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It’s difficult to envision Clayton Kershaw playing for any other team than the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw was drafted seventh overall by the Dodgers in 2005 (a lifetime ago) and he has played for the organization (including minors) for 16 straight years now. Currently a free agent, Kershaw’s return to the Dodgers seems like a […]

Walker Buehler recently shared his thoughts on the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signing Clayton Kershaw, per Russell Dorsey. “Playing with Clayton (Kershaw) is obviously a super special thing,” Buehler said. “You look at the list of the greatest guys to ever do it, he’s one of them. Also, one of the best people I’ve been around. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw have reportedly agreed to a new contract for the 2023 season. According to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman, the deal is worth close to $20 million. Los Angeles is coming off the best regular season in the franchises long history. They won 111 games, setting a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearing a deal with longtime ace Clayton Kershaw with the MLB free agency period officially underway but it hasn’t stopped them from continuing their pursuit of starting pitching. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Dodgers are interested in Japanese ace Kodai Senga, who is officially eligible to begin […]

The long and happy marriage between Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers appears to be going strong. Kershaw has the opportunity to sign a free agent contract with any other team after the team did not extend him a qualifying offer, but he is reportedly close to signing a new deal with the Dodgers. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, coming off a 111-win season, will be met with several big decisions during the offseason. But with free agency quickly approaching, they may have to figure out their future sooner than they would have preferred. With the 2022 GM meetings taking place, all of the baseball decision-makers are currently in the […]

The Texas Rangers are reportedly waiting on Clayton Kershaw’s direction in MLB free agency, per Jon Morosi. Texas was linked to Kershaw, a Dallas native, last offseason. But the future Hall of Famer ultimately returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But might Kershaw be interested in joining former Dodger teammate Corey Seager in Texas? “I […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said that Dave Roberts will “100 percent” be back in LA next season, per Sarah Wexler of MLB.com. Roberts has received criticism for LA’s playoff struggles. Dodgers fans and fans of other teams alike have called out the manager for his inability to lead a World Series winning ball […]

Will Clayton Kershaw stay in Los Angeles with the Dodgers next season? Dodgers president Andrew Friedman recently addressed the topic, per Mike DiGiovanna. “My strong hope is that Clayton Kershaw is pitching here next year,” Friedman said. “But for him to figure out what makes most sense for his family if what we’re going to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers crashed out of the playoffs unexpectedly in the NLDS after watching the San Diego Padres rally in the seventh inning of Game 4. Now that the offseason is upon them, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is whether or not Clayton Kershaw will retire this offseason. Kershaw didn’t immediately […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked like the most October-ready team in baseball for most of the year. But it was all gone in an instant after one bad inning doomed them in Game 4 of the NLDS. After their 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers players could do nothing but lament how […]

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are currently locked in a dogfight with the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS, with the Padres currently leading the game 4-3 in the top half of the seventh inning. However, the Dodgers do not have Clayton Kershaw on the mound anymore after he was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won a franchise record 111 games this season. That obviously earned them home field advantage throughout the playoffs, which begins Tuesday night. They will face their division rival, the San Diego Padres, in the NLDS. It was announced that former All-Star Walker Buehler would throw out the first pitch of Game […]

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers play the San Diego Padres on Tuesday to start their MLB playoffs campaign. Sure enough, after a bye through the Wild Card round, they already have a concrete pitching plan for the NLDS. According to Roberts, they will have Julio Urias start Game 1 on Tuesday. For the […]

Clayton Kershaw previously called out Freddie Freeman after he seemed hung up on his old team earlier this year. Freeman  signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers following an offseason full of various storylines and drama. Kershaw originally stated that he hoped the Dodgers were not “second fiddle” to the Atlanta Braves in Freeman’s mind. “I […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is ready for the 2022 MLB postseason. The veteran and future Hall of Famer pitcher closed out the Dodgers’ 2022 MLB regular season with a sterling performance on the mound Wednesday night at home again the visiting Colorado Rockies. It was also in that 6-1 victory that he managed […]

After some uncertainty around his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw has wowed in the 2022 season. The 34-year-old has a 2.39 ERA and is posting the sixth-highest ERA+ of his legendary career. Despite some injury setbacks, he has had another phenomenal season. The Dodgers’ star has been strong this season but is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the most dominant teams in MLB in the past decade, and they recently clinched the NL West crown for the ninth time in the past 10 years. Currently sporting a 101-44 record, the Dodgers appear to be the favorite once more to take the World Series home. […]

Did you know that Matthew Stafford and Clayton Kershaw were childhood buddies? This factoid about the Los Angeles Rams QB and Los Angeles Dodgers ace has been repeated many times over the last few years. It’s a neat trivia fact, after all, one you can use to impress your friends. This offseason, though, the connection […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a great position to claim home field advantage throughout the playoffs. That’s despite the fact that their starting rotation has been in shambles recently. All Star starter Tony Gonsolin is currently on the shelf with a forearm injury. Dodgers ace Walker Buehler has been ruled out after undergoing a second […]

Clayton Kershaw has been a machine for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, as he’s always been. Prior to his stint on the injured list, the living legend has been putting on a show on the mound. His work as a starting pitcher has helped propel the Dodgers into the top of the MLB pecking […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best record in baseball at 89-38. That puts them on pace to win 114 games this season. The Major League record is 116 held by the 1906 Chicago Cubs and the 2001 Seattle Mariners. Well, the rich are about to get richer as news surfaced that Clayton Kershaw’s return […]

Clayton Kershaw has been battling a lot of injuries as of late. The Los Angeles Dodgers legend has been in and out of the injured list this season for various reasons. Now, as he’s set to return back from another injury, Dave Roberts has a plan set for his ace pitcher. Speaking to reporters on […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw could soon make a long-awaited return to action. Ahead of the start of the Dodgers’ four-game road set with the Miami Marlins, manager Dave Roberts provided injury updates on multiple players, including Kershaw. He noted that the nine-time All-Star is still scheduled to throw a four-inning simulated game […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a brutal blow last Friday as they placed veteran lefty Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day IL with back pain after he left his latest start early. While it’s unknown when exactly he could be back at this point, Kershaw is very confident he’ll have enough time to get ready […]

Clayton Kershaw is currently dealing with a bothersome back injury, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are doing their best to treat the 34-year-old and get him back to the field as soon as possible. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Kershaw received an epidural injection in his back to address the back issue, per Juan […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers quietly passed the New York Yankees for the best record in baseball. But that doesn’t mean there are not some serious concerns with the Dodgers. Their starting pitching has shown some kinks in the armor of late. That was made worse on Thursday when Clayton Kershaw left his start after tossing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were looking for a sweep of the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. They had future Hall of Fame pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the mound, so the chances looked good. Well, that’s why they play the game. While throwing his warmup pitches in the top of the 5th inning, Kershaw appeared to […]

The baseball world is in mourning after news that it lost one of its icons. Vin Scully, the legendary Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster died at age 94 at his home in Los Angeles Tuesday. Scully’s death has caused a flood of tributes from all corners not limited to the sports world. That was Vin Scully, […]

Two of Los Angeles’ biggest stars took center stage at Dodger Stadium on the first pitch of the MLB All-Star Game. In a Babe Ruth-esque move, Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani told Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw that he was swinging at the first pitch with a “full swing.” Ohtani did just […]

Just prior to first pitch of Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, National League starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was interviewed in the dugout by Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. The former Cy Young pitcher was asked what he had done to prepare to face this American League lineup that is completely stacked. His answer was both surprising and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw made a memory for a fan that will last a lifetime at the MLB All-Star Game. In a presser at the Midsummer Classic, Kershaw spoke to reporters. The Dodgers star’s presser was about to finish when a young fan walked up to the podium. The fan’s name is Blake […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw was announced as the 2022 MLB All-Star Game starter by NL manager Brian Snitker. This decision shocked some people since Sandy Alcantara was expected to get the nod. Even Kershaw admitted that Alcantara or Tony Gonsolin deserved the honor.  “It’s hard because obviously Sandy Alcantara, Tony Gonsolin, you can […]

The starting pitchers for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game were announced on Monday. For the AL, Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan is expected to get the start. And for the NL, Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw is expected be the starting pitcher, per MLB insider Jon Heyman. Kershaw getting the nod is a […]

Clayton Kershaw is a lock to make it to Cooperstown one day. He really doesn’t need another perfect game to cement his legacy, having won and done it all in his legendary MLB career. However, it would have still been immensely sweeter if he finished Friday’s start against the Los Angeles Angels with a perfect […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw is one of the most dominant arms in recent memory. There is a lot he has accomplished over the years. However, there are still a few things he hasn’t accomplished. One of those things is to throw a perfect game. He came close on Friday night, throwing seven innings […]

Clayton Kershaw is an actual living legend. The Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher has remained absolutely incredible despite playing well into his 15th season in the league. There’s no question that once he hangs up his cleats, Kershaw will be headed straight to the Hall of Fame. Because of that, many people are clamoring for […]

After three years of waiting, the Los Angeles Dodgers will unveil a commemorative statue of pitcher Sandy Koufax Saturday. The plans for the statue were originally announced in 2019  Koufax will be in attendance for the unveiling, and will be joined by current Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw. The two pitchers share history as two of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped a 2-1 extra inning affair against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. LA now trails the San Diego Padres in the NL West and they have labored during the month of June. Players such as Justin Turner and Max Muncy have underperformed, while Mookie Betts is currently dealing with an […]