Ex-Pirates outfielder Michael A. Taylor announces retirement after 12 seasons | Sports

WASHINGTON – Chicago White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement before Sunday’s season finale against the Washington Nationals.

The 12-year veteran, who won a Gold Glove in 2021, spent his first seven seasons with Washington and said playing on the Nationals’ 2019 World Series champions was his favorite memory in baseball.

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