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Clayton Kershaw was in vintage form Tuesday night, as he led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-0 win at home over the New York Mets. It wasn’t just any other victory for the future Hall of Famer, though.  The victory against the Mets was the 200th of Kershaw’s legendary career. With that win, Kershaw […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw was featured on SportsNet LA’s broadcast during the bottom of the third inning on Friday in the Chicago Cubs-Dodgers game. There was one particular moment from Kershaw’s time on the broadcast that went viral. With Chris Taylor batting in an 0-1 count, Kershaw complimented Chicago’s SP Justin Steele, […]

Former Houston Astros player Evan Gattis recently revealed a number of eye-opening revelations in reference to the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal on Twitter. Gattis made one specific admission that is destined to upset fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers have already been hesitant to let what happened in 2017 go, as the Astros […]

Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to square off against Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Kershaw and Bumgarner will pitch against one another for the second time already this season. Kershaw commented on facing his old rival once again, per Matt Borelli of dodgerblue.com. “No, but I have […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers split their opening weekend series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Arizona was likely content to split a difficult road series versus Los Angeles. The Dodgers had some highs and some lows during the series. Although we are only four games into the 2023 season, there are already some interesting […]

One of the classic pitching matchups of the last decade is on tap at Dodger Stadium Saturday night when Clayton Kershaw takes the mound for the home team while Madison Bumgarner does the same for the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Dave Roberts on the Kershaw-Bumgarner matchup: "I'll tell you, I think both those two guys going […]

The 2024 MLB Free Agency class certainly won’t be as talented as it was in 2023 with the likes of Aaron Judge, Justin Verlander, Jacob deGrom, Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts on the market, but it could produce the most lucrative contract in MLB history for Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani. The two-way superstar […]

Clayton Kershaw entered the 2022 offseason with a number of options. He could have signed with a new team, or even called it a career. Kershaw, however, opted to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although, he didn’t ink a long-term contract, as Kershaw signed a one-year deal for the 2023 campaign. Many veteran players […]

The San Diego Padres made a number of significant moves during the offseason. The Padres bolstered their roster and are prepared to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Freddie Freeman even admitted that he was impressed by San Diego’s spending-spree. Clayton Kershaw commended the Padres, but also dropped an honest admission that will get Dodgers […]

Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers open the 2023 MLB campaign at home on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the star pitcher spoke on the MLB’s new pitch clock ahead of Opening Day. “How fast was that game today?” Kershaw remarked following his final Grapefruit League start on Sunday. “That was nuts.” Kershaw […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day starting pitcher decision likely came down to Julio Urias and Clayton Kershaw. Urias was ultimately given the nod, however, Kershaw will not pitch in the Dodgers’ second game of the season either. Instead, Dustin May will follow Urias in the rotation, with Kershaw set to pitch in Los Angeles’ […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have named Julio Urias as their 2023 Opening Day starting pitcher, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Urias gets the nod over Clayton Kershaw against the Arizona Diamondbacks to open the Dodgers’ season. Kershaw is a future Hall of Famer and is one of the best Dodgers’ pitchers of all time. However, this […]

Clayton Kershaw is one of the best Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitchers ever. The future Hall of Famer has made his share of Opening Day starts. However, Kershaw’s chances of earning the nod in 2023 are in question, which is a similar scenario to 2022 when Walker Buehler was named LA’s Opening Day starter. Julio Urias […]

Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan will take on Mike Trout and Team USA on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic championship. It is difficult to deny the fact that Ohtani and Trout getting to shine on the big stage is good for baseball, a narrative that Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Clayton Kershaw agrees with. However, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a hopeful update on injured starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin on Wednesday, telling reporters that Gonsolin is “throwing from 120 feet and able to put weight on his sprained left ankle,” according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Gonsolin reportedly suffered the injury during a team workout on March 6. […]

Like all major league pitchers, Clayton Kershaw is in the process of getting used to the pitch clock as he prepares for the start of the 2023 season. Clayton Kershaw on pitching with the pick clock: #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/QgPTwdWBvu — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) March 10, 2023 The Dodgers ace has regularly attacked his responsibilities on the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw didn’t have the best start to his 2023 spring training, surrendering three runs over three innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Nevertheless, Kershaw focused on the positives after the start. He mentioned that he feels healthy before later discussing the upside of not pitching in the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman discussed what the team is looking for from Clayton Kershaw during spring training ahead of his outing against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Kershaw, who unfortunately had to miss the World Baseball Classic, is now projected to have a fairly normal spring. However, Friedman said […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make his first Cactus League start on Friday, when the team takes on the Los Angeles Angels at Camelback Ranch, Los Angeles Dodgers reporter and host Kirsten Watson wrote in a Thursday tweet. Clayton Kershaw, who recently could not pitch in the World Baseball Classic after he struggled to obtain an insurance […]

MLB The Show 23 is releasing ratings, and players around the league have been reacting to their own ratings, including Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers. A lot of talent in Los Angeles! 😤@Dodgers @LosDodgers https://t.co/vGJG5kjolU #MLBTheShow pic.twitter.com/TP7EKfXHwu — MLB The Show (@MLBTheShow) March 8, 2023 Clayton Kershaw was hoping that […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw was initially expected to pitch for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. However, it was recently revealed that Kershaw will not pitch in the WBC after struggling to obtain an insurance policy for the tournament. Kershaw is healthy, but it was previously reported that he’d take […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ top pitching prospect Bobby Miller is in Spring Training with the team. Miller, who could impact the big league ball club this season, told Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain what he’s looking to learn from future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw, per McKain’s Twitter. “As a pitcher to be in the game for […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw had to withdraw from playing in the World Baseball Classic with Team USA, and manager Dave Roberts detailed the team’s plan with Kershaw for spring training as a result. Clayton Kershaw came into camp “in a really good spot,” Dave Roberts said, via David Vassegh. He will take a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers hired a former Boston Red Sox employee during this past offseason. J.T Watkins, a former Red Sox video coordinator who was suspended for his role in Boston’s sign-stealing scandal, is prepared for a fresh start in Los Angeles. Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw addressed the situation, stating that he wasn’t concerned […]

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacted to the team no longer being the favorite to win the National League, wrote USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale in a Sunday article. “It’s just the nature of the beast,’’ Kershaw tells USA TODAY Sports. “I think the people that make the biggest splashes in […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw will not pitch in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya and Ken Rosenthal. Although the future Hall of Famer is healthy, he struggled to obtain an insurance policy for the WBC as a result of his prior injury history. Missing out on the tournament […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw hilariously compared MLB’s new pitch clock to the NBA shot clock on Wednesday, per Bill Plunkett. “I’m going to try not to get a shot clock violation,” Kershaw said of MLB’s new rule. The league also recently announced that the extra inning rule will remain in effect moving […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into the 2023 MLB season with high expectations once again. Their primary storyline during the offseason was their all-around lack of free agency aggression, while watching the likes of Trea Turner and Justin Turner sign elsewhere. The Dodgers have earned the right to remain confident amid their recent success, especially […]

The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner and the Los Angeles Dodgers are well represented. Notably, Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts are set to play a big role for the Team USA roster. Other Dodgers’ stars such as Freddie Freeman and Julio Urias will also take part in the event. But there are […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best teams in all of baseball over the past few years. Los Angeles has dominated the National League in previous seasons and won the World Series during the 2020 campaign. However, a specific mind-boggling statistic will have fans excited for 2023. […]

Clayton Kershaw is already on the path to Cooperstown. He’s arguably the best pitcher of the past generation and has continued to perform at a high level into his mid-30’s. Kershaw is undoubtedly a Los Angeles Dodgers’ legend as well. But recent rumors have suggested that Kershaw could retire at the end of the 2023 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a talented core of players led by Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Both Freeman and Betts are under contract for the long-term future. But should LA extend other current players to keep their core intact? With a number of key players set to hit free agency sooner rather than later, […]

Miguel Rojas is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers after initially beginning his career in LA. The infielder played just 85 games for the Dodgers in 2014 before landing with the Miami Marlins in 2015. But Rojas saved a Clayton Kershaw no-hitter during the 2014 season. He recently addressed reuniting with the Dodgers and […]

Julio Urias finished as an NL Cy Young finalist in 2022. Walker Buehler is a Cy Young candidate when healthy. Tony Gonsolin was in the conversation last season until an injury derailed his campaign. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching rotation features no shortage of potential. However, will 2023 be Clayton Kershaw’s season once again? Kershaw is […]

It’s been a chaotic start to free agency season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have watched nearly a dozen players leave California for a change of scenery. Clayton Kershaw decided to stay a Dodger for one more campaign, singing a one-year, $20 million deal with the club. After losing starting pitchers Tyler Anderson and […]

The San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants have both made eye-opening moves in MLB free agency this offseason. San Diego brought in Xander Bogaerts while the Giants landed Carlos Correa to bolster their lineup. But Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw isn’t worried, per Matthew Moreno. “Obviously the Padres have made a ton […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the most notable teams in all of MLB. They draw in plenty of fans and receive national attention on a consistent basis. However, star pitcher Julio Urias tends to get overlooked. Clayton Kershaw recently dropped a truth bomb on Urias, per Matthew Moreno. “Julio is the man,” Kershaw […]

Clayton Kershaw admitted in an MLB Network interview that the free agency departures of Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner are “going to be weird” for the Los Angeles Dodgers, per Matthew Moreno.  Kershaw got brutally honest as well on Turner leaving LA and signing with the Boston Red Sox. “JT is such a cornerstone of the […]

Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-year contract for 2023 became official on Monday. It was announced that he will make $20 million dollars this year. Many people around the MLB world felt that Kershaw had 3 primary options this offseason. People expected Kershaw to either re-sign in LA, retire, or join his hometown […]