KENLEY JANSEN NEWS

Bypassed for save chance Manager Dave Roberts said prior to the Dodgers' 4-2 win over the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series that he was uncertain of Jansen's role, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Regis...

Impact Jansen's blown save in Game 4 on Saturday wasn't a total implosion, but it nonetheless continued a trend of underwhelming postseason appearances for the 33-year-old. With that in mind, Roberts' decision to bypass Jansen for a save chance Sunday came as little surprise, with Blake Treinen stepping in and working around a leadoff single to deliver a scoreless ninth inning. The diminished velocity and elevated flyball rate Jansen has experienced during the playoffs could make Roberts reluctant to turn to him in higher-leverage spots for the remainder of the World Series.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Dodgers: Kenley Jansen is still an effective closer Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has developed a reputation for blowing saves over the last couple of years. But he's still an effec...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Weekend Sports in Brief

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Column: Kershaw grinds and Roberts pushes the right buttons

If it wasn’t exactly redemption for Clayton Kershaw, it sure was for the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw stops steal of home, hands Dodgers 3-2 Series lead

Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in six days, escaping a fourth-inning jam with a quick reaction throw to cut down a runner trying for a rar...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Kershaw beats Rays again, gives LA Series lead

Clayton Kershaw beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in six days, escaping a fourth-inning jam with a quick reaction throw to cut down a runner trying for a rare steal of ho...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Kenley Jansen exemplifies the importance of backing up The final play of Game Four of the World Series had all kinds of problems, and Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen's miscue is an impor...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Blows save in Game 4 Jansen was charged with the blown save and the loss in Game 4 of the World Series against the Rays on Saturday after recording two outs during the ninth inning and giving up two ru...

Impact The veteran right-hander retired two of the first three batters he faced, but a two-out walk to Randy Arozarena put the winning run on base. Brett Phillips' subsequent RBI single was botched in the outfield by Chris Taylor, and catcher Will Smith missed the relay throw with Arozarena dead to rights at home plate, allowing the game-winning run to score. It was a circus finish to a back-and-forth affair, and Jansen has now allowed three runs (two earned) in 1.2 innings over his two appearances in the World Series. The Dodgers seem likely to test their options for any save chances across the final two or three games of the series.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' rally joins Buckner, Bevens among wild Series endings

Brett Phillips’ tying single with two outs in the ninth inning turned into a game-ending hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the ball twice, allowing Randy Arozarena to stumbl...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plaschke: Dodgers go from potential elation to disaster on a single World Series play Kenley Jansen and the Dodgers were one out away from taking a commanding lead in the World Series. Instead, they ruined their chance at an e...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Jansen blows save, Dodgers squander Game 4, Series tied at 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kenley Jansen threw a cutter inside to Brett Phillips for a ball, then a cutter and a sinker for called strikes.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Jansen blows save, Dodgers squander Game 4, Series tied at 2 Kenley Jansen threw a cutter inside to Brett Phillips for a ball, then a cutter and a sinker for called strikes.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Jansen blows save, Dodgers squander Game 4, Series tied at 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kenley Jansen threw a cutter inside to Brett Phillips for a...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • CHRON.COM

Jansen blows save, Dodgers squander Game 4, Series tied at 2 Kenley Jansen threw a cutter inside to Brett Phillips for a ball, then a cutter and a sinker for called strikes.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Jansen blows save, Dodgers squander Game 4, Series tied at 2

Kenley Jansen was one strike from saving Game 4 and putting the Los Angeles Dodgers within one win of the World Series title that has eluded them since 1988

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arozarena slugs into WS history, stumbles into October lore

Hours after slugging his way into World Series history, Randy Arozarena stumbled into October lore

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stumbling stunner! Rays shock Dodgers in 9th, tie Series 2-2

The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten even in the World Series after a wild game-ending play for an 8-7 win in Game 4 over the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Rays beat LA 8-7, tie Series at two games each

The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a stunning rally in the bottom of the ninth inning when Brett Phillips’ two-out single and a pair of Dodgers misplays resulted in two runs that beat L...

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' Jansen has heater back after early fall struggles

After slumping for weeks with slipping velocity and toothless bite on his signature cutter, Kenley Jansen reached 95.2 mph while closing out the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-2 Game 3 vic...

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buehler leads Dodgers over Rays 6-2 for 2-1 Series lead

Los Angeles ace Walker Buehler set down the Tampa Bay Rays with dominance and ease that brought flashbacks of Orel Hershiser during the Dodgers' last title run

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series Notebook: Urías, 4-0 in postseason, set for G4

Julio Urías is perfect in the postseason with a 4-0 record as the Los Angeles left-hander gets set to start Game 4 of the World Series against Tampa Bay

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlie Morton quietly becomes dominant postseason pitcher

Charlie Morton has quietly become one of the most dominant postseason pitchers ever

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Date in Baseball

This Date in Baseball for Oct. 29, 2020

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randy and the Rays finally a group effort in World Series

After being carried through this postseason by breakout rookie Randy Arozarena, the Tampa Bay Rays' offense turned in a top-to-bottom team effort in a 6-4 Game 2 victory over the L...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bullpen saved: Dodgers keep Jansen and Co. fresh for Game 2 Kenley Jansen, Blake Treinen and Brusdar Graterol should be fresh for Game 2 of the World Series after watching the...

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM