Impact After starting seven of the Pirates' last eight games, Taylor will take a seat Friday. In his place Ji Hwan Bae will bat ninth and play center field.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
MICHAEL A. TAYLOR #21 - RIGHT FIELDER - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
9 HR •
35 RBI •
.200Â AVGÂ
9 HR
35 RBI
.200 AVG
Getting night off Taylor is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.
Out of Tuesday's lineup Taylor is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
Impact Taylor started the previous six games but will receive a day off after going 6-for-23 with two walks, two doubles and three runs during that span. Ji Hwan Bae will take over in center field and bat ninth Tuesday in San Diego.
AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench in Bae's return Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Taylor had started in center field in each of the Pirates' last four games, but he'll likely shift back into a short-side platoon role now that the lefty-hitting Ji Hwan Bae (knee) is back in the lineup Sunday. After he was withheld from the lineup in each of the past four contests while managing knee discomfort, Bae made an appearance off the bench in Saturday's 4-2 win and checked out fine, so he'll get the green light to start in the series finale.
AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Homers again Tuesday Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Astros.
Impact Taylor gave the Pirates some breathing room with his sixth-inning homer. He's doubled his homer total for the year over the last two days, hitting one in each of his last two games to give him four on the year. The veteran outfielder is up to a .209/.269/.314 slash line with 19 RBI, 26 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 216 plate appearances. If he can build on his recent improvements at the plate, Taylor will likely see an increased role.
JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Homers again Tuesday Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Astros.
Impact Taylor gave the Pirates some breathing room with his sixth-inning homer. He's doubled his homer total for the year over the last two days, hitting one in each of his last two games to give him four on the year. The veteran outfielder is up to a .209/.269/.314 slash line with 19 RBI, 26 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 216 plate appearances. If he can build on his recent improvements at the plate, Taylor will likely see an increased role.
JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Michael A. Taylor's latest homer lifts Pirates over Astros again Michael A.Taylor homered for the second consecutive game and left-hander Bailey Falter excelled in his return from the injured list as the v...
JULY 31, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM
Slugs key homer in win Taylor went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Monday's 5-3 win over the Astros.
Impact Taylor put the Pirates ahead with his ninth-inning blast. The outfielder could be in line for extra playing time after Joshua Palacios (hamstring) and Ji Hwan Bae (knee) left Monday's contest early. For the season, Taylor has a .209/.269/.299 slash line, three homers, 17 RBI, 25 runs scored and nine steals over 212 plate appearances.
JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Slugs key homer in win Taylor went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Monday's 5-3 win over the Astros.
Impact Taylor put the Pirates ahead with his ninth-inning blast. The outfielder could be in line for extra playing time after Joshua Palacios (hamstring) and Ji Hwan Bae (knee) left Monday's contest early. For the season, Taylor has a .209/.269/.299 slash line, three homers, 17 RBI, 25 runs scored and nine steals over 212 plate appearances.
JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Michael A. Taylor's homer lifts Pirates past Astros Michael A.Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates cap a 5-3 v...
JULY 30, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Picks up steal in loss Taylor went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Taylor entered Friday just 1-for-15 with four walks over his last nine games. He was able to make a small impact from the bottom of the order, though his playing time will likely drop again once Bryan Reynolds returns from the bereavement list. Taylor is slashing just .200/.264/.278 with two home runs, eight steals, 13 RBI and 24 runs scored through 205 plate appearances this year.
JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Homer, four hits in win Taylor went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in a 14-2 win over the Mets on Friday.
Impact Taylor tallied three singles and hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to highlight a perfect night at the plate Friday. This outburst was certainly a surprise, as he went just 5-for-34 in June and had not homered since May 11. On the season, the outfielder is hitting .210 with two home runs, 12 RBI, 21 runs scored and six runs scored over 181 plate appearances.
JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Homers among four hits in win Taylor went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in a 14-2 win over the Mets on Friday.
Impact Taylor tallied three singles before hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning to highlight a perfect night at the plate Friday. This outburst was a positive turnaround since he went just 5-for-34 in June and had not homered since May 11. On the season, the outfielder is hitting .210 with two home runs, 12 RBI, 21 runs scored and six stolen bases over 181 plate appearances.
JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Looking to run Taylor went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base Wednesday against the Cardinals.
Impact Taylor drew a rare start in center field with a righty on the mound, shifting Jack Suwinski to the bench. It also marked just the second time in five games that Taylor has started since he returned from paternity leave. However, in that span he has stolen three bases, doubling his total for the season.
JUNE 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
'Defense doesn't slump,' as Taylor's glove gives Bucs golden results This story was excerpted from Alex Stumpf's Pirates Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regula...
JUNE 1, 2024 • MLB.COM
Sitting again Thursday Taylor is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Giants, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Ji Hwan Bae has started in center field against two right-handers since he was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier this week, with Taylor getting the call versus the lone lefty. Taylor has now been on the bench versus a righty in four straight games, so he could be falling into the short side of a platoon with the lefty-hitting Bae.
MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Taylor is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus Baltimore, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Taylor is working as Pittsburgh's primary center fielder to begin the season, though he finds himself on the bench Sunday for the second straight game. Jack Suwinski will shift to center field while Bryan Reynolds and Connor Joe start in left and right, respectively.
APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates are 5-0 for first time since 1983 after beating the Nationals Michael A. Taylor, a former member of the Nationals, had three hits, and Bryan Reynolds, Andrew McCutchen, Alika Williams and Henry Davis de...
APRIL 2, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM
'I smiled when I saw it': What the recent addition of Michael A. Taylor means for the Pirates The Pirates surprised plenty of people by adding Michael A. Taylor recently. Here’s a look at why he signed and what he brings.
MARCH 17, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates sign OF Michael A. Taylor to one-year deal The Pittsburgh Pirates added Gold Glove outfielder Michael A.Taylor on a one-year deal Saturday, with ESPN reporting the pact is worth $4 mi...
MARCH 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pirates sign Gold Glove center fielder Taylor (sources) TAMPA, Fla. -- The Pirates added to their outfield mix Friday, agreeing to terms with veteran center fielder Michael A. Taylor on a one-year...
MARCH 15, 2024 • MLB.COM
Sources: Pirates clear up outfield situation by signing Michael A. Taylor The Pirates on Friday signed Gold Glove winner Michael A. Taylor to a one-year, $4 million contract.
MARCH 15, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Not in Game 3 lineup Taylor is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 3 of the ALDS versus the Astros, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact The Twins are going with Willi Castro in center field after Taylor started there in each of the team's first four postseason contests. Taylor has gone 2-for-11 with two singles so far during the 2023 playoffs.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in center field Taylor is starting in center field and batting ninth Tuesday in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series versus the Blue Jays.
Impact Willi Castro saw plenty of action in center field for the Twins in September while Taylor was banged up, but Taylor handled the position for nine of the final 12 regular-season contests and gets the call in Game 1. It wouldn't be a surprise if he's removed for a pinch-hitter mid-game Tuesday if the Twins are trailing.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine in finale Taylor is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rockies.
Impact He will get a breather on the final day of the regular season, with Willi Castro patrolling center field in his stead. Taylor hit .107 with one home run and 12 strikeouts in nine games since returning from a hamstring injury a couple weeks ago.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Homers, triples in win Taylor went 2-for-4 with one triple, a home run, two RBI and one run scored in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Rockies.
Impact Taylor's second-inning homer was his 21st of the season and lifted the Twins' lead to three. He later added a triple in the win. Prior to Friday, Taylor had gone 1-for-22 since returning on Sept. 18 from a stint on the injured list due to a hamstring injury. In 352 at-bats over 128 games this season, Taylor is now hitting .222/.276/.446 with 21 homers, 51 RBI, 46 runs and 13 steals.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
