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Atlanta BravesBrian Snitker's honest reaction to Kenley Jansen's forgettable Braves debut

New Atlanta Braves’ closer Kenley Jansen endured a rough start to his Braves career on Friday. Jansen entered a 7-3 game in the ninth inning. He went on to surrender three runs and almost blew the game. He was able to escape the jam with the lead and a Braves win, but the performance was […]

Atlanta BravesThe true reason the Dodgers lost Kenley Jansen to the Braves

The frantic wheeling-and-dealing continues in the MLB, with pitcher Kenley Jansen joining the Atlanta Braves after a long stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Since signing with the Dodgers in 2010, Jansen became one of the more beloved players on the roster. According to a report by Los Angeles Times’ Jorge Castillo, the veteran reliever […]

Los Angeles DodgersClayton Kershaw speaks out on Kenley Jansen's Dodgers departure

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost another key talent from their 2020 World Series-winning run, as closer Kenley Jansen opted to sign with the Atlanta Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal in the ongoing free agency period. Jansen’s Dodgers departure hit a bit more to Clayton Kershaw, who had been teammates with the veteran closer […]

Atlanta BravesRUMOR: Braves mulled reunion with star closer before signing Kenley Jansen

The Atlanta Braves shored up the bullpen with the acquisition of Kenley Jansen in MLB free agency on Saturday. Jansen will step in as the Braves closer after a successful career with the LA Dodgers in a solid move for the reigning World Series champs. According to reports from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Braves […]

Atlanta BravesBraves snatch Kenley Jansen away from Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves struck again on Friday! They added a vital pitcher to their bullpen, as the team signed 3-time All-Star and former Dodger Kenley Jansen to a 1-year, $16 million dollar contract. The move comes just days after the Braves saw Freddie Freeman sign in Los Angeles with the Dodgers.  The Braves already feature […]

Los Angeles Dodgers3 free agents the Dodgers must sign now that MLB is back

The Los Angeles Dodgers were primed for a fantastic run entering the 2021 MLB postseason after acquiring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner before the trade deadline. Despite missing Max Muncy and Trevor Bauer, they were victorious over the 107-win San Francisco Giants squad, but succumbed to the World Series Champions Atlanta Braves in six games. […]

Los Angeles DodgersDodgers manager Dave Roberts fires back at Kenley Jansen haters after two consecutive blown saves

The last few days have not been ideal for the Los Angeles Dodgers. They dropped three of four to the San Francisco Giants and now sit three games behind their rivals in the National League West. Kenley Jansen is also not enjoying life by any means after blowing two straight saves against the Giants. You […]

Los Angeles DodgersDodgers bring in reliever Blake Treinen

In an effort to help provide incumbent closer Kenley Jansen with some help late in games, the Los Angeles Dodgers scooped up former Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen on a one-year agreement, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The one-year agreement guarantees Treinen a payday of $10 million, and he will stay out in the […]

Los Angeles LakersKenley Jansen has lofty expectations for Lonzo Ball

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball’s appeal has crossed over to baseball. In fact, one of the best relief pitchers in baseball today, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen counts Ball as among the figures he looks up to. Ramona Shelburne of ESPN recently caught up with Jansen, and one of the topics that stood […]

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