Behind Taylor’s rise: a new, dynamic swing

When the Dodgers finally steer their ship out of the rocks and hit dry land come October — and they will make the playoffs, despite this month’s dramatics — it’s difficult to imagine them making much noise without Chris Taylor. Their high-socked, higher-energy leadoff hitter ambushed the lineup in April and nose-dove into so many rallies since, it’s worth considering the reality of an autumn ago.