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Lakers' Playoff Run Energizes Angels Veteran: 'I Can Finally Express Myself Again'
Kenley Jansen played the majority of his career in Los Angeles with the Dodgers. It was not uncommon for the veteran closer and avowed basketball fan to rock a Lakers jersey in the clubhouse.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 25
Angels' Potential Future Hall of Famer Named Trade Candidate at Deadline
The Los Angeles Angels are 12-12 through 24 games this season. After starting 8-4, they've come back down to earth. Considering the Angels’ end-of-season pattern, MLB insider David Schoenfield suggested some potential trade options for the Halos ahead of the deadline, including All-Star reliever Kenley Jansen.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Red Sox Listed as Trade Fit for Potential Future Hall of Fame Pitcher
The Boston Red Sox already have two pitchers in their bullpen with several years of experience as closing pitchers. Aroldis Chapman is Boston's number one option to close games, and Liam Hendriks made his first MLB appearance in 680 days on Sunday.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 23
Former Red Sox All-Star Called 'Potential Solution' For Rangers Via Trade
The Texas Rangers are leading the American League West right now, but trading for a former Boston Red Sox pitcher could put them over the top. Texas entered Wednesday with an impressive 14-9 record on the season, giving them a two-game lead in the division over the Seattle Mariners.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Cubs Trade Idea Grabs Future Hall of Famer in Form of 452-Save Closer
The Chicago Cubs' bullpen hasn't been great to start the season, perhaps their biggest issue as they head into the next few months. For a Cubs team that's looking to compete for a World Series, having a below-average bullpen could be an issue, especially with how dominant their starting rotation has been for parts of the year.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 23
Angels Notes: Infielder Has Surprise Surgery, Veteran Leaves Organization, Kenley Jansen Impact
The Los Angeles Angels lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-3, on Tuesday evening. dropping back to .500 on the year at 11-11. Luis Rengifo, however, wasn't present in the lineup after undergoing a root canal procedure on Monday.
Kenley Jansen News / Angels Nation / April 22
Kenley Jansen, Team Group Chat Helping Angels Bond During 2025 Season
The vibe around the Los Angeles Angels clubhouse has appeared different in 2025 from the outside looking in. Last season, the Angels had their young core of players, but they were surrounded by disjointed veterans hoping to prove they still belonged in the Majors.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 19
Kenley Jansen Feels Like ‘Complete Package’ By Playing For Dodgers And Angels
The Los Angeles Angels had one of the hottest starts to the 2025 season, which came as a surprise to many. That included matching their best start to a season in franchise history behind help from former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 18
Angels All-Star Linked to AL West Rival in Potential Shocking Blockbuster Trade
The arrival of reliever Kenley Jansen to Anaheim suddenly made the Los Angeles Angels bullpen formidable with a true closer. Jansen signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Angels in the offseason, and suddenly the Halos had the All-Star veteran and Ben Joyce in the back-end of the bullpen.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 12
Former Dodgers Closer Kenley Jansen Reaches 450 Career Saves
The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, April 8, with a 4-3 victory, and it resulted in a historic achievement for former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Reaches Historic MLB Milestone
There's a strong chance that no closer in MLB history will surpass Mariano Rivera's record of 652 saves. However, a former Los Angeles Dodgers closer is still setting records in his 16th season. On Tuesday, Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen recorded the 450th save of his MLB career in the Angels' 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9
Angels’ Kenley Jansen joins exclusive club by shutting down Rays
Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen is reaching an incredible milestone. Jansen is now the fourth reliever in Major League Baseball history to post 450 saves, per USA Today.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 6
Angels' Kenley Jansen Reaches Huge Career Milestone in Series Finale With Guardians
The Los Angeles Angels have a newly-acquired closer that is chasing much more than wins this season. Kenley Jansen came to Anaheim with a reputation that preceeded him, and once again showed the baseball world why.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / March 23
Freeway Series Recap: Dodgers Come From Behind Against Kenley Jansen
The Los Angeles Dodgers remained shorthanded in their first game since returning from Tokyo but rallied against Kenley Jansen for a 7-1 comeback win against to the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of the exhibition Freeway Series.
Los Angeles Angels News / LWOSports.com / March 21
2025 Los Angeles Angels O/U Win Total: Angels Will Hit the Under
According to FanDuel, the Los Angeles Angels have a win total projection of 71.5 in the betting market. The team out west will hit the under-win total this season.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 17
Angels All-Star Away From Team After Mother Died
Los Angeles Angels All-Star closer Kenley Jansen is away from the team for an undisclosed amount of time following the death of his mother. Jansen posted the sad update on his Instagram on March 7.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 8
New Angels All-Star Thinks 2025 Squad Can Shock the World Like the 2002 Halos
The Los Angeles Angels have not been the talk of the town for more than two decades. But once upon a time, the Halos shocked the baseball world by winning the World Series in 2002.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 8
Angels Predicted to Trade $10 Million All-Star to AL West Rival in Shocking Move
Reliever Kenley Jansen was one of the Los Angeles Angels' biggest signings of the offseason, but one prediction has him leaving Anaheim at the trade deadline.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 6
Angels Star Details Tragic Family Health Incidents From This Offseason
Kenley Jansen rushed home to Curacao a few days before the 2024 season ended. He faced a lot of negative press for, it but now, the new closer for the Los Angeles Angels has revealed why.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4
Ex-Red Sox Star Kenley Jansen Shares Why He Needed To Leave Boston Early
The Boston Red Sox were fortunate to have Kenley Jansen as the team's closer for the last two seasons. Jansen isn't with the organization any longer but brought consistency to the closer role that the club desperately needed.
Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / February 12
Kenley Jansen’s Path to 500 Career Saves Heads to Anaheim
Kenley Jansen has found a new home, signing a one-year, $10 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels just as Spring Training kicks off across the country.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11
Angels sign four-time All-Star pitcher to a one-year deal
The right-hander had a 3.29 ERA and 27 saves in 54 appearances last season.
The 'MLB league save leaders since 2008' quiz
How many of the MLB league leaders in saves since the 2008 season can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 11
Angels solidify back end of bullpen with Kenley Jansen deal
The 37-year-old right-hander posted 56 saves over the past two seasons with the Boston Red Sox, part of the 447 career saves he has notched during his 15-year career.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22
Past scary health episodes prompt Red Sox closer to miss series against Rockies
Though his excused absence is certainly warranted, it leaves Boston's bullpen in a precarious situation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 11
Red Sox closer wants to retire with former team
The reliever spent the first 12 seasons of his career with this former organization.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26
Report: Red Sox still 'plan' to trade closer before deadline
The closer frequently found his name in the rumor mill all throughout the winter as the club reportedly fielded offers on the veteran in the run-up to Spring Training.
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