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Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead

Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strikes out three for save Jansen picked up the save Friday against the Mets, allowing no runs on one hit while striking out three and walking one over one inning.

Impact Jansen picked up his 38th save Friday, the second most saves in baseball this season. He allowed two baserunners and needed 24 pitches, 15 of which were strikes, to get the job done. After allowing two runs in an outing on Sep. 11 that ballooned his ERA to 3.91, the veteran has steadily lowered it to where it sits now at 3.54.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez homers, Clase gets 40th save as Guardians beat KC

José Ramírez hit a three-run homer and Emmanuel Clase closed for his major league-leading 40th save in the Cleveland Guardians’ 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals' Albert Pujols, Padres' Juan Soto & Manny Machado leadoff team of the week | Flippin' Bats

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • Fox Sports

Earns 37th save Jansen did not allow a baserunner and struck out one over a scoreless inning of work to earn the save in a 6-3 victory over the Phillies on Saturday.

Impact It was business as usual for Jansen, who made quick work of the Phillies on twelve pitches, ten of which he threw for strikes. He ended the game emphatically with a high heater that caused Bryson Stott to go around with an off-balance swing. Jansen now has 27 saves, second most in all of MLB behind only Emmanuel Clase.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit

Kyle Wright became the first 20-game winner in the majors this season and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 to stop a three-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers dump struggling Craig Kimbrel as closer

Craig Kimbrel won't be closing any more games for the Los Angeles Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holds on for 36th save Jansen earned a save after he pitched one inning, surrendering an unearned run on two hits and a walk while striking out two in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact Jansen was called upon to protect a 3-1 lead in the top of the ninth, but quickly ran into trouble. The first two batters he faced reached base before he registered two strikeouts in a row, but a two-out Luis Garcia singled scored a run. After an intentional walk to Joey Meneses, Jansen was able to get Luke Voit to fly out to end the contest, earning his 36th save of the year. The 34-year-old has now pitched four straight scoreless appearances after he blew a save and got the loss Sept. 11 against the Mariners. Jansen now owns a 3.63 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 75 punchouts over 57 innings in 58 appearances while going 36-for-43 on save opportunities this year.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 35th save Jansen struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his 35th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact There has been chatter recently that Raisel Iglesias might bump Jansen from his closer role, but that hasn't come to pass as Iglesias worked the eighth Monday and collected his 11th hold, while Jansen reeled in his second straight save and fifth in seven September chances. The 34-year-old's 3.68 ERA on the month might be fueling the speculation, but it comes with a 0.82 WHIP and 8:1 K:BB through 7.1 innings. With Atlanta hot on the heels of the Mets for the NL East title, it might take a total meltdown from Jansen for him to lose his grip on the ninth.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen report: Jonathan Loáisiga getting back on track, while Kenley Jansen struggles Greg Jewett wonders if Jonathan Loáisiga might make a leverage play in the Yankees bullpen as he updates the MLB closer landscape.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sharp in 34th save Jansen struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact Jansen was reportedly unavailable with a finger issue Friday, but he was deemed good-to-go ahead of Saturday's contest. A save chance arose, and he needed just nine pitches (seven strikes) to convert it. This was his first save opportunity since he blew a chance in Seattle last Sunday. Jansen now has a 3.76 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 72:19 K:BB through 55 innings while converting 34 of 41 save chances. Assuming the finger soreness doesn't resurface, he should remain Atlanta's primary closer the rest of the way.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña accounts for all 4 runs as Braves hold off Phillies

Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and drove in four runs off Aaron Nola and flashed some fancy defense in right field, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phil...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available despite finger issue Jansen was unavailable Friday against the Phillies due to a sore right pinky finger but is available Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Atlanta didn't wind up with a save chance Friday, as a six-run eighth inning gave the team a 7-2 leading heading into the ninth inning. Raisel Iglesias handled that final frame, but Jansen should be available in the event of a save chance Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' 4-4 trip will be remembered for Kenley Jansen's blown save, which he knows Kenley Jansen knows that you, or at least many of you, are booing from the time he enters a game.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kenley Jansen blows save to lose wild game versus Mariners In a matter of minutes and with two cracks of the bat, each eliciting a roar from a sellout crowd at T-Mobile Park, a contender for the best...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • AJC.COM

Rodriguez, Suarez 2 HRs each, connect in 9th, M's top Braves

Julio Rodriguez and Eugenio Suarez each hit their second home run of the game, connecting in the ninth inning and rallying the Seattle Mariners over the Atlanta Braves 8-7

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers closer Kimbrel walks out to 'Let It Go'

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is taking the mound to the song “Let It Go,” known to millions as the big hit from the movie “Frozen.”

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch Mets

Matt Olson hit a three-run homer against his former club and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth in a row, outslugging the Oakland Athletics 10-9 and finally catching the slumping M...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grossman draws bases-loaded walk in 9th, Braves beat Marlins

Robbie Grossman drew a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk against Steven Okert in the ninth inning, bailing out closer Kenley Jansen and giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-1 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves rookie Strider fans Atlanta record 16 in win over Rox

Rookie Spencer Strider set an Atlanta record with 16 strikeouts while allowing only two hits in eight innings to lead the Braves to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wright wins 17th; Riley, Acuña homer as Braves edge Rockies

Kyle Wright pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his major league-leading 17th victory, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rocki...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals score twice in bottom of the 9th, beat Braves 6-5

Corey Dickerson tied the game with an infield single and Tyler O’Neill drew a bases-loaded walk, all in the bottom of the ninth inning, to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 win ov...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 29th Save Jansen picked up the save Monday against Pittsburgh. He struck out two in a perfect inning.

Impact Jansen had little trouble to record his 29th save as he needed just 11 pitches to shut down the Pirates in order and secure Atlanta's victory. The veteran is now tied with Josh Hader and Taylor Rogers for the MLB lead in saves. His two strikeouts on the night also improve his K/9 which was his second highest since 2018 at 12.04 entering Monday.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Odorizzi Ks 7, Harris homers; Braves top Pirates 2-1

Jake Odorizzi struck out seven and Michael Harris II homered for each of Atlanta’s two runs, helping the Braves gain in the NL East with a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Mo...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta Braves earn ice cream machine after recent Mets series

The Braves' Thursday game against the Mets was a must-win, but not for divisional purposes — for dessert purposes.

AUGUST 19, 2022

Atlanta Braves earn ice cream machine after recent Mets series