Jansen shows signs of old self as Dodgers try to stay alive
Kenley Jansen dominated again in a game-ending role for the Los Angeles Dodgers even without earning a saveOCTOBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press
KENLEY JANSEN
5-4 W-L •
0.95 WHIP •
2.59 ERA
5-4 W-L
0.95 WHIP
2.59 ERA
Promising sign? Kenley Jansen shows some old strikeout magic in Dodgers' win Kenley Jansen's performance in the Dodgers' win over the Atlanta Braves begs the question: Should the Dodgers trust him again to deliver lat...
OCTOBER 17, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
Smith off Smith, Seager 2 HRs as Dodgers beat Braves in NLCS
Dodgers catcher Will Smith hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off the Atlanta reliever with the same name and Los Angeles avoided elimination with a 7-3 win over the Braves in Game 5...OCTOBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press
11-spot: Dodgers huge 1st in 15-3 win over Braves in NLCS
Max Muncy’s grand slam capped a record-setting 11-run first inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who coasted to a 15-3 rout of the Atlanta Braves that cut their National League Cham...OCTOBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press
Issues pile up with Dodgers in 0-2 NLCS hole against Braves
Former ace Clayton Kershaw is having more back issues, Kenley Jansen hasn’t seen the mound yet with his closing role unclear and baseball’s highest-scoring offense stayed silent un...OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press
Back of bullpen fails Dodgers as Braves take NLCS opener
Walker Buehler is dealing with two blisters, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are having trouble settling on even one closerOCTOBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press
Dodgers add extra pitcher Wood for NLCS, Braves roster same
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added left-hander Alex Wood as an extra pitcher for the National League Championship SeriesOCTOBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press
Bullpen fluid, who does LA turn to in the 9th? With Kenley Jansen dislodged as the closer, Dodgers management is free to deploy relievers with an even sharper focus than ever on pitcher v...
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • MLB.COM
Bullpen fluid, who does LA turn to in the 9th? With Kenley Jansen dislodged as the closer, Dodgers management is free to deploy relievers with an even sharper focus than ever on pitcher v...
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • MLB.COM
LEADING OFF: Rays' Snell, Astros' Valdez meet in ALCS opener
Houston and Tampa Bay are set to open their AL Championship Series in San Diego, with Astros left-hander Framber Valdez opposing 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner Blake SnellOCTOBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press
Jansen shaky, role as Dodgers closer muddled going into NLCS Kenley Jansen's uncertain role as the Los Angeles Dodgers closer has become an uncomfortable question
OCTOBER 10, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Jansen shaky, role as Dodgers closer muddled going into NLCS In a season that’s gone exceedingly well for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a late problem that popped up is causing a lot of concern: Can they st...
OCTOBER 10, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Jansen shaky, role as Dodgers closer muddled going into NLCS In a season that's gone exceedingly well for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a late problem that popped up is causing a lot of concern: Can they st...
OCTOBER 10, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Jansen shaky, role as Dodgers closer muddled going into NLCS
Kenley Jansen's uncertain role as the Los Angeles Dodgers closer has become an uncomfortable questionOCTOBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press
Dave Roberts isn't committing to ditching Kenley Jansen as Dodgers' closer Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't saying whether he'll use Kenley Jansen as his closer moving forward after the pitcher's disastrous Game 2...
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
Role in flux, Jansen unavailable for Game 3 Having pitched on back to back nights, Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen was unavailable to pitch in Game 3 of the National League Division Ser...
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • MLB.COM
Role in flux, Jansen unavailable for Game 3 Having pitched on back to back nights, Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen was unavailable to pitch in Game 3 of the National League Division Ser...
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • MLB.COM
Unavailable for Game 3 Jansen won't be available to pitch during Game 3 of the NLDS against the Padres on Thursday after pitching during the past two games, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Impact Jansen pitched on two consecutive nights to begin the series, including a 30-pitch outing Wednesday as he nearly blew the save. As a result, manager Dave Roberts indicated Jansen won't pitch during the third game as the Dodgers hold a 2-0 lead over San Diego. Roberts said that Thursday's closer will be based on matchups if the Dodgers have a save opportunity. Jansen should be available for the rest of the NLDS if the series continues, even though Roberts didn't commit to using the right-hander as the closer going forward.
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers mull closer change after Kenley Jansen nearly blows game The Dodgers survived Wednesday night. Kenley Jansen’s role as the team’s primary closer may be over, however. He was lifted during a shaky n...
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • NYPOST.COM
Kenley Jansen could be left in no-man's land after poor Game 2 outing With the game on the line, the Dodgers did not want Kenley Jansen to face perhaps the most frightening batter on the other team.
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
LEADING OFF: Homers fly in playoffs, Atlanta arms dominate
Maybe it’s the Southern California air or the atmosphere indoors in Texas, but the ball is really flying this postseasonOCTOBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press
Nearly blows save chance in Game 2 Jansen earned a hold after recording two outs and surrendering two runs on three hits with one strikeout and zero walks during the ninth inning of Wednesday's Game 2 win over San D...
Impact The veteran right-hander entered with a three-run cushion and struck out the first batter he faced, but he allowed three of the next four batters to reach before being pulled in favor of Joe Kelly, who stranded the inherited runner. Jansen has been lights out throughout his career in the playoffs with a 1.94 ERA over 51 innings entering Wednesday's game, but his role going forward may not be so clear. According to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, manager Dave Roberts didn't commit to anything regarding the closer's role and said he's "going to keep thinking through it."
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bellinger robs Padres as Dodgers hold on for 2-0 NLDS lead
Cody Bellinger homered and robbed Fernando Tatis Jr. of a go-ahead shot, and Joe Kelly got the final out with the bases loaded in a tension-filled ninth inning as the Los Angeles D...OCTOBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press
Padres finally go deep, but can't avoid 0-2 hole vs Dodgers
Manny Machado tried to awaken a slumbering San Diego offense by screaming at his teammates after connecting for a homer against Clayton KershawOCTOBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press
Rays hit 3 more HRs to beat Yanks 8-4 for 2-1 lead in ALDS
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press
