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Former MLB utility player Chris Taylor confirms retirement after a 12-season run (2014–2025), capped by two Dodgers World Series titles and a standout 2021 season; after a 2025 stint with the Angels’ Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, IG posts clarified his decision to step away from baseball.
Bob Skinner, a 12-season left fielder who spent the bulk of his career with the Pirates and was a two-time World Series champion, died at age 94. An All-Star in 1958 and 1960, he helped Pittsburgh win the 1960 World Series and later earned another title with the Cardinals in 1964; after playing, he spent decades as a manager, coach, and scout in MLB, staying in baseball through 2009. He finished his career batting .277/.351/.421 with more than 100 home runs, roughly 1,200 hits, and 531 RBIs.
Garret Anderson, the Angels’ steady left fielder and 2002 World Series Game 7 hero, died of a heart attack at 53. A franchise icon who led the Angels in several career categories and was known for his calm, hardworking approach, he played 15 seasons with Anaheim (plus stints with the Dodgers and Braves) and was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in 2016. The Angels will honor him with a memorial patch and tributes.
Garret Anderson, a three-time All-Star who helped the Angels win the 2002 World Series and remains among the franchise leaders in multiple categories, died at 53 with the cause undisclosed. Angels owner Arte Moreno called him one of the franchise’s most beloved icons, and the team will honor him with a moment of silence and a season-long jersey patch.
A federal jury awarded Isaac Castellanos $11.8 million after he was blinded in one eye when LAPD officers fired a projectile into a crowd during the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series celebration in downtown Los Angeles; Castellanos argued excessive force and policy violations, and his lawyers have sought to triple the award under California law; the verdict—likely to be appealed—highlights concerns about the use of less-lethal weapons and accountability in crowd-control incidents.
Garret Anderson, longtime Angels outfielder and hero of the 2002 World Series, died at 53 from a heart attack. He left a lasting legacy as a franchise record-setter and a beloved, stoic leader who helped shape the Angels’ most successful era.
Three-time All-Star and 2002 World Series champion Garret Anderson, a cornerstone of the Angels for 15 seasons, has died at 53. The Angels organization and owner Arte Moreno praised his professionalism and loyalty and extended condolences to his wife Teresa and children.
A federal jury awarded $11.8 million to Isaac Castellanos, a Dodgers fan blinded in one eye when LAPD fired less-lethal projectiles into a Downtown crowd during the 2020 World Series celebration; the verdict ends a long-running lawsuit alleging excessive force, with potential tripling under state law, though appeals and city approvals remain to come.
Davey Lopes, longtime Dodgers infielder and renowned baserunner, dies at 80, leaving a lasting mark on the club’s infield legacy and its World Series-era success.
Two SB Nation writers share their early 2026 MLB picks, naming division winners, wild cards, and a World Series champion: AL East—Yankees; AL Central—Tigers; AL West—Mariners; NL East—Mets; NL Central—Cubs; NL West—Dodgers; AL wild cards—Mark: Orioles, Red Sox, Royals; James: Blue Jays, Red Sox, Guardians; NL wild cards—Mark: Phillies, Brewers, Padres; James: Mets, Cubs, Padres; World Series winners—Mark: Yankees; James: Dodgers. It’s presented as a living forecast heading into Opening Day.
The Athletic’s MLB staff lays out their early 2026 season predictions, with the Dodgers as favorites to win the NL West, the NL pennant, and the World Series, then debates likely playoff races, potential dark horses, and award winners across both leagues, noting plans to revisit the projections at Memorial Day, the All-Star break, and September.
Rotoworld’s baseball staff offers predictions for the 2026 MLB season, including division winners, wild-card teams, the World Series champion, and top individual awards (MVPs, Cy Youngs, and ROYs), with the Los Angeles Dodgers favored to contend and NBC Sports expanding its MLB coverage in 2026.
Terrance Gore, 34, a speedy outfielder who helped the Kansas City Royals win the 2015 World Series and steal 43 bases in his MLB career, died from complications after a medical procedure. He played for the Royals, Cubs, Dodgers and Mets (also appearing in the 2021 postseason with the Braves); his last major-league appearance was with the Mets in 2022. Gore is survived by his wife Britney and their children, with tributes pouring in from teammates and fans alike.
Terrance Gore, a speedy outfielder who played eight MLB seasons with the Royals, Cubs, Dodgers and Mets and helped three teams win World Series titles, died at 34 from complications after a procedure. Drafted by Kansas City in 2011, Gore was renowned for elite baserunning (23 steals in 2014) and his pinch-running roles, including a key run for the Cubs in the 2018 wild-card loss, with postseason stints spanning the Royals (2015), Dodgers (2020) and Braves (2021). His death was confirmed by a family friend; his wife noted it was due to complications from a simple procedure, and tributes highlighted his energy, humility, and impact through his baseball academy.
Terrance Gore, a compact speedster who specialized as a postseason pinch runner, helped three teams win World Series titles (Royals in 2015, Dodgers in 2020, Braves in 2021) and left a lasting mark on the game before passing away at 34; his career, built on speed and self-awareness, spanned 2011–2022 with a final stint for the Mets in 2022.