Gregorius, Yanks stagger Twins again, lead ALDS 2-0

At the time, the trade looked unremarkable. There was little reason to think otherwise. On June 19, 2016, the Dodgers sent Zach Lee, a former first-round pick who had slipped in the organization’s pitching hierarchy, to Seattle. In return, the team acquired a light-hitting utility infielder named Chris Taylor. The value of Taylor did not become crucial until 10 months later, when starting second baseman Logan Forsythe broke a toe and backup second baseman Chase Utley careened into the worst slump of his career. The Dodgers have turned to Taylor as one of their primary middle infielders. He has responded in revelatory fashion, with an offensive outburst that may have peaked with a grand slam in

New York needs a starting pitcher. There are two great ones available in Stephen Strasburg and Gerrit Cole. But Yankees GM Brian Cashman isn’t tipping his hand.