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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Dodgers Could Reunite With Closer Kenley Jansen in Deadline Homecoming
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Los Angeles Dodgers likely know they need to add to the bullpen before the trade deadline passes on Thursday. While the team has been connected to Jhoan Duran, Ryan Helsley, and Emmanuel Clase, there's one reliever that has been forgotten about: long-time Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen. Jansen previously admitted he thought he would wear Dodger Blue for the rest of his career. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 18: Kenley Jansen #74 of the Los Angeles Angels throws a pitch in the ninth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 18, 2025... PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 18: Kenley Jansen #74 of the Los Angeles Angels throws a pitch in the ninth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 18, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More"I thought I would play my whole career with the Dodgers," Jansen told Bill Shailkin of the LA Times. Now, Shailkin believes the Dodgers should pursue Jansen at the trade deadline. "The Dodgers are urgently shopping for right-handed relievers," wrote Shailkin. "In Anaheim, Jansen is enjoying a season that by some measures is his best since 2021, his last season with the Dodgers. ... They need pitching depth, and it would be organizational malpractice not to get some by trading their pending free agents, Jansen included." In 40 games this season, Jansen has recorded 17 saves en route to posting a 3.19 ERA for the Angels. On a better team like the Dodgers, his ERA should drop. However, questions are arising about whether Jansen would be willing to pitch outside of the ninth inning. "At that point, it's just about getting rings," Jansen told Shailkibn. "My goal is to win. You play for that, always. I understand there is a milestone I am close to. But, at the end of the day, it's what you play for. You play to win. You play to win a World Series. If I have to go throw the sixth, seventh, eighth, I would do it. I'm a professional. I would do what I do best, and that is pitch." Jansen would be a strong addition to the back of the Dodgers' bullpen if he's willing to pitch outside of the ninth inning. However, if Tanner Scott continues to struggle, the Dodgers could consider moving Jansen back to the closer role at Dodger Stadium if they acquire him. More MLB: Phillies Enter Trade Deadline Race for All-Star Slugger Eugenio Suárez
USA Today
03-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
'Unicorn' Clayton Kershaw joins 3,000 strikeout club
LOS ANGELES – Agonizing. Tortuous. Painful. At times it was that tough watching Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw on the mound before the magical moment Kershaw became the 20th pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters – and he did it against the lowly Chicago White Sox the hard way. Entering the game needing only three strikeouts to reach the milestone, Kershaw labored through six innings. Until on his 100th pitch, he recorded strikeout No. 3,000. Kershaw, 37, left with the Dodgers trailing the Chicago White Sox 4-2– and the home crowd roaring after his achievement. He was on the hook for the loss until the Dodgers rallied with three runs in the bottom of the ninth, earning a 5-4 win with Freddie Freeman's walk-off single. Kershaw is not flawless pitcher, given his share of postseason struggles. But Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was spot on before the game when he called Kershaw 'a unicorn." The Dodgers clubhouse also happens to be occupied by baseball's ultimate unicorn – Shohei Ohtani. He's the ultimate two-way superstar, recently throwing a 102 mph fastball and at 30 already having won three MVP awards. But Kershaw has done something Ohtani can't match. In fact, there's a chance no player ever will. It starts with loyalty. Tommy Lasorda, the late Dodgers manager insisted he bled Dodger Blue. There's no need to check Kershaw's veins. Clearly, he's a blueblood. He has spent his entire 18-year career with the Dodgers, and joining the exclusive club of pitchers with 3,000 strikeouts further underscored how rare that is. Of the 20 pitchers in the 3,000 club, only Walter Johnson and Bob Gibson got there while playing exclusively with one club – Johnson with the Washington Senators and Gibson with the St. Louis Cardinals. Kershaw's on-field contributions to the Dodgers put him in rare company. Ten All-Star appearances. Three Cy Young awards. Two World Series rings. Entering Wednesday, he had a 216-94 career record and a ERA of 2.51. Clayton's journey to 3,000. Roberts said Kershaw, 37, also impacts the younger pitchers on the Dodgers' staff. 'A lot guys grab him, get his ear," Roberts said. 'But for the most part, I think that's just kind of how he goes about it. He's always talking the game. He's watching the game. More importantly, he's very consistent. 'Even yesterday I was watching in the pen, he was doing his dry work (practicing skills without using a ball) and this is something he's done for 18 years the day before a start.'' Roberts said Kershaw had the 3,000-strikeout milestone in mind when he decided to return to the Dodgers in 2025. But before the season started, Kershaw underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and a ruptured plantar plate in his left big toe. Recovering, Kershaw did not make his first start until May 17. He entering the historic game 4-0 with a 3.03 ERA and with 29 strikeouts in 38 ⅔ innings pitched this season. It's more than many people expected from a veteran who's grown more brittle, and, Roberts said, 'A reminder for me for anyone to never bet against that guy." The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dodger Stadium becomes flashpoint after team denied entry to masked feds
LOS ANGELES — In a simmering dispute, the Los Angeles Dodgers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were denied entry to the stadium grounds – while ICE says the agency was "never there" and the Department of Homeland Security claims the masked agents were with Customs and Border Patrol. Who indisputably is here: Al Aguilar, one of many gathering outside the stadium hours before the Dodgers faced the San Diego Padres on June 19. Aguilar, a lifelong Dodgers fan who says he was born and raised in Los Angeles, stood near the intersection on a corner near Dodger Stadium five hours before the team's game. And three hours before a scheduled protest sparked by the Dodgers' silence amidst immigration raids and unrest in Los Angeles. 'At least make a statement,' said Aguilar, 72, who came from his home about two miles from the stadium. Aguilar held a sign that said 'Dodger Boo' instead of 'Dodger Blue' and many motorists honked as they drove past. Aguilar said he was old enough to remember when Latinos were displaced from the Chavez Ravine area to make way for the construction of Dodger Stadium, critical to luring the team to Los Angeles from Brooklyn in the 1950s. "I still love them, but say something," Aguilar said. "Especially on this day of Juneteenth. We stand on the shoulders of Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez." But even as drivers honked in apparent support of Aguilar's message, he said that "whether (the team) says something or not, people will still be Dodgers fans." Himself included. LOS ANGELES — About 100 protesters outside Dodger Stadium disrupted traffic before the team's game and prompted more than two dozen police officers to head to the scene. At one point, the protesters spread out electric scooters across an intersection near an entrance and temporarily halted traffic. Police closed the gates and redirected traffic to another entrance while they tried to gain control of the situation. While there were a couple of tense standoffs between protesters and police officers, there were no known arrests as of 8 p.m. PT. All the while, the protesters kept up their chants, including 'Boycott the Dodgers.' It was the Dodgers' silence over the Los Angeles protests sparked by immigration raids that galvanized the crowd on Thursday night. 'If the Dodgers can't say anything, I guess we can,' Dodgers fan Amanda Carrera, 31, told USA TODAY Sports. The police officers calmly removed the scooters and seemed unbothered by the chants. But things grew more tense when some people lingered in the crosswalks. 'Get out of the street, move,' an officer shouted. A protester leaned toward the officer and yelled back, but the moment did not escalate further. By 7:50 PT, a few innings into the game inside, the protest outside Dodger Stadium had dwindled to about two dozen. But not everybody in the crowd was a fan of those who were trying to block traffic. 'Protesters like that ruin the cause," Carrera said. "It's people coming to cause problems.' LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers were supposed to make an announcement about their "plans for assistance to immigrant communities" but club president Stan Kasten said the organization would be delaying an announcement after the federal agents showed up. 'Because of the events earlier today, we continue to work with groups that were involved with our programs," Kasten said in a statement, per the Los Angeles Times. "But we are going to have to delay today's announcement while we firm up some more details." Amanda Carrera, who said she is a singer who wrote a song called "Dodger Girl," arrived with a sign that said "Proud to be a Latina." "As much as I love the Dodgers, I love my people even more," said Carrera, 31. Graffiti artists have left their mark near the ballpark, clearly targeting the organization over its perceived silence amidst the protests with messages like "stop selling out," "LA is our home" and "silence is the problem." In the hours leading up to the game, there were fans around Dodger Stadium with megaphones and others chanting "ICE out of L.A." One masked protester outside the stadium held a sign that read "Kiké Forever," referencing the longtime Dodgers utilityman who became the first active player to speak out against the immigration raids with an Instagram post in both English and Spanish. "I may not be Born & Raised, but this city adopted me as one of their own. I am saddened and infuriated by what's happening in our country and our city. Los Angeles and Dodger fans have welcomed me, supported me and shown me nothing but kindness and love," Hernández wrote. "This is my second home. And I cannot stand to see our community being violated, profiled, abused and ripped apart. ALL people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and human rights. #CityOfImmigrants" Hernández has spent nine seasons with the Dodgers over two stints, winning World Series titles in 2020 and 2024. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dodger Stadium is flashpoint for ICE protests after denying feds entry
The Herald Scotland
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Fans support LA community after feds turned up at Dodger Stadium
Aguilar, a lifelong Dodgers fan who says he was born and raised in Los Angeles, stood near the intersection on a corner near Dodger Stadium five hours before the team's game. And three hours before a scheduled protest sparked by the Dodgers' silence amidst immigration raids and unrest in Los Angeles. "At least make a statement," said Aguilar, 72, who said he drove from his home about two miles from the stadium. Aguilar held a sign that said "Dodger Boo" instead of "Dodger Blue" and many motorists honked as they drove past. Aguilar said he was old enough to remember when Latinos were displaced from the Chavez Ravine area to make way for the construction of Dodger Stadium, critical to luring the Dodgers to Los Angeles from Brooklyn in the 1950s. "I still love them, but say something," Aguilar said. "Especially on this day of Juneteenth. We stand on the shoulders of Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez." But even as drivers honked in apparent support of Aguilar's message, he said that "whether (the team) says something or not, people will still be Dodgers fans." Himself included. Amanda Carrera, who said she is a singer who wrote a song called "Dodger Girl," arrived with a sign that said "Proud to be a Latina." "I love the Los Angeles Dodgers," said Carrera, 31. "I love my community even more." Graffiti artists have left their mark near the ballpark, clearly targeting the organization over its perceived silence amidst the protests with messages like "stop selling out," "LA is our home" and "silence is the problem."
USA Today
19-06-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Dodger Stadium live updates: Los Angeles fans protest after feds showed up at ballpark
Dodger Stadium live updates: Los Angeles fans protest after feds showed up at ballpark Show Caption Hide Caption Trump orders ICE more illegal immigration deportations in LA, Chicago President Trump ordered ICE to deliver "the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History" by expanding operations in cities led by Democrats. LOS ANGELES — In a simmering dispute, the Los Angeles Dodgers say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were denied entry to the stadium grounds – while ICE says the agency was "never there." Who indisputably is here: Al Aguilar, one of many expected to gather outside the stadium hours before the Dodgers faced the San Diego Padres. Aguilar, a lifelong Dodgers fan who says he was born and raised in Los Angeles, stood near the intersection on a corner near Dodger Stadium five hours before the team's game. And three hours before a scheduled protest sparked by the Dodgers' silence amidst immigration raids and unrest in Los Angeles. 'At least make a statement,' said Aguilar, 72, who said he drove from his home about two miles from the stadium. Aguilar held a sign that said 'Dodger Boo' instead of 'Dodger Blue' and many motorists honked as they drove past. Aguilar said he was old enough to remember when Latinos were displaced from the Chavez Ravine area to make way for the construction of Dodger Stadium, critical to luring the Dodgers to Los Angeles from Brooklyn in the 1950s. "I still love them, but say something," Aguilar said. "Especially on this day of Juneteenth. We stand on the shoulders of Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez." But even as drivers honked in apparent support of Aguilar's message, he said that "whether (the team) says something or not, people will still be Dodgers fans." Himself included. Amanda Carrera, who said she is a singer who wrote a song called "Dodger Girl," arrived with a sign that said "Proud to be a Latina." "I love the Los Angeles Dodgers," said Carrera, 31. "I love my community even more."
