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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.

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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.

Kenley Jansen 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.

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Los Angeles Angels 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 / Athlon Sports / March 20

Angels Make Kenley Jansen Announcement After 10 Straight Missed Games

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to bounce back from a franchise record 99 losses 2024. Making some offseason additions via trade and free agency, Los Angeles is aiming to be more competitive in 2025.

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.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 2

Angels Set to Have Lethal Bullpen Combo in 2025

The Los Angeles Angels might have one of the best bullpen combinations in Major League Baseball with Kenley Jansen and Ben Joyce. Joyce is coming off a 2024 season that saw him post a 0.83 ERA over his final 28 outings of the year while Jansen is the league's active saves leader with 447.

Los Angeles Angels News / Just Baseball / March 2

Young Core Gives Angels Hope as Franchise Pivots to Future

While changes surrounding Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon may have grabbed the early spring headlines at Los Angeles Angels camp, it’s their young core with another year of experience under their collective belts that may show just how far the Halos can go in a rugged American League West this season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Red Sox Could Land Star Pitcher After Kenley Jansen News

Four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen enters the 2025 MLB season fourth on the all-time saves list. With 447 career saves, Jansen is just 32 away from passing Hall of Fame closer Lee Smith for third all-time.

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.

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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.

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