Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw grateful for opportunity to start Game 1 of the World Series
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw grateful for opportunity to start Game 1 of the World Series

LA Times  

There were moments of doubt and stretches of brilliance, a full circle bringing Clayton Kershaw back to the last mountain he has yet to conquer. On Tuesday, he will take the mound for Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field at 5:08 PDT, determined to add “World Series champion” to a resume that already includes eight All-Star appearances, three Cy Young awards and a most valuable player award. “The Rays are a different team than the Astros and the Red Sox,” Kershaw said of the clubs who vanquished the Dodgers, lineups that left him with an unthinkable World Series ERA of 5.40. “To be here now and be four wins from getting to win a World Series, it’s a testament to a lot of people to be able to make this season happen,” Kershaw said. “To have him start Game 1, something he’s done before,” Roberts said, “just makes us feel that much better about it.” Asked if he’d have preferred a World Series rematch with the Astros, who stole signs during the 2017 season and lost to the Rays in Saturday’s American League Championship Series Game 7, Kershaw slyly smiled before shutting down the idea.

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Clayton Kershaw declines 2025 option but intends to return to Dodgers
2 months ago

Clayton Kershaw declines 2025 option but intends to return to Dodgers

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the field during batting practice before Game 3 of the NLCS against the New York Mets on Oct. 16. At the team’s World Series celebration on Friday, future Hall of Fame pitcher Clayton Kershaw declared himself a “Dodger for life.” To be a Dodger next year, however, he and the team will have to work …

‘Epitome of our season’: Inside the night the Dodgers won their eighth World Series title
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Epitome of our season’: Inside the night the Dodgers won their eighth World Series title

LA Times  

Dave Roberts loitered on the top step of the dugout, his best-laid plans once again not sticking to the script. However, when asked the next day if it felt like a trial run for a potential postseason pitching plan, Roberts emphatically shook his head, calling it a “catastrophic scenario.” Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty sits in the dugout after being pulled …

Dodgers' Ohtani's Comeback Aims to Continue World Series Domination
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2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers' Ohtani's Comeback Aims to Continue World Series Domination

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strong start to the season, despite some early setbacks. Shohei Ohtani has been a dominant force on the mound, and the Dodgers have shown resilience in their playoff run. The team has made some key pickups at the trade deadline, including pitchers Jack Flaherty and Michael Kopech, and utilityman Tommy Edman. The Dodgers …

The Sports Report: Dodgers confirm that you can’t win them all
2 months, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers confirm that you can’t win them all

LA Times  

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Dodgers remain unshaken in their World Series pitching strategy
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers remain unshaken in their World Series pitching strategy

LA Times  

The Dodgers trailed by one run, with four innings to go. The Dodgers could have gone for the jugular, and the World Series sweep, against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. With four chances to win the clinching game of the World Series, the Dodgers decided not to risk exhausting their pitching staff Tuesday, thus weakening it for a potential …

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss

LA Times  

The Dodgers still own this. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets Jack Flaherty runs into problems early, giving up eight earned runs in a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS, sending the series back to L.A. Sir, I am doubling down. “That’s how the game …

Superior Dodgers poised to beat Mets on road to World Series
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Superior Dodgers poised to beat Mets on road to World Series

LA Times  

Start spreading the news. Dodgers Dodgers follow their October script to perfection in NLCS Game 3 win over Mets Walker Buehler provides a strong start and Kiké Hernández and Shohei Ohtani hit home runs to power the Dodgers to an 8-0 win over the Mets in NLCS Game 3. In Thursday’s Game 4, the Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who …

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw intends to return for 2025 season: ‘Mentally, I feel great’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw intends to return for 2025 season: ‘Mentally, I feel great’

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw, at left in the dugout before Game 1 Sunday, said in an interview on Fox Sports’ pregame show that he intends to return next season. “Obviously I don’t want to get hurt all the time,” Kershaw said recently, having gone on the IL at least once in every season since 2016. “Like, it’s not fun to do that.” …

Jack Flaherty's NLCS effort holds special meaning for Dodger
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack Flaherty's NLCS effort holds special meaning for Dodger

LA Times  

Just a week earlier, he looked as if he was a reason, if not the reason, the Dodgers couldn’t win the World Series. Shutting down the Mets on Sunday night was something he said “you can’t really put into words.” “I saw some family out there when I was warming up and I had gone to games here with them …

Dodgers pitchers zero in on MLB history in Game 1 win over Mets
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Dodgers pitchers zero in on MLB history in Game 1 win over Mets

LA Times  

Bats have flailed, balls have soared, runners have sprinted, and still… Nobody can score off the Dodgers! Dodgers Dodgers waste no time extending their dominance in NLCS Game 1 win Just two days after their series comeback win over the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers dominate in a 9-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 1 of the …

Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Mets in the NLCS
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Mets in the NLCS

LA Times  

In the postgame clubhouse following Game 5 of the National League Division Series, the expletives flowed as freely as showers of beer and champagne. What’s different about this year’s Dodgers team, Game 5 hero Kiké Hernández was asked during a postgame Fox television interview out on the field. Dodgers Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over …

Dodgers’ starting pitching plan for NLCS vs. Mets remains a work in progress
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Dodgers’ starting pitching plan for NLCS vs. Mets remains a work in progress

LA Times  

The players’ voices were still hoarse. Dodgers Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas expects to play in NLCS vs. Mets Although he missed two games in the NLDS after he sustained a left-adductor strain, Miguel Rojas said he will ‘be ready to go’ in Game 1 on Sunday. Top left-handed reliever Alex Vesia is “highly unlikely” to be on the NLCS roster, …

Dodgers Dugout: A great game, then an embarrassing game. Who’s ready for Game 3?
3 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: A great game, then an embarrassing game. Who’s ready for Game 3?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. A look at Dodgers starting pitching the past few postseasons: 2024 NLDS Game 1 Yoshinobu Yamamoto, three IP, five hits, five ER, two walks, one strikeout Game 2 Jack Flaherty, 5 1/3 IP, five hits, four ER, two walks, two strikeouts Series: 8 1/3 IP, 10 hits, nine ER, four walks, …

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw is in ‘a holding pattern’ with no current plans to face hitters
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw is in ‘a holding pattern’ with no current plans to face hitters

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw is in “a holding pattern” and there are currently no plans for the Dodgers’ three-time Cy Young Award winner to face hitters as he tries to overcome a toe injury. “I don’t think there’s been improvement,” Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday before his NL West-leading team opened a crucial three-game series against second-place …

After brutal week, Dodgers remind everyone why they’re still World Series dreaming
3 months, 3 weeks ago

After brutal week, Dodgers remind everyone why they’re still World Series dreaming

LA Times  

In honor of Major League Baseball’s celebration of Roberto Clemente Day on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called a clubhouse meeting Sunday afternoon to discuss the Puerto Rican legend’s influence on the game. “I don’t want to say it was the biggest win of the year,” Roberts said, a fair assessment for a club that has bounced between hope and …

Clayton Kershaw ‘trying everything,’ even working with Skechers, to ease toe injury
4 months ago

Clayton Kershaw ‘trying everything,’ even working with Skechers, to ease toe injury

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw talks during batting practice before a game against the Angels on Sept. 3. “I think I’ll be able to,” Kershaw said when asked of his confidence level in pitching again before the end of the regular season. “If you can’t push off,” Kershaw said, “you can’t create what you need to create.” Since going on the …

Dodgers waste Landon Knack’s start, Shohei Ohtani’s milestone in loss
4 months ago

Dodgers waste Landon Knack’s start, Shohei Ohtani’s milestone in loss

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack delivers during the sixth inning of a 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. But Knack’s quality start could not match the one delivered by Matthew Boyd, the Cleveland left-hander who held a prolific Dodgers offense to one run and three hits in six innings of the Guardians’ 3-1 victory in …

Dodgers Dugout: Is this the end for Clayton Kershaw?
4 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Is this the end for Clayton Kershaw?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. The current roster As of Thursday evening, listed as they are on the official MLB roster page: Pitchers *Anthony Banda Ryan Brasier Walker Buehler Jack Flaherty Michael Grove Brent Honeywell Daniel Hudson Michael Kopech Bobby Miller Michael Petersen Evan Phillips Gavin Stone Blake Treinen *Alex Vesia *-left-handed Two-way players *Shohei Ohtani …

‘Feel like myself.’ How embattled Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is salvaging his season
4 months ago

‘Feel like myself.’ How embattled Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is salvaging his season

LA Times  

Three weeks ago, Mark Prior decided it was time to rip the Band-Aid off. “It’s just crazy,” Buehler said, “how little things can click and make such a big difference.” If Buehler has looked like a different pitcher since then, giving up four earned runs while striking out 10 batters in his last two starts, it’s because he’s felt like …

Dodgers place LHP Clayton Kershaw on 15-day injured list due to bone spur in toe
4 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers place LHP Clayton Kershaw on 15-day injured list due to bone spur in toe

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day injured list. Kershaw, who left Friday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning, was diagnosed with a bone spur in his left big toe. “There’s so much swelling, he can barely move around,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before Saturday’s game. Kershaw gave …

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw leaves start against Diamondbacks with toe injury
4 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw leaves start against Diamondbacks with toe injury

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw left his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night after suffering pain in his left big toe. Kershaw allowed two runs in the first and was pulled with no outs in the second after giving up a homer to Corbin Carroll to start the inning. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts immediately …

Dodgers put Clayton Kershaw on injured list; Tyler Glasnow confident he’ll return
4 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers put Clayton Kershaw on injured list; Tyler Glasnow confident he’ll return

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw walks off the field with athletic trainer Thomas Albert during the second inning Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The good news for the Dodgers: Glasnow said Saturday he is “confident” he will return this season, encouraged from two straight days of playing catch. “As of right now, I feel great.” When Glasnow first went on …

After lackluster Octobers, Dodgers see benefits to being in an NL West dogfight
4 months, 3 weeks ago

After lackluster Octobers, Dodgers see benefits to being in an NL West dogfight

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas throws to first base during a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. You have the confidence you can win them.” Sunday’s nail-biter of a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Busch Stadium had that pennant-race feel, the Dodgers breaking a scoreless tie with two fifth-inning runs off Cardinals ace Sonny Gray and …

Column: The Dodgers are back to asking a lot of Clayton Kershaw, because they have no choice
5 months ago

Column: The Dodgers are back to asking a lot of Clayton Kershaw, because they have no choice

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw was more effective in his third start of the season for the Dodgers on Tuesday night, but could not complete five innings. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stressed that point on Tuesday night when revisiting his decision to take out Kershaw in the fifth inning of a promising start against the Philadelphia Phillies. In other words, the next time …

Bullpen shines as the Dodgers get series win in final visit to Oakland
5 months ago

Bullpen shines as the Dodgers get series win in final visit to Oakland

LA Times  

River Ryan pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning. With a 3-2 defeat of the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, the Dodgers stayed 4 ½ games ahead of the San Diego Padres and five games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League West, finally holding their ground in what was their first road series win since late …

Clayton Kershaw struggles, Padres sweep Dodgers to close gap in NL West
5 months, 1 week ago

Clayton Kershaw struggles, Padres sweep Dodgers to close gap in NL West

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw had one of the worst starts of his career Wednesday. And not even Flaherty’s arrival will solve all the questions facing an injury-ravaged starting rotation — one that Wednesday suffered through one of Clayton Kershaw’s worst career starts. “It’s part of the process,” Roberts said, chalking up some of Kershaw’s woes to post-rehab rust. “I just don’t think …

Plaschke: Clayton Kershaw debut gives Dodgers new hope
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Plaschke: Clayton Kershaw debut gives Dodgers new hope

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw was crumbling again. On Thursday, Clayton Kershaw will return to the Chavez Ravine mound, set to make his season debut for a Dodgers team that missed him more than it could have ever imagined. Dodgers Clayton Kershaw returns, Shohei Ohtani homers, Dodgers grab series win over Giants Clayton Kershaw goes four innings and strikes out six in his …

Kershaw returns from shoulder surgery, Ohtani hits 31st homer, Dodgers beat Giants 6-4
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kershaw returns from shoulder surgery, Ohtani hits 31st homer, Dodgers beat Giants 6-4

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw allowed two runs over four innings in his return from shoulder surgery, Nick Ahmed and Shohei Ohtani homered on consecutive pitches in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 Thursday. Kershaw made his first big league appearance since last October’s NL Division Series opener against Arizona, when the …

Clayton Kershaw makes 2024 debut with Dodgers, strikes out six in solid outing versus Giants
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Clayton Kershaw makes 2024 debut with Dodgers, strikes out six in solid outing versus Giants

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw made his season debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, striking out six and allowing two runs and six hits in his return from offseason shoulder surgery. Kershaw made his first big league appearance since last October’s NL Division Series opener against Arizona, when the three-time Cy Young Award winner was chased after one …

Clayton Kershaw returns, Shohei Ohtani homers, Dodgers grab series win over Giants
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Clayton Kershaw returns, Shohei Ohtani homers, Dodgers grab series win over Giants

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw struck out six and gave up two runs in four innings in his first start of the season for the Dodgers on Thursday afternoon. In fact, the 36-year-old left-hander described a start in which he gave up two runs and six hits in four innings, striking out six and walking two, as just “OK.” But it was more …

Clayton Kershaw excited to be returning to Dodgers’ rotation at a pivotal time
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Clayton Kershaw excited to be returning to Dodgers’ rotation at a pivotal time

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw’s return to the rotation was once expected to be an added bonus as the Los Angeles Dodgers geared up for a postseason run. “I’m excited to get back,” Kershaw said before the Dodgers faced the Giants on Wednesday night. Obviously, once you get back out there you’ve just got to perform.” Kershaw’s return from offseason …

Clayton Kershaw nearing his Dodgers return: ‘If they need me now, I’ll be ready’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Clayton Kershaw nearing his Dodgers return: ‘If they need me now, I’ll be ready’

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw delivers for Oklahoma City in a rehab start Friday against Round Rock. That’s why, as the Dodgers resumed play in Los Angeles against the Boston Red Sox on Friday, Kershaw’s minor-league rehab start with triple-A Oklahoma City was of just as much interest to the first-place club. “If it goes well, there’s a real conversation that he can …

How Clayton Kershaw’s rehabilitation setback affects his timetable to return to Dodgers
6 months, 1 week ago

How Clayton Kershaw’s rehabilitation setback affects his timetable to return to Dodgers

LA Times  

A week ago, Clayton Kershaw’s recovery from offseason shoulder surgery was temporarily paused because of lingering soreness. “I just think it’s just like getting your feet underneath you a little bit.” Kershaw had an MRI last week that confirmed no new damage in his shoulder, and also was given some “shots” to help alleviate the soreness he reported to team …

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been shut down after experiencing lingering soreness
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been shut down after experiencing lingering soreness

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been shut down for a week after experiencing lingering soreness in his comeback from left shoulder surgery. Kershaw, 36, had an MRI that “showed no new incidents,” manager Dave Roberts said before Monday night’s 3-0 victory at the Chicago White Sox. “A week is not long enough to worry about cutting …

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw says his ‘stuff’s good’ after making first rehab start
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw says his ‘stuff’s good’ after making first rehab start

Associated Press  

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw took another step in his comeback from left shoulder surgery, throwing three innings in his first rehab start. The three-time Cy Young Award winner allowed one run and two hits, struck out five and walked one on a pitch-clock violation at Class-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday night. Stuff’s OK. It’s …

‘Didn’t want to go out that way’: Clayton Kershaw rejoins Dodgers eyeing second-half return
11 months ago

‘Didn’t want to go out that way’: Clayton Kershaw rejoins Dodgers eyeing second-half return

LA Times  

The way Clayton Kershaw sees it, he has faced few truly “big decisions” in his life. “Once I decided to come back, everybody has been great,” Kershaw said, surrounded by dozens of reporters — many there to capture a first look at Shohei Ohtani with the team — at Camelback Ranch. “I felt wanted, even though I’m kind of damaged …

Thankfully, fittingly, Clayton Kershaw returns to Dodgers
11 months ago

Thankfully, fittingly, Clayton Kershaw returns to Dodgers

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacts after getting out of a jam against the San Francisco Giants on Sept. 23, 2023, at Dodger Stadium. Considering the injury history of many of the Dodgers’ potential starters, a healthy Kershaw could play a big role in this season’s stretch run. To be fair, the World Series champion Rangers will already have two star …

Dodgers to re-sign Clayton Kershaw, ending talk of retirement or a stint with Rangers
11 months ago

Dodgers to re-sign Clayton Kershaw, ending talk of retirement or a stint with Rangers

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw agreed to a new contract Tuesday with the only team he has ever played for. Yet, it wasn’t enough to force Kershaw into retirement, nor prompt a long-speculated move to his hometown Texas Rangers — the only other team the Dallas native has said he would consider playing for. “But selfishly, we hope it’s for …

If Clayton Kershaw and Dodgers split, would that be so awful?
1 year, 2 months ago

If Clayton Kershaw and Dodgers split, would that be so awful?

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw, pitching against the San Francisco Giants on Sept. 23, had his left shoulder operated on last month. Fact: There is at least a 50-50 chance that future Hall of Famer Kershaw could choose to never pitch again for the Dodgers. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacts after being removed in the first inning of Game 1 of the National …

Dodgers signal urgency for pitching at GM meetings, hope for Clayton Kershaw’s return
1 year, 2 months ago

Dodgers signal urgency for pitching at GM meetings, hope for Clayton Kershaw’s return

LA Times  

Blake Snell could be a potential target for the Dodgers as they try to upgrade their starting pitching. After leading the majors in rotation ERA each of the previous four years, the Dodgers slipped to 20th in that category with a 4.57 ERA in the regular season, then watched their starting pitching implode in a three-game sweep against the Arizona …

Why Dodgers need to offer Clayton Kershaw multiyear contract
1 year, 2 months ago

Why Dodgers need to offer Clayton Kershaw multiyear contract

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw celebrates in the dugout during a game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in April. But the Rangers can offer Kershaw something the Dodgers can’t. The Dodgers tendered Walker Buehler a contract last winter and ultimately agreed to an $8-million salary even though they knew he was unlikely to throw a single major league pitch this …

Dodgers Dugout: What to do about Clayton Kershaw
1 year, 3 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: What to do about Clayton Kershaw

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw sits in the dugout after being pulled in the first inning. Sandy Koufax, 4-3, 0.95 ERA Bob Gibson, 7-2, 1.89 ERA Roy Halladay, 3-2, 2.37 ERA Tim Lincecum, 5-2, 2.40 ERA Jim Palmer, 8-3, 2.61 ERA Tom Seaver, 3-3, 2.77 ERA Jacob deGrom, 4-1, 2.90 ERA Denny McLain, 1-2, 3.24 ERA Steve Carlton, 6-6, 3.26 ERA Greg Maddux, …

Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw chased in 1st inning of NLDS against Diamondbacks
1 year, 3 months ago

Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw chased in 1st inning of NLDS against Diamondbacks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw sat in the dugout with his eyes downcast before putting his head in his hands. “It’s a tough way to start the postseason,” a subdued Kershaw said. “I just feel like I let everybody down.” Kershaw, 35, had two strikes on five of his eight batters while allowing the most runs in any …

Column: Why would the Dodgers start Clayton Kershaw again? Because they have no other choice
1 year, 3 months ago

Column: Why would the Dodgers start Clayton Kershaw again? Because they have no other choice

LA Times  

The decision has already been made. Ryan Yarbrough, who didn’t make the NLDS roster, could be substituted for Kershaw as an injury replacement, but doing so would make Kershaw ineligible for the NL Championship Series. The Dodgers might not need three or four innings from Kershaw to win a best-of-five series against the Diamondbacks, but they’ll need them in a …

Clayton Kershaw’s dream becomes a nightmare in Dodgers' loss
1 year, 3 months ago

Clayton Kershaw’s dream becomes a nightmare in Dodgers' loss

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw looks down during Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. The playoff opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium was supposed to be the continuation of a late-season Kershaw dream, the potentially retiring Dodgers ace carrying his team into the National League Division Series despite dealing with a shoulder …

‘It’s just embarrassing:’ Clayton Kershaw and Dodgers shown no mercy in Game 1 loss
1 year, 3 months ago

‘It’s just embarrassing:’ Clayton Kershaw and Dodgers shown no mercy in Game 1 loss

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, center, removes Clayton Kershaw from the game in the first inning of an 11-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. And by the time the night was over, the Dodgers faced a series hole that felt like much more than one game, their 11-2 defeat marking …

Dodgers roundtable: In a season of surprises, can they pull off the biggest surprise of all?
1 year, 3 months ago

Dodgers roundtable: In a season of surprises, can they pull off the biggest surprise of all?

LA Times  

Mookie Betts and fellow Dodgers celebrate winning the National League West in Seattle on Sept. 16. In a roundtable discussion moderated by Times baseball editor Hans Tesselaar, Times reporters Jack Harris, Mike DiGiovanna and Jorge Castillo discuss the Dodgers’ chances of winning an eighth championship in franchise history. The Dodgers not only can sign Betts and Freeman — two top-four …

Clayton Kershaw set to start Game 1 of NLDS: ‘Pretty much a no-brainer’
1 year, 3 months ago

Clayton Kershaw set to start Game 1 of NLDS: ‘Pretty much a no-brainer’

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw is no longer an overwhelming force, but his performance Saturday against the Giants showed why he is set to start Game 1 of the NLDS for the Dodgers. That’s the best way Dave Roberts could explain Clayton Kershaw’s last two months. Despite his physical limitations, he remained the Dodgers’ most consistent starting pitcher, finishing the year with the …

Clayton Kershaw is making a stirring last stand with Dodgers
1 year, 3 months ago

Clayton Kershaw is making a stirring last stand with Dodgers

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw stands in the dugout during the Dodgers’ 7-0 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. “I think that Clayton is the first to tell you he doesn’t like to use anything as an excuse or talk about anything, but I know what’s going on.” Clayton Kershaw warms up in front of a small …

If this is Clayton Kershaw’s last run with Dodgers, he’s at peace with it
1 year, 3 months ago

If this is Clayton Kershaw’s last run with Dodgers, he’s at peace with it

LA Times  

When Clayton Kershaw takes the mound Saturday, it could be the final regular-season start of his career at Dodger Stadium. Nevertheless, the next month might be Kershaw’s last playing for the Dodgers, with the 35-year-old left-hander set for free agency — or, if he chooses, retirement — this coming offseason. “Anytime you get to do something at home, it’s pretty …

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