Arizona and Los Angeles have met for a series already and split 2-2 just 7-10 days ago. Since then, the Dodgers were swept by the Angels over the weekend and are tied for a season-long three-game losing streak. The Diamondbacks took two out of three against the Rockies and Giants in the past week to go three games over .500.

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Taylor, 34, came to the Dodgers in a 2016 trade with the Seattle Mariners for right-hander Zach Lee in a swap of underperforming players. But a swing adjustment to supply more power, and the addition of outfield play, turned him into a valuable contributor.

With their latest flurry of roster moves on Sunday, the Dodgers reinforced a message from earlier in the week: Winning now takes precedence over sentimentality. Los Angeles got a key piece of its line

The Dodgers have designated Chris Taylor for assignment, a source told ESPN's . A postseason hero, the utilityman has been with the team since 2016.

Zach Neto, Travis d'Arnaud, and Taylor Ward all homered, while southpaw Yusei Kikuchi allowed just one run in 5.2 innings before exiting the game with right ankle irritation. The sweep was a historic one, via MLB's social media. "The Angels complete their first 3-game sweep in the Freeway Series in 15 years!" the league announced.

Hampered by a bloody throwing hand, Tony Gonsolin struggles as the Angels earn their first three-game Freeway Series sweep over the Dodgers since 2010.

Kershaw has now played in 18 seasons for the Dodgers, tying the franchise record held by outfielder Zack Wheat and shortstop Bill Russell. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts may have taken over as the team’s big stars, but Kershaw’s role in helping Los Angeles become a powerhouse should not be understated.

Clayton Kershaw gives up five runs on five hits in his first start of the season as the Dodgers struggle to hold back the Angels in an 11-9 loss.