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The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting ready for what they hope will be a deep playoff run. However, Dave Roberts got some surprising news from one of his pitchers. Clayton Kershaw announced his plan to retire at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Los Angeles held a press conference for him before Thursday night’s game […]

After 18 seasons, two World Series championships, and a résumé that distinguishes him as one of the greatest pitchers of his generation, Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw announced he will retire at the end of the 2025 MLB season. The 37-year-old left-hander will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday night […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will enjoy the final days of Clayton Kershaw. The longtime left-handed pitcher and Cy Young winner will retire from the Dodgers after this season, making the announcement Thursday. But did Freddie Freeman know all along about Kershaw’s intentions? Dodgers reporter for The Athletic Fabian Ardaya revealed Freeman’s role in Kershaw’s decision. […]

None of the past Los Angeles Dodgers legends shone quite as bright as Clayton Kershaw has in his career. He is still a part of Los Angeles and manager Dave Roberts’ postseason strategy. However, the veteran starter announced that he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, making his start against the San […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one more Pittsburgh Pirates matchup to wrap up the three-game series. But L.A. already has a new pitching plan lined up for the future. One involving Shohei Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw. Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris unveiled what Dave Roberts plans to do. Which he shared via […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers took the field against the Pittsburgh Pirates for their first of three games in the Steel City, starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was getting hammered. With two outs and a man on in the fifth inning, the future Hall of Famer had already surrendered four runs on four hits in what […]

At 37 years old, Clayton Kershaw has heard every accolade a pitcher can receive, but Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman may have summed it up best this week. “He is the ultimate competitor,” Friedman said of the franchise icon, who has battled back from injuries to deliver a 9-2 record with a 3.06 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are riding high in the Reds series thanks to Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers superstar has been untouchable in August. He posted a perfect 5-0 record with a 1.88 ERA this month. Those numbers are nothing short of unbelievable. The Dodgers needed that steady arm, and Kershaw has delivered. He has successfully […]

Clayton Kershaw, without a doubt, has been slowing down with age. But every now and then, Kershaw shows why he’s one of the greatest pitchers to ever suit up in MLB and why he’s bound for Cooperstown in first-ballot fashion once he’s eligible. On Tuesday night, Kershaw’s agelessness shone through as he continued to dominate […]

At 37-years-old and 18 seasons in, Clayton Kershaw just reminded everyone why he’s a key piece of the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation. The left-hander went 5-0 with a 1.88 ERA this August, solidifying his role as a postseason asset during a tight NL West divisional race. Kershaw’s August was more than just solid—it was surgical. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced their fair share of injury problems this season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has dealt with lengthy absences from Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow this season. Even Shohei Ohtani is working his way back up to his normal workload. With too many starters and not enough playoff rotation spots for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 9-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. LA ultimately split the four-game set in Colorado. After the game, Clayton Kershaw — who turned in 5.2 innings of three-run baseball on Thursday — was asked if a split against a lackluster Rockies team was disappointing as the Dodgers look […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw turned back the clock in a much-needed win that snapped a four-game losing streak. After losing their lead in the NL West, the Dodgers’ slump dragged them to second place ahead of Friday night’s series opener against the San Diego Padres. Kershaw pitched a gem in the 3-2 […]

The Padres had their chances, but in the end it was Alexis Díaz who slammed the door and helped the Dodgers snap a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win Friday night at Dodger Stadium. The series opener carried all the weight of a September playoff preview, with San Diego entering tied with Los Angeles […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal dominated in his last road start on August 2. Facing the Philadelphia Phillies, the All-Star lefty fanned 10 batters without issuing a walk en route to his 11th win of the season. With the performance, Skubal joined Clayton Kershaw as the only pitchers to record 10+ strikeouts without allowing a […]

The wins keep on coming for the Seattle Mariners. On Sunday, the Mariners stretched their win streak to seven games by taking down the Tampa Bay Rays via a 6-3 score at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. That victory also sealed a three-game Seattle sweep of the visiting Rays. Right-hander Bryan Woo took the pitching win, […]

Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler is excited about the pitching duel between Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer. After Kershaw and Scherzer’s jersey swap went viral, to commemorate their rare 3,000-strikeout duel, Buehler responded to the picture on social media. Buehler called Kershaw and Scherzer his two […]

As Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw faced off against Max Scherzer of the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, there’s no doubt the two pitchers have been some of the best in the position in the 21st century. With Scherzer speaking about the matchup against the Dodgers’ pitcher, Kershaw would speak about the Blue […]

Friday night at Dodger Stadium will feature something baseball fans may never see again — two 3,000-strikeout legends squaring off in a battle of first-place teams. Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw, former Dodgers teammates and generational greats, are set to face each other for the fifth time in their careers, and the Blue Jays’ ace […]

Ever since the beginning of their careers, Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw have shared a connection. Both starters replaced Hall-of-Fame pitchers Randy Johnson and Greg Maddux in their first matchup. Now, both Kershaw and Scherzer are all but guaranteed to go into the Baseball Hall of Fame. For now though, the Los Angeles Dodgers and […]

Despite working with a “diminished” arsenal in his 18th MLB season, Clayton Kershaw continues to give the Los Angeles Dodgers everything he’s got. And in the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, Kershaw had more than enough. The veteran lefty stymied the Rays, allowing five hits and no walks in six scoreless […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a stunner on MLB Trade Deadline day. They joined in on altering their own roster — by dealing away Dustin May. The Boston Red Sox completed the major deal Thursday to land May. The right-hander brings two World Series championship rings in tow to Fenway Park. May played an […]

Shohei Ohtani realtered the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching lineup by returning to the mound. The versatile All-Star is throwing new heat in dominating fashion. To the point Dave Roberts now unveiled a new plan as Ohtani builds up pitching. Roberts already has one approach in mind involving Ohtani’s home run chase. But the two-time World […]

For the first time this season, Los Angeles Dodgers stalwart Clayton Kershaw finds himself facing off against one of the best young arms in the business in Garrett Crochet, the Boston Celtics ace with a wicked cutter and a blazing fastball to go along with it. Discussing how it feels to face off against one […]

Clayton Kershaw is not happy with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ struggles following their 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The Dodgers are going through a rough stretch of games, losing eight of their last 10 contests. This had their record decline in terms of winning percentage, no longer having the best record in […]

After getting shut out by the Milwaukee Brewers in the series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offense came to life on Saturday. But despite scoring seven runs, the Dodgers still couldn’t get the victory. Los Angeles has now lost five straight games to a red-hot Brewers team. Following the Dodgers’ latest defeat, their ninth loss […]

Milwaukee Brewers rookie flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski savored every moment of his first MLB All-Star Game. For him, it wasn’t just about making history, it was about meeting one of his childhood idols. The 22-year-old right-hander, who lit up radar guns this season with his triple-digit heat, couldn’t contain his excitement after crossing paths with Dodgers […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw has enjoyed a storied career that has seen him win three Cy Young Awards, and an MVP. Despite these accomplishments, one of baseball’s elder statesmen knows that the 37-year-old will receive an even greater honor once his career concludes. Hall of Fame starting pitcher Pedro Martinez stopped Kershaw after […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a front-row seat to one of the viral moments of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The moment, however, came at his own expense. In what could be his final Midsummer Classic, Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw delivered a vintage performance. First, he struck out Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Then, he […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw wasn’t expecting to be in the MLB All-Star Game. The legendary ace is 4–1 with a 3.38 ERA in 10 starts this season. Kershaw didn’t make the 2025 MLB All-Star Game by vote or stats, but as a “legend pick.” It’s a special selection by the commissioner’s office, meant […]

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw was a highlight reel at the All-Star game on Tuesday. He may not have put on an All-Star-like performance, but he wasn’t hard to miss. Kershaw traded playful barbs with Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz while mic’d up during the game. Speaking of the Hall of Fame, […]

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is doing things nobody has ever seen before, but while fans enjoy his greatness, it is important to remember how uncommonly excellent Clayton Kershaw has been for most of his 18-year MLB career. The Los Angeles Dodgers legend has compiled numbers that are not supposed to be achievable in the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw made the most of his likely final MLB All-Star Game appearance this year—retiring two elite hitters and delivering a mic’d-up moment that quickly stole the show. At 37, the future Hall of Famer was selected as a “Legend Pick” by commissioner Rob Manfred and took the mound in the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw brought more than just elite pitching to the mound during the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. He delivered one of the funniest mic’d-up moments of the night. Selected as commissioner Rob Manfred’s “Legend Pick,” the future Hall of Famer entered in the second inning and gave fans a rare look […]

There is no doubt that Los Angeles Dodgers’ star ace Clayton Kershaw will be a Hall of Famer. It will only be a matter of time until he is inducted. His longevity and dominance over his career have been a thorn in Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres for many years. Ahead of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed its future Sunday through the 2025 MLB Draft. Dave Roberts and company opted for the “hog call.” By taking two talents from the University of Arkansas. Los Angeles announced Zachary Root as selection No. 40. Root starred as a left-handed pitcher for the Razorbacks. But he’s not the only Arkansas […]

Outside of a lead-off home run by Shohei Ohtani, Jacob Misiorowski was lights out versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, striking out 12 batters in 5.2 scoreless innings after surrendering a run to the reigning MVP. While the fans in attendance were surely captivated by the showdown, The Miz made at least one […]

It came as a surprise to some when Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was selected for the All-Star game, but it was made clear the type of distinction that he received from Commissioner Rob Manfred. With the Dodgers’ star in Kershaw sneaking into the All-Star game, it’s a “legends” pick, garnering a response from […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw earned a spot in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on Sunday as a special selection. He joins the National League roster in what might mark the final Midsummer Classic of his legendary career. After starting the season on the injured list, Kershaw quietly put together a strong stretch. Kershaw […]