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Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw is inching closer to a return, and for Los Angeles Dodgers fans, Saturday marked a significant milestone in that journey. The 36-year-old Dodger legend faced live hitters for the first time since undergoing two surgeries in November—one on his left knee for a torn meniscus and another on his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of baseball’s most historic franchises, with many of the greatest Dodgers players of all time finding themselves among the best MLB players of all time as well. They have technically been around since 1883, when they were introduced as the Brooklyn Grays. They later adopted the Dodgers nickname but […]

New Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet is expected to embody all the traits of an upper-echelon ace and vie for the American League Cy Young Award in 2025. Though, in order to attain such status, it is important to acknowledge and observe those who have already reached the pinnacle. When asked to build his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are widely acknowledged to be the best team in baseball. The defending World Series champions have gotten off to a solid start by beating the Chicago Cubs in their first two games of the season when both teams opened the season in Tokyo, and they defeated the Detroit Tigers in their […]

When Cardinals coach Ryan Ludwick first saw Quinn Mathews on the mound in 2024, one name immediately came to mind: Clayton Kershaw. Ludwick, a former MLB outfielder turned coach, didn’t take the comparison lightly. The legendary Dodgers left-hander is a two-time World Series champion, a 10-time All-Star, and a three-time National League Cy Young Award […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will head to Japan next week to face the Chicago Cubs in the 2025 Tokyo Series and while Clayton Kershaw remains sidelined as he continues to recover from toe and knee surgeries after the World Series, the veteran is planning to travel with the team overseas. Why, you ask? Because as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be the most stacked team in the MLB, but even a team with as great of an assortment of riches as them can have its enviable depth tested by the injury bug. This was the case for the Dodgers last season, although they managed to survive in the playoffs and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw is returning to the team in 2025 for his 18th season in the majors. The Dodgers are bringing the three-time Cy Young Award winner back on a one-year, $7.5 million deal. However, Kershaw will open the season on the 60-day IL as he recovers from surgery. It’s unclear when […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched Clayton Kershaw add two World Series rings on his decorated resume. The longtime pitcher now has one more accolade in pursuit: 3,000 career strikeouts. It’s a rare feat, even longtime MLB analyst and former player Harold Reynolds knows this. Reynolds himself dropped a bold statement amid Kershaw’s 3,000-strikeout chase. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent the offseason assembling what might be the most talented rotation in MLB history. From blockbuster signings to international acquisitions, the team has added Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow, creating a pitching staff that is as star-studded as it is risky. But amid all the new […]

Future first-ballot Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw is officially back with the Los Angeles Dodgers for his 18th season, but fans will have to wait a bit longer to see the Dodgers legend take the mound in 2025. On Thursday, the Dodgers announced Kershaw’s one-year, $7.5 million contract, making his return to the only MLB […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the 2025 MLB season, which is slated to begin in just over a month. The Dodgers are currently taking part in spring training, with several of the new additions from this off-season showing off their Los Angeles threads for the very first time. Clayton Kershaw is back […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw’s net worth in 2025 is $110 million. Kershaw is widely viewed as one of the best starting pitchers in MLB history. What had been eluding Kershaw’s resume was a World Series title, which he and the Dodgers obtained when they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020. After his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw recently agreed to a contract for the 2025 MLB season. On Thursday, details of Kershaw’s Dodgers contract surfaced, via Robert Murray of FanSided. “Breakdown of Clayton Kershaw’s contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources say: one-year, $7.5 million,” Murray wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The deal includes $1 […]

Clayton Kershaw has pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers for his entire 17-year career, and that’s not about to change. The three-time Cy Young winner has agreed to a contract with the Dodgers, pending a physical, ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez reported on Tuesday. Gonzalez added that Kershaw is currently at the Dodgers’ Spring Training facility in […]

Will the Los Angeles Dodgers re-sign Clayton Kershaw for the 2025 season? Rumors have swirled about a potential reunion. Kershaw is seemingly not planning to retire, so returning to the only big league ball club he has ever known would make sense. Brandon Gomes recently addressed the possibility of bringing Kershaw back, via Fabian Ardaya […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been hungry for excellence since Guggenheim Baseball Management assumed ownership more than a decade ago, but their appetite has become especially ravenous during the last two years. They added to a sturdy core that included future Hall of Famers Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw, among others, and assembled […]

DALLAS — Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw, who is from Texas, attended Thursday’s Los Angeles Clippers-Dallas Mavericks game. Clayton Kershaw, who is from Texas, is at the Clippers-Mavericks game.#MFFL pic.twitter.com/0PpPZ4NL7j — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) December 20, 2024 Kershaw is currently a free agent, but he is regarded as one of the greatest Dodgers of […]

Tyler Glasnow believes Clayton Kershaw will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw declined his player option for the 2025 season following the Dodgers’ World Series victory. The expectation is that he will return to the ball club, but nothing is guaranteed at the moment. Glasnow shared his thoughts on the situation during a recent […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers capped the 2024 season when they roared through the playoffs and World Series. After holding off the San Diego Padres in five games in the Division Series and vanquishing the New York Mets in six, they took down the New York Yankees in five games to win the championship. While the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw announced that he had foot and knee surgery on Wednesday in a post on Instagram. “Had surgery yesterday on my foot and knee! Thank you Dr. ElAttrache and Dr. Jung for fixing them!” Clayton Kershaw posted on Instagram. “Planning to crush some rehab and be good as can be […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently navigating the complexities of their pitching rotation for the upcoming season, and one key decision involves right-hander Walker Buehler. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Dodgers had considered extending a qualifying offer to Buehler but opted against it. Instead, they now discuss a potential return, signaling […]

For the fourth offseason in a row, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw became a free agent. The left-hander declined his $5 million player option on Monday, but the belief is he will return to the organization on a new deal, per Jack Harris of The LA Times. Kershaw was vocal about his love for […]

Clayton Kershaw has been with the Los Angeles Dodgers for his entire career. While he won his first title with the franchise in 2020, it was during COVID-19, which means the team never truly enjoyed the celebrations. But, their 2024 championship was much different. It was a full 162-game season, the pandemic is gone, and […]

In the wake of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ thrilling World Series win over the New York Yankees, legend pitcher Clayton Kershaw captured the sentiment of an unforgettable season with a poignant declaration that resonated deeply with fans and teammates alike. Amid the celebrations, Kershaw, who has spent his entire illustrious career with the Dodgers, emphatically […]

Following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ triumphant World Series win over the New York Yankees, Clayton Kershaw, (arguably) the greatest pitcher of all time, strongly supported manager Dave Roberts, who navigated the team through a postseason filled with adversity. The Dodgers’ victory on Wednesday night secured their status as world champions and marked a significant moment […]

When Clayton Kershaw helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in 2020, he was denied the privilege of celebrating the moment in front of fans. Now, with the Boys in Blue one win away from claiming their seventh title since moving to LA, the future Hall of Famer is forced to watch from […]

For a moment it appeared that perhaps Clayton Kershaw had moved on from the Houston Astros’ previous sign-stealing cheating scandal. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher was recently asked which players are the best top of the batting order hitters he has faced. Kershaw was seemingly on the verge of giving Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw has already made his intentions about returning for the 2025 season clear. But when he does make that return, there’s only one team Kershaw will play for. The right-hander has a player option for the 2025 season. Even if he doesn’t accept it, he seems likely to work out […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw isn’t done yet. The future Hall of Famer told the FOX broadcast team prior to Game 2 of the National League Championship Series that he plans to come back next year. Kershaw appeared in only seven games in 2024, missing the first half of the season as he recovered […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially embarked on their quest for another championship, but they are facing a significant setback as they will be without their ace, Clayton Kershaw, for the entirety of the postseason. The team announced on Saturday that the veteran left-hander will be sidelined due to a lingering foot injury that has […]

If the Los Angeles Dodgers are to return to World Series glory, they’ll have to do so without a key member of their pitching staff. On Saturday afternoon, the Dodgers announced that Clayton Kershaw would be unavailable for the entirety of the postseason. Kershaw has been dealing with a bone spur in his toe since […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers revealed their NLDS roster ahead of Game 1 on Saturday night against the San Diego Padres and there was one notable absence. Clayton Kershaw wasn’t included, per David Vassegh. Veteran reliever Joe Kelly was also left off the roster. Kershaw has been out since the beginning of September due to a […]

Will Clayton Kershaw be able to return for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs? The situation is currently not looking too optimistic. “Dave Roberts said Clayton Kershaw will likely not be a ‘viable’ option to pitch for at least a couple more weeks,” Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times wrote on X, formerly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into the 2024 MLB playoffs, and it’s hard to feel optimistic about their chances. While the team has a strong history of regular season success, their lack of reliable pitching depth, coupled with key injuries, could be the reason they fall short in October once again. One of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a playoff spot and are close to winning the National League West again. They have done it without franchise legend Clayton Kershaw. He started the season recovering from a shoulder injury and now has a lingering toe issue. Manager Dave Roberts spoke about Kershaw’s playoff availability with Bill Plunkett […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again in first place in the National League West and ready to make a run at postseason success. They have clinched a playoff spot  and have a four-game lead over the second-place San Diego Padres. Superstar Shohei Ohtani has been dominating the headlines after becoming the first player in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the MLB playoffs. However, their primary focus at the moment is holding onto the National League West. LA currently has just a 3.5-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the division. Pitching injuries have been the Dodgers’ biggest struggle in 2024, but two updates were revealed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won a 10-9 nail-biter over the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night, but it came at a price. Club legend Clayton Kershaw injured his toe on the mound, and it doesn’t look good. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t give an encouraging prognosis, via The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. “Clayton Kershaw is going on the […]