Plaschke: Dodgers' decision to pull Clayton Kershaw was perfect
2 years, 8 months ago

Plaschke: Dodgers' decision to pull Clayton Kershaw was perfect

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacts after striking out Gilberto Celestino of the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning Wednesday in Minneapolis. Though national baseball figures wept and gnashed over the Dodgers’ decision not to allow Kershaw to pursue the final six outs after retiring the first 21 Twins on only 80 pitches — “what’s the game coming to?” tweeted an apoplectic Reggie Jackson — Dodgers fans should celebrate. “Bigger things.” When the Dodgers step on to the Dodger Stadium third-base line for pregame introductions in Thursday night’s home opener against the Cincinnati Reds, Kershaw should receive an even-louder-than-normal ovation for the selflessness he showed in willingly stepping away from what could have been a memorable moment of personal achievement. “Or it could have been goodbye.” Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in Minneapolis. It was time.” Dodgers Trevor Bauer’s paid administrative leave is extended again Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer remains on paid administrative leave as Major League Baseball determines whether he violated its sexual assault policy.

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Clayton Kershaw isn’t giving up on a return, but he could still be out for weeks
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Clayton Kershaw isn’t giving up on a return, but he could still be out for weeks

LA Times  

The news on Clayton Kershaw did not seem good on Thursday, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saying he did not think the veteran left-hander, sidelined all month by a left big toe injury, would “be viable for a couple of weeks.” But the three-time National League Cy Young Award winner is not ready to give up on his hopes of …

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

Clayton Kershaw ‘trying everything,’ even working with Skechers, to ease toe injury
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Feel like myself.’ How embattled Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is salvaging his season
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Column: The Dodgers are back to asking a lot of Clayton Kershaw, because they have no choice
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Clayton Kershaw struggles, Padres sweep Dodgers to close gap in NL West
4 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months, 4 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
4 months, 4 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
4 months, 4 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 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 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 returns to the Dodgers. What can they realistically expect from him?
5 months ago

Clayton Kershaw returns to the Dodgers. What can they realistically expect from him?

LA Times  

They wore L.A. hats and No. “I wanted to come back and be part of something special, and contribute … be one of the best five guys that we have.” When Kershaw first re-signed with the club in February, after deciding to bypass retirement for at least another year, the odds of him being one of the Dodgers’ best pitchers …

Clayton Kershaw nearing his Dodgers return: ‘If they need me now, I’ll be ready’
5 months 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 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 has been shut down after experiencing lingering soreness
6 months 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 game at the Chicago White Sox. “A week is not long enough to worry about cutting into …

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

Clayton Kershaw ‘further along’ than expected in his shoulder rehab
6 months, 1 week ago

Clayton Kershaw ‘further along’ than expected in his shoulder rehab

LA Times  

Nothing against the good folks of Rancho Cucamonga, but as much as Clayton Kershaw is itching to pitch in a game again, the Dodgers left-hander won’t be too thrilled to take the mound for the Class-A Quakes against Inland Empire at LoanMart Field next week. “I’m definitely not excited — I don’t think anybody gets excited about rehab starts,” Kershaw …

‘Didn’t want to go out that way’: Clayton Kershaw rejoins Dodgers eyeing second-half return
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

If Clayton Kershaw and Dodgers split, would that be so awful?
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Why Dodgers need to offer Clayton Kershaw multiyear contract
1 year, 1 month 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 waste Game 2 chances and move to the edge of another playoff collapse
1 year, 2 months ago

Dodgers waste Game 2 chances and move to the edge of another playoff collapse

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman takes a called third strike to end the fifth inning during the Dodgers’ 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Monday night. “We have to throw a punch at some point.” Just like in Game 1, it was the Diamondbacks who landed Monday’s initial blow. “I just felt I …

Dodgers Dugout: What to do about Clayton Kershaw
1 year, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Clayton Kershaw set to start Game 1 of NLDS: ‘Pretty much a no-brainer’
1 year, 2 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 …

Clayton Kershaw’s tanking fastball velocity rings new alarms for Dodgers’ rotation
1 year, 3 months ago

Clayton Kershaw’s tanking fastball velocity rings new alarms for Dodgers’ rotation

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers during the first inning of a 6-3 loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. While Kershaw insisted — repeatedly — that “I feel fine” when pressed about his shoulder, Roberts indicated the injury is continuing to affect the team’s longtime ace. Despite Roberts’ hope that Kershaw would look sharper Tuesday, the Dodgers instead witnessed …

Clayton Kershaw helps resurrect Dodgers' championship hopes
1 year, 4 months ago

Clayton Kershaw helps resurrect Dodgers' championship hopes

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers during the first inning of a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers Max Muncy comes up clutch as Dodgers win in Clayton Kershaw’s return Clayton Kershaw is solid in his first game back from injury and Max Muncy hits a home run and draws a bases-loaded walk …

Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler could return to rotation soon as Dodgers sweep A’s
1 year, 4 months ago

Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler could return to rotation soon as Dodgers sweep A’s

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández pulls into second on a double ahead of a tag by Oakland’s Zack Gelof during the second inning Thursday at Dodger Stadium. “They’ve got a young team over there, guys getting their feet wet in the big leagues, and obviously we’ve got to take care of business,” said Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who led a …

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw says sore left shoulder will likely keep him sidelined until August
1 year, 5 months ago

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw says sore left shoulder will likely keep him sidelined until August

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw said Friday that he likely won’t return from a sore left shoulder until August. Kershaw was put on the injured list on July 3 and got an MRI after consulting with Los Angeles head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache. “I don’t think anyone has an exact time of return, but it’s …

For Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw, being an All-Star is still something to cherish
1 year, 5 months ago

For Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw, being an All-Star is still something to cherish

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw thought the question was funny. “I think it’s just fun to play,” Kershaw said of the All-Star Game. So, I think that’s a cool part of it.” This is the second time Kershaw has been on the injured list after making the All-Star team. Kershaw appreciates beer gesture Kershaw’s injury opened the door for Pittsburgh Pirates …

With Dustin May set for season-ending elbow surgery, Dodgers’ rotation needs grow
1 year, 5 months ago

With Dustin May set for season-ending elbow surgery, Dodgers’ rotation needs grow

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Dustin May throws during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium on May 17. Before a 9-7 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, the team announced that right-hander Dustin May will undergo season-ending elbow surgery this month, dealing an already banged-up rotation its biggest blow yet exactly four weeks from next month’s deadline. The …

Dodgers place Clayton Kershaw on injured list with shoulder soreness
1 year, 5 months ago

Dodgers place Clayton Kershaw on injured list with shoulder soreness

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw pitches for the Dodgers against the Angels on June 20 at Angel Stadium. In a perfect world, Clayton Kershaw would have liked to wait and see if his sore shoulder improved enough in the coming days to make one more start before next week’s All-Star break. Though he wasn’t ready for his scheduled turn through the rotation Monday …

Clayton Kershaw’s throwing session ‘was just OK’ as Dodgers mull placing him on IL
1 year, 5 months ago

Clayton Kershaw’s throwing session ‘was just OK’ as Dodgers mull placing him on IL

LA Times  

The Dodgers welcomed Julio Urías back to the rotation for Saturday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals, but the left-hander’s first start in more than a month was delayed by a thunderstorm that drenched Kauffman Stadium shortly after the scheduled 4:15 p.m. PDT first pitch. So for me, I would love to have Julio, but as a free agent, …

Clayton Kershaw takes no-hitter into 6th, J.D. Martinez hits 300th homer, Dodgers beat Rockies 5-0
1 year, 5 months ago

Clayton Kershaw takes no-hitter into 6th, J.D. Martinez hits 300th homer, Dodgers beat Rockies 5-0

Associated Press  

DENVER — Clayton Kershaw carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, J.D. Martinez homered twice to reach 300 for his career, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Tuesday night. We’ll see tomorrow but for right now I don’t think it’s too serious.” Kershaw has been anchoring an injury-riddled rotation this year and his workload of …

Dodgers’ rally falls short in high-scoring affair against Rockies
1 year, 5 months ago

Dodgers’ rally falls short in high-scoring affair against Rockies

LA Times  

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz, right, tags out Dodgers’ David Peralta during the sixth inning on Wednesday in Denver. “You know you’re short-handed with some leverage guys, but you’ve still got to go out there with the guys you have and make pitches, and tonight we just couldn’t do that.” The Dodgers scored six runs in the fourth inning, a …

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw seemingly to avoid going on injured list
1 year, 5 months ago

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw seemingly to avoid going on injured list

LA Times  

Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw pitches in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in Denver. The Dodgers provided little, if any, clarity on Clayton Kershaw’s condition Wednesday, but whatever is ailing the veteran left-hander in the wake of his six-inning, one-hit effort Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies will apparently not send him to the injured list. Kershaw …

Fatigued Clayton Kershaw exits in the sixth after flirting with no-hitter for Dodgers
1 year, 5 months ago

Fatigued Clayton Kershaw exits in the sixth after flirting with no-hitter for Dodgers

LA Times  

There was little mystery to Clayton Kershaw’s mastery of the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Martinez became the 156th major leaguer to hit 300 home runs, when manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw experienced considerable “fatigue” after losing a no-hit bid with two outs in the sixth inning and Kershaw demurred when asked if he was hurt. “I just didn’t feel …

Clayton Kershaw is a stopper again as Dodgers blank Angels to end skid
1 year, 6 months ago

Clayton Kershaw is a stopper again as Dodgers blank Angels to end skid

LA Times  

Left-hander Clayton Kershaw pitched seven scoreless innings in the Dodgers’ 2-0 win over the Angels on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. he’s just so consistent, and I can’t imagine where we’d be without him.” Angels left-hander Reid Detmers matched Kershaw with seven scoreless innings, giving up two hits, striking out eight and walking one, but the Dodgers bunched four hits …

‘He’s kind of the stopper.’ Clayton Kershaw helps Dodgers end their skid
1 year, 6 months ago

‘He’s kind of the stopper.’ Clayton Kershaw helps Dodgers end their skid

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers during the fifth inning of a 6-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark on Thursday. Instead, in what has been an all too rare occurrence this season, they got seven strong innings from their starting pitcher, riding Clayton Kershaw’s nine-strikeout gem to a much-needed, stress-relieving, staff-resetting win. “It seems like every …

Clayton Kershaw shines in Dodgers win after recent struggles, Sisters comments
1 year, 6 months ago

Clayton Kershaw shines in Dodgers win after recent struggles, Sisters comments

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers during an 8-4 win over the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. “No one expects more from himself than Clayton, and especially the bar that he’s set for himself,” manager Dave Roberts said Friday afternoon, hours before first pitch. “My bet,” he said, “is that it’s gonna be cleaned up.” It …

With Trayce Thompson mired in historic slump, how much leash can Dodgers give him?
1 year, 7 months ago

With Trayce Thompson mired in historic slump, how much leash can Dodgers give him?

LA Times  

For a brief moment, it appeared Trayce Thompson’s historic hitless streak had finally been broken. “He would do a lot,” manager Dave Roberts later said, “for that scoreboard to say ‘hit’ on it.” Once again, however, Thompson would have to wait. While Roberts called himself the “biggest Trayce Thompson supporter” — praising the outfielder’s work ethic, consistent defense and quality …

Dodgers loss marred by more umpire controversy, another bad Clayton Kershaw start
1 year, 7 months ago

Dodgers loss marred by more umpire controversy, another bad Clayton Kershaw start

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts speaks with third base umpire Paul Emmel after Emmel ejected Max Muncy in the fourth inning Sunday. In the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ 10-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, Max Muncy was ejected by Emmel after being rung up on a called strike, getting tossed by the crew chief — who had cycled to …

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