Rivals Dodgers, Giants prepare for instant playoff classic
The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to take on the San Francisco Giants in a best-of-five NL Division Series that is already looking like an instant classicOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KENLEY JANSEN #74 - PITCHER - BOSTON RED SOX
4-2 W-L •
1.06 WHIP •
3.29 ERA
4-2 W-L
1.06 WHIP
3.29 ERA
Earns win after strong ninth inning Jansen was awarded the win in Wednesday's wild-card victory over the Cardinals after striking out three while allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Manager Dave Roberts turned to Jansen to keep the game tied at 1-1 in the top of the ninth, and the decision paid off. He worked around a one-out single by Tommy Edman, allowing Chris Taylor to win the game with a walkoff homer in the bottom of the inning. Jansen now owns a 2.35 ERA in 50 career playoff appearances. Notably, he's only recorded a save in 18 of those, so expect Roberts to continue using him in non-save situations as needed.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin
Two septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros and 72-year-old skipper Dusty Baker i...OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playoff payrolls: 2 missing Dodgers nearly total Rays' money
Two missing Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers earn nearly as much as the entire Tampa Bay Rays’ major league roster heading into the playoffsOCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Longtime teammates Clayton Kershaw and Kenley Jansen headed to uncertain future Clayton Kershaw and Kenley Jansen established their friendship 15 years ago in the minor leagues. Both Dodgers pitchers will be free agents...
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Keeps save streak alive Jansen secured the save Friday against the Brewers after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings, fanning one.
Impact Jansen entered the game earlier than expected and recorded the final out of the eighth inning before cruising through the ninth, and he only needed 21 pitches (16 strikes) to nail down his 38th save of the year. The veteran reliever has been dominant of late and has tossed six straight scoreless outings while also securing the save in each of his last 17 opportunities.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat Brews
Trea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the NL West race for at least another day, rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 after starter...OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Locks down 37th save Jansen struck out the side during a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save over the Padres on Wednesday.
Impact The Dodgers rallied for five runs in the eighth to take an 11-9 lead over their division foes, allowing Jansen to enter for a save opportunity. The 33-year-old shut the door on the Padres, needing just 10 pitches to strike out the side in dominant fashion. Jansen has now converted 16 straight saves dating back to July 24 and has 37 overall on the year. He stands at a 2.26 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 85:36 K:BB over 67.2 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers slam 4 HRs in 8th for 11-9 comeback win over Padres
Corey Seager hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, when the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep four times to rally past the San Diego Padres 11-9SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shuts door on Diamondbacks Jansen picked up the save Sunday against the Diamondbacks after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, giving up a hit but striking out two.
Impact Jansen entered the game in the ninth inning with the Dodgers holding a three-run lead, and while he started his outing allowing a single to Josh Rojas, that would be all the damage the Diamondbacks would inflict on the 33-year-old reliever. Jansen has been outstanding of late and has given up just one earned run over his last 19 appearances (18.1 innings) dating back to Aug. 20. He owns a 0.49 ERA and a 0.55 WHIP in that span.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seager 2 HRs, Urías, Dodgers win 100th, keep pace in NL West
Corey Seager hit two solo homers, Julio Urías posted his MLB-leading 19th victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their 100th game of the season by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks...SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Delivers 35th save Jansen saved Friday's 4-2 win against the Diamondbacks, striking out one in the ninth inning.
Impact Jansen was called upon in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and required just eight pitches to lock down the victory. The 33-year-old has now allowed just one run across 10.1 September innings and possesses a 2.33 ERA on the season.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 4-2, keep pace in NL West race
AJ Pollock hit a two-run homer, Chris Taylor robbed a pair of potential extra-base hits on defense in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers kept pace in the NL West race by...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches another win Jansen (4-4) earned the win over Colorado on Thursday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he allowed one hit and struck out two.
Impact Though Jansen hasn't had a save opportunity since Saturday, he has picked up a pair of wins this week by hurling scoreless ninth frames prior to the Dodgers emerging with a 10th-inning win. The veteran closer allowed an inning-opening single to Charlie Blackmon on Thursday but was able to retire the next three batters to keep the game tied. Jansen has allowed only one run in 10 appearances in September.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Earns win Tuesday Jansen (3-4) picked up the win against the Rockies on Tuesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning during which he walked two and struck out one.
Impact It wasn't the most efficient of outings for Jansen -- he threw only nine of 20 pitches for strikes and put the winning run in scoring position with a pair of free passes -- but the right-hander was able to keep Colorado off the scoreboard. He earned the victory as a result of Los Angeles tallying one run in the top of the 10th. The veteran closer has notched two wins and 12 saves since the start of August, posting a 1.54 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB across 23.1 innings over that stretch.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marquez expected to start for the Rockies against the Dodgers
The Rockies are expected to send German Marquez to the mound Wednesday and the Dodgers will give Walker Buehler the startSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pujols hit in 10th, Dodgers beat Rox, stay close in NL West
Pinch-hitter Albert Pujols drove in the go-ahead run with a single up the middle in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a rare off night by major league wins leade...SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up 34th save Jansen struck out the only batter he faced and recorded his 34th save in the Dodgers' 5-1 win over the Reds on Saturday.
Impact Jansen inherited a two-on, two-out situation Saturday and got Eugenio Suarez swinging to secure the victory for the Dodgers. The right-hander has now gone 14 appearances and 13.1 innings without allowing an earned run and has a K:BB of 16:3 over that span.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLB ERA leader Scherzer dominates again, Dodgers beat Reds
Max Scherzer pitched seven shutout innings in another dominant performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who kept up their push in the NL West with a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes out side for 33rd save Jansen picked up the save against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, striking out all three batters he faced in a scoreless inning.
Impact The veteran closer was at his best Wednesday, mowing down the side on only 11 pitches. As a result, Jansen picked up his 33rd save of the campaign, moving him into third place overall in MLB. Since his last blown save July 22, the right-hander has converted 12 straight save chances while registering a 1.17 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB across 23 innings.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Urías wins MLB-leading 18th, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-3
Julio Urías earned his major league-leading 18th victory, Gavin Lux singled in the go-ahead run in the fourth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers clinch postseason berth in 8-4 win over D-backs
The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a postseason berth by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 for their fifth straight winSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reinstated Tuesday Jansen was reinstated from the paternity list prior to Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The 33-year-old had been away from the team since Sunday and will return to his role as the closer for the Dodgers. Since July 24, he has converted all 11 of his save opportunities while posting a 1.29 ERA and 11.1 K/9 over 21 innings. Mitch White was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
