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After a down 2019 campaign, Kenley Jansen is getting some tips from one of his team’s all-time greats. The Los Angeles Dodgers closer told reporters Friday that he did some extra work with retired former Cy Young winner Orel Hershiser on his …
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is in the middle of a career-worst season, but he still thinks he can right the ship before it is too late. Addressing reporters on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted that Jansen is dealing with …
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen struck out the side on Friday against the Miami Marlins, not allowing a single runner to reach base in the process. He admitted afterwards that there was a little bit extra behind it. The Dodger bullpen was …
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts openly wishes closer Kenley Jansen had learned his lesson about pitching through injury a little sooner. Jansen melted down in the 9th inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. After getting …
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen had an abysmal outing Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he thinks a comebacker that hit him to start off the ninth inning had everything to do with it. Jansen entered the contest with an 8-6 lead …
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lackluster bullpen seems like the only component of that team that is not performing at an elite level right now, and Kenley Jansen thinks it is valid to point that out. The All-Star closer earned the save in …
After one of the shakiest seasons of his career, Kenley Jansen is in shape and ready to right the ship in 2019. The Los Angeles Dodgers closer posted a career-worst 3.01 ERA in 2018 while simultaneously battling a heart issue, but he said Saturday …
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen underwent surgery this week to address a heart condition he has been dealing with off and on for several years, and he said Wednesday that he is thrilled with the results. Jansen was able to call into MLB …
Dave Roberts’ decision to put Kenley Jansen into a World Series game in the 8th inning backfired for the second straight day. Jansen entered Game 4 in the 8th on Saturday and got Andrew Benintendi out. He then allowed a solo home run to Steve …
The MLB playoffs are approaching, with teams clinching their spots on nearly a daily basis. The storylines are numerous, and there are several players worth focusing on. Here’s a look at 10 key players whose fortunes in October will have a big …
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has struggled to cope with heart issues in some recent trips to Colorado — so much so that his initial reaction to his most recent flare-up is probably not what you’d expect. Jansen experienced …
Despite the continued concerns over his health, Kenley Jansen is not worried about any potential limitations in the postseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star closer spoke with reporters on Wednesday and said that he would “definitely” …
The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely be without closer Kenley Jansen for their upcoming road trip to Colorado. Jansen, who experienced an irregular heartbeat the last time the Dodgers traveled to Denver to face the Rockies, will likely skip the trip …
Kenley Jansen had yet another shaky outing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he helped himself escape a jam with a spectacular play. Jansen entered Tuesday’s 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers with an 8-2 lead in the ninth. He allowed a single and …
The MLB playoff race can conceivably be boiled down to about 12 teams, with one or two more on the fringes but looking less realistic by the day. Those 12 teams are in different spots. Some will feel better than others about their chances of making …
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to need Kenley Jansen to work through his struggles if they want to make a playoff push down the stretch, but they aren’t going to get any help from the right-hander on Sunday. After Jansen blew a save against …
