Red Sox closer Jansen arrives in Boston to cold reception
The news conference with new Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen was just about finished when, off to the side, 4-year-old Kyrian Jansen spoke up: “I have a question.” Finally, he said: “Go Boston.” Jansen’s son is one of the few Red Sox fans excited about the team this winter following a last-place finish in 2022 and then the departure of shortstop Xander Bogaerts as a free agent last week.
news.yahoo.comAP source: Red Sox, Jansen reach $32M, 2-year deal
SAN DIEGO — (AP) — Veteran closer Kenley Jansen has agreed to a $32 million, two-year deal with the Boston Red Sox, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement was pending a physical. The 35-year-old Jansen went 5-2 with a 3.38 ERA in 64 innings for the Atlanta Braves this year. The right-hander spent the previous 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning a World Series title in 2020. Jansen has a 2.46 career ERA.
wftv.comRed Sox reportedly sign reliever Kenley Jansen to 2-year, $32M contract
According to multiple sources, the Sox and reliever Kenley Jansen have agreed to a two-year, $32 million contract. Closer Kenley Jansen and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $32 million contract, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 7, 2022Source confirms: Free-agent reliever Kenley Jansen in agreement with Red Sox on two-year, $32M contract, pending physical. The Jansen deal is the first the Red Sox have gotten done since the winter meetings began earlier this week. Competitive teams have been doling out big money to talented players, but the Red Sox weren't seriously in the running to land any of them.
wftv.comDodgers leave closer Kimbrel off NLDS roster vs. Padres
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Veteran closer Craig Kimbrel has been left off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster for their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. Kimbrel was 6-7 with 22 saves in his first season in Los Angeles, where fans booed him at times. The 34-year-old Kimbrel is an eight-time All-Star who leads active pitchers in saves with 394 — three more than Jansen. But the Dodgers have plenty of depth in their bullpen and included 13 pitchers on their roster, with Dustin May and Blake Treinen among them. There were no surprises among the 13 position players named to the Dodgers' roster.
wftv.comBraves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining
Should the season end Wednesday in a tie, Atlanta would win the division after claiming the season series 10-9 with Sunday's victory. The Braves won five of the last six games in the series, outscoring the Mets 42-19 over that stretch. TWO, DARN HOTMcNeil went 3 for 5 and has multiple hits in five straight games. ... Braves RHP Spencer Strider still has not thrown as he gets treatment on a sore left oblique. Braves: RHP Bryce Elder (2-3, 2.76 ERA) will face Marlins LHP Jesús Luzardo (3-7, 3.53).
wftv.comBraves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining
Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered for the third straight game, Travis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning, and Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-3, completing a three-game sweep of their NL East rival and taking a two-game lead in the division with three games to play.
'It's two really, really good teams': Braves, Mets take baseball's most thrilling race down to the wire
It's been a decade, at least, since two teams fighting for first have played each other so late in the season. Anything in between and the race would go down to the wire, with each team playing three more games against other opponents. And then the Braves won two more against the Mets themselves to switch spots in the standings, now up one. The season series, which will function as a tiebreaker, is currently knotted at nine apiece. “I don’t know if it’s a rivalry,” Vogelbach said, “it’s two really, really good teams.”Of course, that is the recipe for a rivalry.
wftv.comDodgers closer Kimbrel walks out to 'Let It Go'
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is taking the mound to the song “Let It Go,” known to millions as the big hit from the movie “Frozen.” Since Kimbrel's wife, Ashley, suggested the tune, the 34-year-old right-hander hasn't given up a hit in his last six games as the song blares from Dodger Stadium's speakers.
news.yahoo.comWright wins 17th; Riley, Acuña homer as Braves edge Rockies
ATLANTA — (AP) — Kyle Wright pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his major league-leading 17th victory, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Wednesday night. Atlanta, with the NL’s third-best record at 80-51, remained three games behind the New York Mets in the East Division. Hall of Famer Tom Glavine was the last Atlanta pitcher to lead the majors in victories with 21 in 2000. Riley’s 32nd homer, an opposite-field, two-run shot to right-center off Ryan Feltner (2-6), put the Braves up 2-0 in the first. Prior to Atlanta’s four-game sweep June 2-5 at Coors Field, the Rockies had won 30 of 42 games against the Braves.
wftv.comLindor leads Mets' HR barrage in 7-3 win over Morton, Braves
The New York Mets won two of three in their NL East showdown with the Atlanta Braves despite playing without two of their four All-Stars. It helped that Francisco Lindor played like he should be included at the Midsummer Classic. Lindor led New York’s home-run barrage with a three-run shot, Chris Bassitt threw six strong innings and the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Wednesday.
news.yahoo.comLEADING OFF: Scherzer makes rehab start, Ohtani vs Chisox
(AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)A look at what's happening around the majors today:___SCHERZER'S STARTMets ace Max Scherzer will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton. Scherzer will be pitching on seven days of rest after his first rehab start with the Rumble Ponies on June 21. SHO GOAngels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is coming off a dominant start as he pitches against the White Sox in Anaheim. Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 against Kansas City in his last outing, allowing two hits over eight scoreless innings. Ohtani is 6-4 with a 2.90 ERA in 12 starts, striking out 90 in 68 1/3 innings.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Scherzer makes rehab start, Ohtani vs Chisox
(AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:___SCHERZER'S STARTMets ace Max Scherzer will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton. Scherzer will be pitching on seven days of rest after his first rehab start with the Rumble Ponies on June 21. SHO GOAngels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is coming off a dominant start as he pitches against the White Sox in Anaheim. Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 against Kansas City in his last outing, allowing two hits over eight scoreless innings. Ohtani is 6-4 with a 2.90 ERA in 12 starts, striking out 90 in 68 1/3 innings.
wftv.comBraves put closer Jansen on IL due to irregular heartbeat
Giants Braves Baseball Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen works in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, June 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.) (Harkim Wright Sr.)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Atlanta Braves closer Kenley Jansen was put on the 15-day injured list Tuesday because of an irregular heartbeat, the latest heart-related issue in the veteran right-hander's career. The move was made retroactive to Monday when Jansen felt discomfort, manager Brian Snitker said. He was first diagnosed with irregular heartbeat issues in 2011 and had an ablation the next year. The 34-year-old Jansen signed a one-year, $16 million deal with the Braves in the offseason.
wftv.comCorrea avoids major injury, division-leading Twins on a roll
Twins Orioles Baseball Minnesota Twins' Carlos Correa follows through on a swing against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez)Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins dodged a major problem this past week. Correa was just 4 for 30 through his first eight games with the Twins, but the star shortstop has hit .313 since then. Here's a look at how some of the other big free agent movers are doing so far:Freddie Freeman, Dodgers. A loss Sunday to Philadelphia was his first in his last 25 starts with the Nationals, Dodgers and Mets.
wftv.comFreeman hits 1st HR for Dodgers vs Braves in reunion game
Reds Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, left, hits a solo home run as Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud watches during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Freddie Freeman arrived at Dodger Stadium and headed to the visiting clubhouse for an emotional reunion with his former Atlanta Braves teammates. Freeman joined the Dodgers in March on a $162 million, six-year deal that returned him to Southern California, where he grew up in Orange County. Jansen left the Dodgers the same month for a $16 million, one-year deal to be the Braves' closer. Freeman told a Braves employee wearing a World Series ring he didn't want to look at it.
wftv.comFreeman, Jansen on opposite sides in Braves-Dodgers series
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Freddie Freeman arrived at Dodger Stadium and headed to the visiting clubhouse for an emotional reunion with his former Atlanta Braves teammates. Two players who had spent their entire careers with one team found themselves on opposite sides Monday night in the opener of a three-game series between the defending World Series champion Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jansen left the Dodgers the same month for a $16 million, one-year deal to be the Braves' closer. Freeman dropped in Braves manager Brian Snitker's office for a chat and made his way around the clubhouse sharing memories of last year's World Series victory, the franchise's first since 1995. Freeman told a Braves employee wearing a World Series ring he didn't want to look at it.
wftv.comMorton sharp in return from broken leg, Braves top Reds 7-6
Reds Braves Baseball Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Friday, April 8, 2022, in Atlanta. Asked to hold a 7-3 lead, new Braves closer Kenley Jansen gave up three ninth-inning runs in his Atlanta debut. With two outs, Kyle Farmer hit an RBI single and Jake Fraley had a two-run single before Jansen retired Jonathan India on a flyball. Sanmartin allowed five runs on four hits, including a run-scoring double by Adam Duvall in Atlanta's big third inning. Jeff Hoffman, who replaced Sanmartin, allowed d'Arnaud's two-run single and a run-scoring single by Orlando Arcia.
wftv.comBraves sign closer Kenley Jansen to $16M, 1-year deal
Twins Braves Baseball Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder gets a fist pump from catcher William Contreras in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in North Port, Fla., Friday, March 18, 2022. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) (Curtis Compton)ATLANTA — (AP) — The Atlanta Braves capped a busy week with another stunning move, signing three-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen to a $16 million, one-year contract Friday night. The left-hander had 37 saves and was especially effective down the stretch and in the postseason for the World Series champions. Jansen has 350 saves in his 12-year career which had been spent entirely with the Dodgers. The Dodgers and Braves have squared off in the last two NL Championship Series, each winning once on the way to a World Series title.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over
The 25-year-old lefty excelled as a starter and reliever in the postseason last year, helping the Dodgers win their first World Series championship since 1988. On Tuesday night, the Boston Red Sox used Nathan Eovaldi in relief for the first time since 2019. SWATTING STARTERSKyle Schwarber, Xander Bogaerts and the slugging Red Sox are making short work of opposing starting pitchers this postseason. Tampa Bay's Shane McClanahan did the best against the Red Sox, going five innings in the opener of the AL Division Series. Chris Sale starts for the Red Sox after allowing one run over 2 2/3 innings in Game 1.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Red Sox quickly finish off starters in playoffs
ALCS Astros Red Sox Baseball Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke is taken out of the game against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) (Winslow Townson)A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:___SWATTING STARTERSKyle Schwarber, Xander Bogaerts and the slugging Red Sox are making short work of opposing starting pitchers this postseason. Tampa Bay's Shane McClanahan did the best, going five innings in the opener of the AL Division Series. Going into Game 4 of the AL Championship Series, it wasn't certain who the Red Sox would face next — Astros manger Dusty Baker hadn't announced a starter. Red Sox manager Alex Cora rebuked Boston pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez for tapping a wrist with a six-run lead Monday night, mimicking the Game 1 celebration by Houston's Carlos Correa.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: Red Sox quickly finish off starters in playoffs
ALCS Astros Red Sox Baseball Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke is taken out of the game against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning in Game 4 of baseball's American League Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) (Winslow Townson)A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:___SWATTING STARTERSKyle Schwarber, Xander Bogaerts and the slugging Red Sox are making short work of opposing starting pitchers this postseason. Tampa Bay's Shane McClanahan did the best, going five innings in the opener of the AL Division Series. Going into Game 4 of the AL Championship Series, it wasn't certain who the Red Sox would face next — Astros manger Dusty Baker hadn't announced a starter. Red Sox manager Alex Cora rebuked Boston pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez for tapping a wrist with a six-run lead Monday night, mimicking the Game 1 celebration by Houston's Carlos Correa.
wftv.comDodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres
Scherzer retired his first 22 batters before Eric Hosmer doubled to deep right with one out in the eighth. The three-time Cy Young Award winner threw an immaculate inning in the second with three strikeouts on nine pitches. In a big blow, San Diego starter Blake Snell left after 11 pitches with a left adductor injury. Corey Seager and Mookie Betts hit solo homers, and Justin Turner added a three-run blast in the seventh to back Scherzer (14-4). Adams then nearly hit Trea Turner, who went down in a heap, drawing prolonged boos from the crowd.
wftv.comUrías earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0
Padres Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (7) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — 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 on Friday night to snap a two-game skid. Urías (17-3) scattered three hits, struck out seven and walked one to remain unbeaten in his last 13 starts, going 8-0 in that stretch. But Wil Myers struck out swinging to end the threat. Dodgers: RHP Walker Buehler (13-3, 2.31) is unbeaten in eight career starts against the Padres, going 4-0 with a 1.54 ERA.
wftv.comGiants rally in 9th for 2nd straight night to beat Dodgers
San Francisco took three of four in a tense series between the longtime rivals. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts threw his cap and argued vehemently, leading to him being ejected in the ninth inning for the second consecutive night. Wade then hit a sinking liner to right field that dropped just in front of newly acquired Billy McKinney, giving San Francisco a 5-3 advantage. The teams have a three-game series beginning Tuesday in San Francisco before playing their final series of the season Sept. 3-5. Dodgers: RHPs Corey Knebel (right lat strain) and Jimmy Nelson (back) both pitched an inning during a simulated game.
wftv.comPujols HR, Dodgers send Diamondbacks to 17th straight loss
Dodgers Diamondbacks Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Albert Pujols (55) celebrates with Justin Turner after hitting a three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning during a baseball game, Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Phoenix. Kenley Jansen pitched a perfect ninth for his 18th save in 20 chances as Los Angeles won its sixth in a row. Arizona is approaching the longest losing streak of the wild card era, 19 games by the Kansas City Royals in 2005. Arizona is on the longest losing streak in team history and has lost 30 of 32 overall and 40 of 45. Los Angeles played in front of a crowd of 31,661 that featured many loud Dodgers fans.
wftv.comLEADING OFF: MLB begins checking pitchers for sticky stuff
Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start June 21. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) (Mark J. Terrill)A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:STUCK UPMajor League Baseball begins its crackdown against pitchers using sticky substances when umpires start making regular, random mound checks. “I think I’m in the same boat as everyone else, just waiting for this to play out,” he said. Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games if caught using foreign substances to doctor baseballs. Kansas City lost 19 straight in 2005, the longest drought since baseball began having wild-card playoff teams in 1995.
wftv.comPujols delivers RBI in debut, Dodgers top Diamondbacks 3-1
Diamondbacks Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers' Albert Pujols bats during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday, May 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Albert Pujols delivered an RBI single in his Dodgers debut, and Walker Buehler pitched seven scoreless innings of one-hit ball in Los Angeles' 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Pujols got his 3,254th hit and his 2,113th RBI — the second-most in major league history since it became an official stat. Gavin Lux added an RBI single in the eighth. Eduardo Escobar had an RBI single in the eighth for Arizona, which opened a four-game series at Chavez Ravine with its fifth loss in six games.
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