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Jon Tayler

Jon Tayler

Joined: Sep 17, 2019

Jon Tayler is a writer for SI.com. His most prized possession is a Rich Garces rookie card.

Baseball Should Be Fun. Let's Hope It Stays That Way
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Baseball Should Be Fun. Let's Hope It Stays That Way

Baseball is supposed to be fun. It’s not supposed to be tanking or playoff odds that start at zero on Opening Day.

Jon Tayler
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Baseball Should Be Fun. Let's Hope It Stays That Way
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Baseball Should Be Fun. Let's Hope It Stays That Way

Baseball is supposed to be fun. It’s not supposed to be tanking or playoff odds that start at zero on Opening Day.

Jon Tayler
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Dynasty Deferred: More Than Just the Cubs' Playoff Hopes Died This Weekend
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Dynasty Deferred: More Than Just the Cubs' Playoff Hopes Died This Weekend

The Cubs dropped four games at home to the Cardinals and have all but officially been eliminated from contention.

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After Overcoming Injuries All Season, Can the Yankees Win Their 28th World Series?
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After Overcoming Injuries All Season, Can the Yankees Win Their 28th World Series?

Is this the year the Yankees win their 28th World Series championship?

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37 MLB Players Destined to Become 'Guys' Who Will Be Remembered
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37 MLB Players Destined to Become 'Guys' Who Will Be Remembered

We're talking about "Guys," or in other words, players whose careers weren’t gaudy but hung around long enough to become mildly memorable

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Mike Trout's Unfortunate Season-Ending Injury Shouldn't Impact MVP Race
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Mike Trout's Unfortunate Season-Ending Injury Shouldn't Impact MVP Race

Trout hasn't played since Sept. 7 and will undergo season-ending surgery on his foot. He should be fine for next year.

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At 43, Lew Ford's Never-Ending Career Keeps Rolling as Player-Coach
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At 43, Lew Ford's Never-Ending Career Keeps Rolling as Player-Coach

Lew Ford's pro ball career began in 1999 when he was drafted by the Red Sox. Two decades later, he's still swingin' it.

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Seven NL West Titles Later, Can This Dodgers Team Finally Win It All?
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Seven NL West Titles Later, Can This Dodgers Team Finally Win It All?

The Dodgers have become October mainstays. But winning the final game of the season has been an elusive achievement thus far.

Jon Tayler
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The Brewers' Postseason Hopes Rested on Christian Yelich's Bat
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The Brewers' Postseason Hopes Rested on Christian Yelich's Bat

Jon Tayler
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The New World of Cost-Conscious Baseball Has No Room for Dave Dombrowski
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The New World of Cost-Conscious Baseball Has No Room for Dave Dombrowski

Jon Tayler
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Dave Dombrowski's Firing Shows Just How Quickly The Red Sox Fell Apart
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Dave Dombrowski's Firing Shows Just How Quickly The Red Sox Fell Apart

Jon Tayler
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Inconsistent Cubs Need Uninterrupted Success Soon to Avoid Disappointing Finish
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Inconsistent Cubs Need Uninterrupted Success Soon to Avoid Disappointing Finish

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