KENLEY JANSEN NEWS

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 question

OCTOBER 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 postseason

OCTOBER 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 Kershaw

OCTOBER 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

Walk in new park: Dodgers open NLDS with 5-1 win over Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a walk in the park to start the National League Division Series

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays back Glasnow, bullpen with 4 HRs to tie ALDS vs Yankees

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS

Right-hander Mike Clevinger is back on the roster for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series and starting Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No days off puts stress on pitchers in Division Series, LCS

Postseason games come at an unprecedented pace starting Monday in this year of the pandemic

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw Ks 13 as Dodgers eliminate Brewers 3-0

Clayton Kershaw struck out 13 while delivering eight innings of three-hit ball, Mookie Betts hit a two-out, two-run double in the fifth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwau...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jansen 'absolutely' entrenched as LA's closer The most decorated closer in franchise history recorded a postseason save on Wednesday night, but his manager was asked on Thursday if Kenle...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • MLB.COM

Jansen 'absolutely' entrenched as LA's closer The most decorated closer in franchise history recorded a postseason save on Wednesday night, but his manager was asked on Thursday if Kenle...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • MLB.COM

Picks up Game 1 save Jansen walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning en route to the save Wednesday in Game 1 against the Brewers.

Impact He got Eric Sogard to fly out and then got Keston Hiura to ground out to start the frame. Jace Peterson then walked as a pinch hitter before Christian Yelich struck out while representing the tying run. Jansen should be available for Thursday's Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kenley Jansen isn't at his best, but gets Game 1 save Kenley Jansen completed a hitless ninth inning, but with subpar stuff and little command, a combination that won’t play as well deeper into...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Seager homers, Dodgers beat Brewers 4-2 in playoff opener

Mookie Betts had two hits and an RBI, Corey Seager homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 in the opener of their NL playoff

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS