The Los Angeles Angels reportedly re-signed Chris Taylor, a veteran of the Dodgers’ World Series runs in 2020 and 2024, after his injury-shortened 2025 season.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported the news Thursday night on Twitter/X.

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Taylor, 35, is a veteran of 12 major league seasons. Last year was easily his worst since his breakout 2017 season with the Dodgers. He slashed .179/.278/.321 in 30 games with the Angels after he was designated for assignment with the Dodgers at midseason.

Taylor played just 10 games with the Angels when he suffered a hand fracture after being hit by a pitch in June, then spent the next month on the injured list. He returned in July, played five more games, then re-fractured the hand making a sliding catch.

Originally a shortstop in the Seattle Mariners system, Taylor established himself as a competent defender around the infield and outfield with the Dodgers in 2017. That season, he hit a career-high 21 home runs and helped the Dodgers reach the World Series for the first time since 1988.

Taylor made his only All-Star team in 2021, and eventually shifted into more of an outfield role in Los Angeles.

But by 2024 he had hit his way onto the Dodgers’ bench, and was ultimately designated for assignment last May.

With the Angels, Taylor has a chance to compete for a bench job in spring training.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have unveiled their special ticket packages for the 2026 season, including exclusive giveaways for buying tickets to specific games.

The Dodgers are getting ready to defend their World Series title, hoping to achieve the first three-peat in more than two decades of baseball.

With the season quickly approaching, the Dodgers released their select dates for celebrating parts of the fanbase or following a theme.

For these events, the team gives away a piece of merchandise, but a special event ticket is required, so not every ticket is eligible to receive the item on the day of the giveaway.

Here are the dates designated for the “Special Events Ticket Package.”

Teacher Appreciation Night – Saturday, April 11 vs. Rangers

The first of these events is on April 11th for Teacher Appreciation Night, where fans will receive a special long-sleeve shirt in the style of a school ring tee as the Dodgers take on the Texas Rangers.

Healthcare Appreciation Night – Tuesday, April 14 vs. Mets

On April 14, the Dodgers play the New York Mets, and it will be Healthcare Appreciation Night, with a jacket included with each ticket, colored navy with Dodger blue colored lettering.

Dodgers Date Night – Friday, April 24 vs. Cubs

Dodgers Date Night includes a special blanket featuring a rose in the middle of the team’s logo, with the words celebrating love.

Japanese Heritage Night – Monday, April 27 vs. Marlins

On April 27, the Dodgers take on the Miami Marlins for Japanese Heritage Night, featuring an amazing Japanese-inspired jersey that draws on their historic art style.

Women’s Night – Tuesday, April 28 vs. Marlins

For Women’s Night, an exclusive tan women’s quarter-zip sweater will be given away on April 28.

Mental Health Awareness Night – Friday, May 8 vs. Braves

Mental Health Awareness Month will see an exclusive Back-to-Back World Champions blanket given away along with the ticket.

Star Wars NightThursday, May 14 vs. Giants

May 14 against the San Francisco Giants will be Star Wars Night, a special day featuring a Grogu bobblehead giveaway.

Mexican Heritage NightTuesday, May 26 vs. Rockies

Finally, from the first batch of reveals, the Dodgers will give away a special Mexican-themed jersey for Mexican Heritage Night on Tuesday, May 26, against the Rockies, featuring a floral print.

The following dates did not include an image upon initial release.

LGBTQ+ Pride Night – Friday, June 5 vs. Angels

Filipino Heritage Night – Monday, June 15 vs. Rays

Hawaiian Shirt Night – Tuesday, July 7 vs. Rockies

Black Heritage Night – Friday, July 10 vs. D-backs

Guatemalan Heritage Night – Thursday, July 30 vs. Mariners

Salvadoran Heritage Night – Tuesday, August 11 vs. Royals

Korean Heritage Night – Thursday, August 13 vs. Brewers

Union Night – Saturday, September 5 vs. Nationals

First Responders Night – Monday, September 7 vs. Reds

Día de Los Dodgers – Tuesday, September 8 vs. Reds

Nurses Night – Wednesday, September 9 vs. Reds