Thu, 03 Oct 2013 08:39:15 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers OF Andre Ethier (ankle) is on the team's roster for the National League Division Series, but he said he'll be used only as a pinch hitter for at least the first two games of the series. RP Brandon League was left off the 25-man roster. He was 6-4 with a 5.30 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. OF Jerry Hairston Jr. was also left off the roster after hitting .067 in his last 23 games.

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| Source: ESPNLosAngeles.com - Mark Saxon

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 18:48:42 -0700

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed RP Brandon League on waivers.

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| Source: The Boston Globe - Nick Cafardo

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:29:09 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Brandon League won't be trusted in late-inning situations in close games anymore, according to manager Don Mattingly. RP Ronald Belisario will now be the eighth-inning setup man to RP Kenley Jansen, and the team will mix and match in the seventh inning between RPs Paco Rodriguez and Peter Moylan. League will be used in low-pressure situations to "start piecing him back together." The Dodgers think League is opening up his shoulder too soon in his delivery, which makes it easier for opponents to see his pitches.

Fantasy Tip: If he corrects his mechanical flaws, League could move back to important late-inning work, but he has virtually no shot at unseating Jansen as the closer again. Feel free to drop League in all formats.

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| Source: Los Angeles Times - Dylan Hernandez

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:41:02 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Kenley Jansen was rested against the San Francisco Giants in a save situation Tuesday, June 25, because he had pitched in three straight games. RP Brandon League was brought in for the save, but he had to be pulled after allowing three hits and two runs. RP Paco Rodriguez eventually came on to record the save, his first of the year.

Fantasy Tip: League didn't help his chances at being considered again for the closer role if Jansen struggles. It doesn't appear like he'll have a shot anytime soon at usurping Jansen, so there's no reason to hold onto League outside of NL-only formats.

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| Source: ESPNLosAngeles.com - Mark Saxon

Dodgers | Kenley Jansen named closer

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:10:02 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has named Kenley Jansen closer.

Fantasy Tip: He deposes Brandon League, who can be dropped in most leagues. Jansen has the skills to hold the gig for the rest of the season and should be added everywhere.

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| Source: Los Angeles Times - Dylan Hernandez

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:26:28 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Kenley Jansen came in for the save against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, May 14. "In that game, I had to go with the guy who's throwing the ball best; as much as anything he's been throwing the ball better than anybody," said manager Don Mattingly. RP Brandon League was never warmed up in the game, but Mattingly refused to say that Jansen is the new closer.

Fantasy Tip: We already told you that Jansen should be owned in all leagues, and this is why. It's likely that League is still Mattingly's closer, for now, but Jansen is pitching better and could take the ninth-inning duties from League if he continues to struggle.

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| Source: MLB.com - Ken Gurnick

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:18:10 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said RP Brandon League is still the team's closer "for now."

Fantasy Tip: Mattingly last week ackowledged that he was considering moving Kenley Jansen into the closer's role. Jansen should be owned in pretty much all leagues, but League will probably have to pitch his way out of the role with multiple blown saves for the switch to become a reality.

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| Source: MLB.com - Ken Gurnick

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:40:17 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he has considered mixing up the closer role, but he doesn't want to mess up the bullpen's fluidity.

Fantasy Tip: There's the first hint that Mattingly is considering replacing Brandon League with the more dominant Kenley Jansen. League's 5.40 ERA leaves much to be desired, but he is 8-for-9 in save chances. It looks like Donnie Baseball is looking for a reason to promote Jansen. Jansen has a 2.50 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 18 innings. It's just a matter of time before he snatches the job. You might want to see if you can buy low now.

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| Source: Los Angeles Times - Bill Shaikin

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:01:07 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Brandon League blew his first save of the season against the New York Mets Wednesday, April 24, allowing a two-out single to 3B David Wright in the ninth.

Fantasy Tip: The Dodgers have another capable closer in Kenley Jansen as their setup man, but Don Mattingly will have to lose faith in League before he'll consider a chance. Jansen strikes out plenty of hitters, though, so he's worth owning for his numbers and as a handcuff to League.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:34:33 -0800

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Brandon League has been anointed the closer for the team.

Fantasy Tip: The Dodgers continue to frustrate fans on Kenley Jansen. Jansen has some of the best pure stuff in baseball, but his heart condition gave the team pause. League is anything but a stalwart at the position. He also has a history of oblique and other minor injuries. He did improve his K/9 to 8.89 after being traded to the Dodgers, but his low K-rate through recent years is a trend. He'll get a ton of save chances, though. But you'll have to burn a decent pick on Jansen to handcuff the two.

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| Source: The Associated Press