The Latest Breaking News from Kenley Jansen

Boston’s closer earned praise from a Red Sox legend.

TEMPE, Ariz. — The first image one remembers from the 2020 World Series: Julio Urías throwing a called third strike, crouching behind the mound and pumping his fists, then rising to hug catcher Austin Barnes as teammates swarm in celebration. For the first time since 1988, the Dodgers were champions.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Kenley Jansen is used to working at his own pace.

He is a borderline candidate at the trickiest position to evaluate. Let’s take a look at his Cooperstown case.

The Red Sox have nearly completed their turnover of the 2018 World Series team.

Jiménez has spent his entire career with Detroit, making the All-Star team in 2018.

The winter meetings reached a new level of activity on Day 3. Here’s what could be next.

SAN DIEGO — In the middle of an offseason in which they’ve come up short signing several targets, the Red Sox landed an important one on Wednesday morning.

On a Zoom call, Braves manager Brian Snitker and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos reflected on the 2022 club, its high ceiling and the feeling of having unfinished business. In their own ways, the two discussed specific details and the big picture about this season.

PHILADELPHIA — Inside a somber clubhouse Saturday, Dansby Swanson, head hung, embraced Kenley Jansen. Michael Harris, with his head down, sat facing his locker and looked at his phone. A bit further down that row of lockers, a small group of players chatted. All around the room, coaches, players and…

As the postseason nears, Kenley Jansen is thinking about one thing.