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If you’re developing a personality based around sports fandom, it’s easiest and most satisfying to root for either a perennial loser or a perennial winner. Cheer for the scrappy underdog and you can maintain a perpetual chip on your shoulder, while avoiding accusations of bandwagon-jumping or front-running. Cheer for the all-powerful behemoth and you can maintain an attitude of superiority, mitigating the fact that everybody else hates you with constant opportunities for celebration.

It’s a lot harder to get pumped up to support a .500 team, devoting your passion to a pursuit with seemingly few highs and few lows, neither exceptional nor pathetic, constantly in tepid flux.

The idea that there’s no drama in mediocrity is swiftly and efficiently defused in Greg Whiteley’s The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox, an eight-part documentary series focusing on the 2024 Boston Red Sox, a team that finished 81-81.

It was a team that,...

On Tuesday August 13 2024, TBS broadcasts On Base with Mookie Betts!

Kenley Jansen Season 2 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “On Base with Mookie Betts,” titled “Kenley Jansen,” promises to be an engaging look into the life and career of the Red Sox reliever. Set to air on TBS, this episode features Kenley Jansen as he sits down with Mookie Betts for a candid conversation. Fans of baseball can expect insights into Jansen’s experiences, especially during his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In this episode, Jansen opens up about his journey with the Dodgers, including the memorable moments that led to winning the World Series. He addresses the controversy surrounding the title, often referred to by some as a “Mickey Mouse title.” Jansen’s perspective on this topic will likely spark interest among baseball enthusiasts, as he shares his thoughts on the challenges and triumphs that come with...

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 11:30 Pm, TBS will air an engaging new episode of “On Base with Mookie Betts,” featuring Red Sox reliever Kenley Jansen. In Season 2, Episode 5, Jansen joins Mookie Betts for an in-depth conversation about his career and experiences in Major League Baseball.

The episode delves into Jansen’s time with the Dodgers, including his thoughts on winning the World Series and addressing the controversy surrounding the title, often referred to as a “Mickey Mouse” championship. Jansen also shares insights into his current role with the Boston Red Sox and reveals one player he particularly dislikes facing on the field.

Fans of baseball and sports interviews will find this episode both intriguing and informative. With Jansen’s candid reflections and Betts’ engaging questions, viewers can expect a revealing look at the life of a professional baseball player and the dynamics of the game.

Release Date & Time: 11:30 Pm...

As Major League Baseball’s post-season continues, Warner Bros. Discovery wants to talk baseball or beisbol.

Starting October 16, the company’s sports division will launch “Postseason ALTcast: Peloteros,” a so-called “alterna-cast” that will feature cultural conversations centered on the Nlcs and the game of baseball as told through diverse voices and representation within the Hispanic community. The broadcast will appear on the TruTV cable network and the Max streaming hub while the traditional game broadcast appears on TBS and Max.

Sportscaster Alanna Rizzo will lead a panel of contributors that is expected to include top current and former Hispanic or Latino Major League Baseball ballplayers, including Pedro Martinez, Albert Pujols, Yonder Alonso, Nestor Cortes, and Kenley Jansen.

While the programs will be conducted in English, participants will break down live Nlcs moments while nodding to their Hispanic heritage by sharing stories and memories.

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Win one, lose one. Just days after bringing all-star first baseman Freddie Freeman to the team, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost their longtime closer. Kenley Jansen has signed a one-year contract wth the Atlanta Braves for $16 million.

Ironically, Freeman is a former Atlanta Brave, although that team allowed him to leave when it traded for Oakland A’s first baseman Matt Olson.

Right-hander Blake Treinen will try to fill Jansen’s closer shoes. Jansen, 34, spent his entire career with the Dodgers organization. Last season, he posted a 2.22 Era (185 Era+) and a 2.39 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 69 innings.

For his career, he has a 2.37 Era and a 5.01 strikeout-to-walk ratio to go with 350 saves.

The Dodgers season starts Thursday, April 14 with a night game against the Cincinnati Reds. The late start is part of Major League Baseball’s effort to squeeze in the games canceled by the labor lockout earlier this year.

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (Ladf) hosted its 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala, a star-studded evening that featured an exhilarating performance by world-renowned musician Bruno Mars.

Bruno Mars Rocks 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala

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Equality trailblazers Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss were honored during the event, which raised over $3 Million and was attended by over 2,000 guests.

The Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership Group presented the 2019 Blue Diamond Gala. The group includes Chairman Mark Walter, Earvin Magic Johnson, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton, Jr., Peter Guber, Billie Jean King, and Ilana Kloss.

The evening also included a welcome from Emmy-nominated actor, Anthony Anderson, introduction of the 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers, highlight of youth impacted by Ladf’s programs, and SportsNetLA hosts Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser, who helped bring awareness to Ladf’s important work. DJ Rashida and DJ Severe provided the soundtrack for the evening.

If you don't get a Tommy Lasorda bobblehead at a Dodgers game this season, now ya know why ... The Los Angeles Dodgers are suing a promotions company after they claim they were stiffed out of 42,000 Lasorda bobbleheads ... this according to court docs obtained by TMZ Sports. In a lawsuit filed by the team Tuesday ... L.A. says it entered into an agreement with Plan P2 Promotions to make thousands of "100% hand-painted, break-resistant poly-resin" Lasorda dolls.

The Dodgers will pay tribute to the late Don Newcombe this season ... stitching a special No. 36 patch on their uniforms for all of 2019 -- the team announced Thursday. The legendary pitcher -- one of the most important black athletes in Mlb history -- died Tuesday at the age of 92 ... and the team says they plan to honor him on their jerseys. Team president Stan Kasten says the patch will be on every uniform beginning on...

L.A. Dodgers pitcher Kenley Jansen says he's "fine" after undergoing heart surgery on Monday -- and even posted woozy post-procedure video from the hospital to prove it!  "Guys, I'm fine," Jansen said from his hospital bed alongside his wife, Gianni ... "The anesthesia is finally out of my system. I'm doing good. Enjoying the Christmas spirit. We'll see you guys soon in 2019, stronger than ever." The 31-year-old was previously diagnosed with a condition that essentially...

This week, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (Ladf) hosted its Fourth Annual Blue Diamond Gala, a star-studded evening that featured an exhilarating performance by multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter John Legend.

John Legend Performs At Fourth Annual Blue Diamond Gala

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Comedy icons Arsenio Hall and George Lopez emceed the evening, which raised over $2.2 Million and was attended by 1,700 guests.

The Los Angeles Dodgers Ownership Group presented the 2018 Blue Diamond Gala. The group includes Mark Walter, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton, Jr., and Peter Guber. Serving as this year’s event chairs were Emily and Teddy Greenspan, Terri and Eric Holoman, William McMorrow, Stephanie and Nicholas Sandler, Sarah and Kurt Rappaport, Cindy Starrett and Allan Bates, and Renata and Ken Simril.

Attendees included Los Angeles Dodgers Owners Mark Walter, Todd Boehly, Robert “Bobby” Patton, Jr., and Peter Guber, Manager Dave Roberts,...

[[tmz:video id="0_eoq8qpge"]] The Dodgers are a lock to make back-to-back World Series trips, right?? Not so fast, says stud closer Kenley Jansen -- who told TMZ Sports a repeat trip to the Fall Classic is far from guaranteed even if the Boys in Blue bust their asses. The Dodgers did just reunite with ex-superstar Matt Kemp, who was out with Kenley at Thursday night's Lakers game ... and you can bet they ain't done makin' moves. But, whether...