Clayton Kershaw excited to be returning to Dodgers’ rotation at a pivotal time
4 months, 4 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 shoulder surgery ended up being on schedule. “The road back, being able to get back, a lot of people spent a lot of time trying to help me,” Kershaw said Wednesday.

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Clayton Kershaw declines 2025 option but intends to return to Dodgers
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw intends to return for 2025 season: ‘Mentally, I feel great’
2 months, 1 week 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.” …

Dodgers' starting pitching mistakes could mean another NLDS exit
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers' starting pitching mistakes could mean another NLDS exit

LA Times  

The point again feels redundant at this stage, but it’s nonetheless worth repeating because it’s the reason why the Dodgers are on the verge of another divisional-round elimination: Their starting pitching is atrocious. Dodgers on verge of another ugly October encore The Dodgers’ lack of fury and energy in their loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of …

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
2 months, 4 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 …

Column: L.A. wants a parade, but can anyone on Dodgers pitch six innings?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Column: L.A. wants a parade, but can anyone on Dodgers pitch six innings?

LA Times  

Landon Knack hangs his head after giving up a homer to Jake Cronenworth in the second inning Tuesday. But that’s just not the way the game is played.” The Dodgers do not need every starter to work six innings, but it is difficult to imagine them winning a postseason series without at least one starter getting that far. “Walker certainly …

Walker Buehler has another rocky start as Dodgers’ NL West lead shrinks to 3
3 months ago

Walker Buehler has another rocky start as Dodgers’ NL West lead shrinks to 3

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler delivers during the first inning of a 6-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. “We have to figure out a way to get that clean first inning because it does seem like the third and fourth and fifth innings, he finds his stride.” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, second left, pulls …

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 …

Dodgers Dugout: Is this the end for Clayton Kershaw?
3 months, 2 weeks 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
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’ 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 …

Dodgers hope Walker Buehler can pull off the impossible
4 months ago

Dodgers hope Walker Buehler can pull off the impossible

LA Times  

They can’t afford to keep sending Walker Buehler to the mound. “Honestly,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, “we don’t have another alternative right now.” The Dodgers are in a prison of their own making, their harebrained plan to turn their rotation into a nine-figure medical experiment backfiring to such a degree that it has forced them to depend on a …

Dodgers’ Walker Buehler returns from IL, struggles to regain All-Star form in start vs. Brewers
4 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers’ Walker Buehler returns from IL, struggles to regain All-Star form in start vs. Brewers

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — After missing the entire 2023 season to recover from Tommy John surgery, Walker Buehler wants to regain his All-Star form and help the Los Angeles Dodgers in their playoff push. Buehler came off the injured list Wednesday after missing nearly two months with right hip inflammation, but he couldn’t protect an early 3-0 lead as the Dodgers fell …

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
4 months, 4 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 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 …

After sweep by Phillies, Dodgers fall to .500 over last 44 games
5 months, 1 week ago

After sweep by Phillies, Dodgers fall to .500 over last 44 games

LA Times  

For the better part of almost two months, the Dodgers have been a.500 team. “If you had told us in spring training that we would be where we’re at with the depth of our starting pitching, I would have doubted it,” manager Dave Roberts sighed before Thursday’s game. And while rookies Gavin Stone and Landon Knack — who gave up …

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
5 months, 4 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 has been shut down after experiencing lingering soreness
5 months, 4 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 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 …

Dodgers befuddled by Colorado pitching as winning streak ends
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers befuddled by Colorado pitching as winning streak ends

LA Times  

What the Dodgers hoped was a drought-busting, six-run, eighth-inning rally in New York on Wednesday looked more like a mirage Friday night, their bats going back into sleep mode for most of a 4-1 loss to the last-place Colorado Rockies in front of a crowd of 47,542 in Dodger Stadium. We couldn’t really muster anything against him tonight.” The Dodgers, …

Dodgers two-time All-Star Walker Buehler looking forward to return from Tommy John surgery
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers two-time All-Star Walker Buehler looking forward to return from Tommy John surgery

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Walker Buehler is ready to return to the major leagues. The two-time All-Star will be back on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers after nearly two years following Tommy John surgery when he starts Monday against the Miami Marlins. “Yeah, it’s been a long time and a long process but I finally put together some things …

Walker Buehler looks sharper in probably last minor league rehab start
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Walker Buehler looks sharper in probably last minor league rehab start

LA Times  

Walker Buehler saved his best for what he hopes is his last minor league rehabilitation start Tuesday night, the Dodgers right-hander giving up one earned run and seven hits in five innings and striking out five with no walks for triple-A Oklahoma City against Salt Lake. Dodgers Walker Buehler’s long-awaited Dodgers return might require more waiting Struggling with consistency, Walker …

Walker Buehler’s long-awaited Dodgers return might require more waiting
8 months ago

Walker Buehler’s long-awaited Dodgers return might require more waiting

LA Times  

Struggling with consistency, Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler might need to make at least a couple more minor-league starts before he returns from Tommy John surgery. “Yeah,” Buehler said on Sunday, before the Dodgers wrapped up a nine-game homestand with a 10-0 victory over the New York Mets, “I’m pretty ready to roll.” Buehler hopes to check the final box in …

Dodgers drop series to Mets as their nightmarish homestand continues
8 months ago

Dodgers drop series to Mets as their nightmarish homestand continues

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts to a pitch inside during the second inning of the Dodgers’ 6-4 loss to the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. “I think he just kind of felt and got to the point where he got into compete mode,” Roberts said of Freeman, who had been changing up his pregame routine this week — most …

Kershaw can earn up to $37.5 million over 2 years under new Dodgers deal that guarantees $10 million
10 months, 1 week ago

Kershaw can earn up to $37.5 million over 2 years under new Dodgers deal that guarantees $10 million

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — Clayton Kershaw can make up to $37.5 million over two seasons as part of his new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting the full amount depending on how many starts he makes following shoulder surgery. Kershaw gets a $5 million salary this year and can earn $7.5 million in performance bonuses for what his deal defines …

Kershaw can earn up to $37.5 million over 2 years under new Dodgers deal that guarantees $10 million
10 months, 1 week ago

Kershaw can earn up to $37.5 million over 2 years under new Dodgers deal that guarantees $10 million

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Clayton Kershaw can make up to $37.5 million over two seasons as part of his new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting the full amount depending on how many starts he makes following shoulder surgery. Kershaw gets a $5 million salary this year and can earn $7.5 million in performance bonuses for what his deal defines …

Clayton Kershaw staying with Dodgers for 17th season and could pitch in second half of '24
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Clayton Kershaw staying with Dodgers for 17th season and could pitch in second half of '24

Hindustan Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw is returning for his 17th season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Kershaw spoke about the agreement Thursday as the big-spending Dodgers became the first of the 30 teams to start spring training, opening on a dreary, wet and chilly Thursday morning at Camelback Ranch ahead of their opener against …

Clayton Kershaw staying with Dodgers for 17th season and could pitch in second half of ’24
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Clayton Kershaw staying with Dodgers for 17th season and could pitch in second half of ’24

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw is returning for his 17th season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Kershaw spoke about the agreement Thursday as the big-spending Dodgers became the first of the 30 teams to start spring training, opening on a dreary, wet and chilly Thursday morning at Camelback Ranch ahead of their opener against …

‘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 …

Dodgers Dugout: Where is Clayton Kershaw?
11 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Where is Clayton Kershaw?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. He could make a decision on who to sign with tomorrow, or during spring training, or when he’s ready to come back next season. Busch was one of the Dodgers’ top prospects, but there was no real role for him on next season’s team. The players and what they will be …

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 …

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery, says he hopes to return next summer
1 year, 1 month ago

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery, says he hopes to return next summer

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw had left shoulder surgery Friday and anticipates being sidelined until next summer. The 35-year-old in a social media post wrote the surgery with Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache was to repair the glenohumeral ligaments and his shoulder capsule. “Thanks for your prayers!” Kershaw was sidelined for six weeks by …

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 …

Clayton Kershaw has left shoulder surgery, says he’s ‘hopeful to return’ next season
1 year, 1 month ago

Clayton Kershaw has left shoulder surgery, says he’s ‘hopeful to return’ next season

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw announced that he underwent surgery on his left throwing shoulder Friday morning and said he is “hopeful to return to play at some point next summer.” Kershaw said he had the procedure to repair the gleno-humeral ligaments and capsule of his left shoulder, which gave him problems during the second half of the 2023 season. Friday’s announcement indicates …

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 …

Eighteen outs: Can the Dodgers’ patchwork pitching staff sustain a deep playoff run?
1 year, 2 months ago

Eighteen outs: Can the Dodgers’ patchwork pitching staff sustain a deep playoff run?

LA Times  

It’s a magic number, a mathematical dilemma and almost certainly the Dodgers’ biggest obstacle this October. “But the arm talent and the depth that we have, we feel really good about.” Entering Saturday’s National League Division Series opener, the biggest strength of the Dodgers’ pitching staff is clear: They have an established closer in Evan Phillips, and two dependable setup …

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