severe enough that he'll sit for at least one game, though he's expected to be available off the bench, per Eric Stephen of SBNation.com.

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Smith off Smith, Seager 2 HRs as Dodgers beat Braves in NLCS

Dodgers catcher Will Smith hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off the Atlanta reliever with the same name and Los Angeles avoided elimination with a 7-3 win over the Braves in Game 5...

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Exits after ankle injury Taylor left Friday's NLCS Game 5 matchup against Atlanta after appearing to injure his ankle, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Taylor appeared to hurt his right ankle while attempting to make a diving catch in the bottom of the eighth. He remained in the game after being checked out by team trainers but was pulled for a pinch hitter when his spot came up in the next inning. The fact that he wasn't immediately removed suggests he could have a shot to play in Game 6 on Saturday.

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Game 4 Taylor isn't in Thursday's lineup for Game 4 of the NLCS against Atlanta, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Taylor will take a seat for the first time in these playoffs after going 1-for-11 with two walks, one run and six strikeouts to begin the NLCS. Enrique Hernandez will start at second base during Game 4.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

11-spot: Dodgers huge 1st in 15-3 win over Braves in NLCS

Max Muncy’s grand slam capped a record-setting 11-run first inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who coasted to a 15-3 rout of the Atlanta Braves that cut their National League Cham...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Pache in Braves lineup with Duvall out, LA's Pederson at DH

Cristian Pache is starting in center field and batting ninth for the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

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 Series

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

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 Series

OCTOBER 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 Dodgers

OCTOBER 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 NLDS

OCTOBER 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 playoff

OCTOBER 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 Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 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 6-1

SEPTEMBER 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

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