LEADING OFF: Greinke back, Vladdy & daddy, Brewers pitch in
Houston Astros right-hander Zack Greinke makes his first start Tuesday night since testing positive for COVID-19 last monthSEPTEMBER 14, 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
Dodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres
Max Scherzer got his 3,000th career strikeout and took a perfect game into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 to complete a three-game sweepSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabian Ardaya: Dodgers are putting Kenley Jansen on the... - The Athletic Dodgers are putting Kenley Jansen on the paternity list until Tuesday, Dave Roberts said. Mitch White is up.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Goes on paternity leave The Dodgers placed Jansen on the paternity list prior to Sunday's game against the Padres, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact The roster move comes about an hour after Jansen announced via his personal Twitter account that his wife gave birth to the couple's child, daughter Key'Gia. Since Jansen is expected to be away from the team until Tuesday, Los Angeles recalled pitcher Mitch White from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches save No. 32 Jansen saved Saturday's 5-4 win against the Padres, striking out one in a 1-2-3 ninth inning.
Impact Pitching on the second consecutive night, Jansen needed just eight pitches to secure the save and help Los Angeles keep pace with the division-leading Giants. This performance comes on the heels of seven pitches Friday as the 33-year-old has gotten six outs on 15 pitches while throwing only three balls over the last two days. The pair of efficient outings means Jansen might actually be available for the series finale Sunday despite throwing two innings in two days.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Betts homers on 4-RBI night, Dodgers beat Padres 5-4
Mookie Betts hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer with two outs in the fifth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the San Diego Padres 5-4SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures 31st save Jansen allowed one hit and no runs over one inning against the Padres on Friday to earn the save.
Impact The veteran closer was handed the ball in the ninth inning and tasked with protecting a 3-0 Dodgers lead. He allowed a two-out Adam Frazier single but was otherwise very effective, needing only seven pitches (six of which were strikes) to close out the contest. Jansen has rebounded from a rough three-game stretch in July by going a perfect 10-for-10 in save chances over his past 19 appearances. Over that stretch, he has posted a 1.35 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB across 20 innings.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Urías earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0
Julio Urías pitched seven shutout innings for his major league-leading 17th victory, Max Muncy slugged a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 to...SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Delivers 30th save Jansen saved Tuesday's 3-2 triumph over Atlanta, striking out two in a clean ninth.
Impact Jansen made quick work of the heart of Atlanta's order to pull into a tie with Liam Hendriks for second in MLB in saves. It was nice to see the three-time All-Star reaffirm his grip on the closer role after sitting out Monday's save situation; apparently the off day was scheduled maintenance due to Jansen pitching on Saturday and Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seager, Dodgers beat Braves 3-2; Albies' foul injures knee
Corey Seager hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a matchup of playoff contendersSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodger Details: Kenley Jansen's sustained run, Albert Pujols' role and more Jansen rebounds from a tough stretch to provide a reminder of his career accomplishments: “He’s withstood the test of time."
AUGUST 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Posts save No. 29 Jansen saved Saturday's 5-2 win against Colorado, pitching a 1-2-3 ninth with a strikeout.
Impact Jansen entered in the ninth with a three-run lead and made quick work of the heart of Colorado's order for his 29th save of the season. The 33-year-old has now surrendered just one run across his last 12 innings and has saves in six of his last seven appearances.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers rally with 3 runs in 8th to beat Rockies 5-2
Will Smith snapped a tie with a bases-loaded, two-run single in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pollock's homer sends Dodgers to 5-3 win over Padres in 16
AJ Pollock led off the 16th inning with a two-run homer and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers beat the struggling San Diego Padres 5-3 in by far the longest major league game since...AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures another save Jansen picked up the save Tuesday against the Padres after tossing a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and one walk while fanning two.
Impact Jansen had a stretch of three straight blown saves just after the All-Star break, but it's safe to say those struggles are a thing of the past now. He has allowed just three earned runs across his last 12 appearances and has gone 7-for-7 in save chances during that span. Jansen has gone 28-for-35 in save chances this season and considering the struggles are behind him, he should remain the top closing option for the Dodgers going forward.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pollock, Urías lead Dodgers past slumping Padres 5-2
AJ Pollock hit a two-run single and robbed Manny Machado of a two-run homer to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the sinking San Diego Padres 5-2 in a series opener between NL West...AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans two in save Jansen struck out two and hit one batter in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mets. He allowed no hits or walks.
Impact Jansen was able to work around plunking Kevin Pillar by getting Brandon Nimmo to fly out before striking out Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso. The Dodgers' closer has converted all five of his save chances in August and six straight dating back to July 24. He's now 27-for-32 in saves with a 2.86 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 61:31 K:BB across 50.1 innings overall.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Backed by 3 HRs, Scherzer leads Dodgers past Mets 4-3
Trea Turner, Albert Pujols and Chris Taylor each homered, and Max Scherzer won for the third time in four starts since being acquired as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the slumping N...AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures fifth straight save Jansen recorded the save Friday against the Mets after tossing a scoreless inning, striking out one.
Impact Jansen has recorded the save in each of his last three appearances and has completed each of his last five chances as well, as he seems to have bounced back from a stretch of three straight blown saves in late July. The veteran reliever has given up just three earned runs across nine innings (eight appearances) this month, which translates to a 3.00 ERA -- but he has also has an excellent 0.89 WHIP and an 11.0 K/9. Jansen owns a 2.92 while going 26-for-31 on save chances this season.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers hold off Mets 3-2 to extend win streak to eight
Walker Buehler pitched two-run ball into the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 3-2 for their eighth straight winAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records 25th save Jansen picked up the save Tuesday against the Pirates after allowing one run on two hits and a walk across one inning, fanning one.
Impact Jansen might have clinched his 25th save of the season, but he was far from crisp on the mound and needed 24 pitches to get the job done. The veteran reliever is in no danger of losing the closer role any time soon, but it's worth noting he has given up runs in five of his 13 appearances since the All-Star break. He owns a 7.62 ERA across 13 innings while going 4-for-7 in save chances during that span.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Beaty leads Dodgers past Pirates 4-3 for 5th straight win
Matt Beaty hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the fifth inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Locks down 24th save Jansen saved Monday's 2-1 triumph over the Pirates, allowing one hit with one strikeout in the ninth.
Impact Jansen was called upon to pitch the ninth inning of a 2-1 game and delivered despite surrendering a one-out double to Yoshi Tsutsugo. The All-Star reliever has slowed noticeably since the start of July as the save is just his fourth in that span and his ERA has more than doubled from 1.34 to 2.85.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers beat Pirates 2-1 on HRs by McKinney and Muncy
Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 for their fourth straight victoryAUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable Saturday Jansen will not be available to pitch Saturday against the Mets, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Although Jansen threw just 19 pitches Friday, he did complete two high-leverage innings, leading manager Dave Roberts to give him a day off Saturday. With Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol and Justin Bruihl also resting, the Dodgers will have to look elsewhere for late-innings relief work.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
