Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Cherishes Meeting Shaq
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Cherishes Meeting Shaq

Matthew Moreno
April 20, 2016
2 Min Read
Dodgers Rumors: Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Called Kenley Jansen To Explain Aroldis Chapman Trade
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers are logging frequent flyer miles early in the 2016 season, as their schedule began with a modest six-game road trip to San Diego and San Francisco. Following home series with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Giants, the Dodgers were back on the road Monday, flying to Atlanta.

A three-game series at Turner Field will be followed by a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Tuesday’s game with the Braves was the Dodgers’ first this season against a non-National League West opponent.

Alex Wood struggled in his homecoming, the Dodgers committed three errors, and suffered a loss in the series opener. Given that Monday was nothing more than a travel day, the club arrived in Atlanta by early evening.

Kenley Jansen took advantage of that by heading to the TNT studios to meet with former Los Angeles Lakers center and current NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal, the Dodgers shared on their official Twitter account:

.@kenleyjansen74 stops by the NBA on TNT set to meet his hero, @SHAQ. pic.twitter.com/5FZBkXv7qT

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 19, 2016

According to ESPN’s Doug Padilla, O’Neal was Jansen’s favorite player:

“He was my favorite player growing up as a kid and that was my dream to meet Shaq so I got that chance,” Jansen said. “I will always remember it. … Wherever Shaq went that was my team,” Jansen said. “Growing up, watching the Orlando Magic with Shaq, I fell in love with Shaq breaking the rims.”

Jansen has converted all five save opportunities this season, throwing 5.2 scoreless innings with a 0.35 WHIP, zero strikeouts and six walks. He currently ranks second on the Dodgers’ all-time saves leaders list with 147 saves. Eric Gagne sits atop the list with 161 saves.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Kenley JansenLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Yasmani Grandal, Dodgers
Rumors

MLB Free Agency Rumors: Executive Believes Yasmani Grandal Will Sign Lucrative Contract Offer

November 19, 2018
November 18, 2018
Hyun-Seok Jang
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers Prospect Hyun-Seok Jang Exempt From South Korea Military Service After Winning Gold In 2023 Asian Games

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023
Michael Grove
FeaturedGame Central

Dodgers Vs. Blue Jays Game Preview: Michael Grove Starts With Chance For Series Sweep

April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon
Rumors

MLB Free Agency Rumors: Dodgers Have ‘Coveted’ Nationals’ Anthony Rendon, Could Move Justin Turner To First Base In 2020

September 16, 2019
September 16, 2019

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어