Dodgers
Closer Mark Melancon almost helped the Atlanta Braves knock off the Dodgers last year, and this year’s he’s trying again with the San Diego Padres.
April 23, 2021
Sports
The Washington Nationals found a reliable pitcher for the ninth inning, acquiring All-Star closer Mark Melancon from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
July 30, 2016
The San Francisco Giants agreed to a $62-million, four-year contract with closer Mark Melancon, pending a physical, General Manager Bobby Evans announced Monday.
Dec. 5, 2016
The Atlanta Braves were on the brink of a collapse after the bullpen allowed the Dodgers to rally five runs down in the bottom on the ninth in Game 2 of the NLCS.
Oct. 14, 2020
It appears for the next six weeks of the season, most Dodgers fans will be focusing on the bullpen, specifically Kenley Jansen. But how does Jansen compare to the other closers who could be in the playoffs? We’ve compared team bullpens in the past, but what about the closer, specifically?
Aug. 16, 2019
All-Star closer Joel Hanrahan traded to Boston
Dec. 26, 2012
Francisco Liriano came through with the kind of effort the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to need down the stretch and in the postseason — especially when they face the aces on other teams.
Sept. 19, 2015
Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton said Tuesday he is preparing for a longer stay on the disabled list after returning too quickly from a forearm injury, but refuted reports he could be out for 60 days.
May 9, 2017
On Monday morning, as the industry gathered for its annual ritual of bartering and bluffing known as the winter meetings, reports surfaced about Miami’s willingness to offer a five-year, $80-million contract to Kenley Jansen.
LOS ANGELES On a scorching Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, right-hander Gerrit Cole frustrated plenty of opposing hitters.
Sept. 20, 2015