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• Justin Verlander will retire as the best pitcher of a loaded generation

In a class of great pitchers that includes Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer, Verlander stands at the top...2026
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• My favorite lineup (updated)

Every once in awhile I like to re-evaluate my favorite players as a Dodgers fan. In my now 50 years of rooting for them, my choices aren't going to change a lot. But they do change. Nine years ago I wrote a post titled "My favorite Opening Day lineup". It corresponded with Opening Day and I arranged my favorite Dodger at each position in a lineup. This was only for Dodgers that I'...2026
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• Dodgers 4, Phillies 2: Justin Wrobleski’s career-high 9 Ks gets backed by 4 dingers to impress Clayton Kershaw
The day off fortunately didn’t do much to cool off the Dodgers, perhaps thanks to motivation provided by Clayton Kershaw‘s attendance. They smashed four homers against the Phillies to back an amped up Justin Wrobleski, who upped the heat to deliver seven great innings while setting a career high in strikeouts. A 4-2 victory that …...2026
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• Long may they reign (in my memory)

During the 1960s, the Dodgers made the World Series three times, all within a four-year period. Throw in 1959 and they were in the World Series four times in seven years. Currently, the Dodgers have been to the World Series four times in six years. It's a fairly similar run to the 1960s one, although this version of the Dodgers has been more successful winning Series. (Three compared to...2026
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• Why Justin Wrobleski is reminding Dodgers manager of Clayton Kershaw

ST. LOUIS — No one is confusing Justin Wrobleski with a future first-ballot Hall of Famer. But on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts evoked Clayton Kershaw’s name when describing the young lefty’s growth as a starting pitcher. “He’s got a great mentor in Clayton,” Roberts said. “And I think a lot of times, he’s channeling......2026
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• Why Giants’ Brandon Belt earned comparison to Clayton Kershaw

Only one player compared to Brandon Belt in Tony Vitello's eyes. Clayton Kershaw....2026
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• Long may they reign (in my memory)
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• Some sets that I used to love, part 1

I went out to get some groceries for making dinner yesterday and popped over to Target for a couple of extras, so let's zip down to the card aisle, too. It was filled with baseball product. Just about everything really, in multiple forms. Too bad I can't get into much of it. But for old-time's sake, I picked up a rack pack of two sets that I used to love. Man, I really did love Sta...2026
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• MLB News: McCutchen to Rangers, Astros’ Pena to Miss WBC, Kershaw Cheered in Denver

Here are some of the big headlines from around baseball, including a new home for Andrew McCutchen, a WBC injury and a round of applause for Clayton Kershaw....2026
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• Tops for each team

A Pirates account on Bluesky recently featured the Pirates player for which he had the most cards and then put out the question (I'm paraphrasing), "which Pirates player has the most cards in your collection?" My favorite team isn't the Pirates, so I could only guess. My first thought was Dave Parker, but I knew that wasn't right because he also appeared with the Reds on many junk...2026
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• Bobby Witt Jr. and Kris Bubic make All-Star Game

Your 2025 Kansas City Royals All-Stars | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Maikel Garcia and Carlos Estévez snubbed Two Royals were named to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game rosters, which were revealed this afternoon. Unsurprisingly, Bobby Witt Jr. made hit second All-Star Game. What more can be said about the Royals franchise star? He’s off to a “slower” start than last year at .292/.344/.493 ...2025
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• What Does Dodgers Rotation Look Like Following Tony Gonsolin Injury?

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost yet another starter over the weekend as the team placed right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin on the injured list with right elbow discomfort. Read more: Dodgers Place Tony Gonsolin on Injured List With Elbow Injury Now, a depleted Dodgers rotation is left with three starting pitchers in Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Clayton Kershaw, …...2025
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• TWitM: River Bandits pitching continues to shine

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Quad Cities has some pitching. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (10-15, 5 games back) It was a rough week for the Storm Cha...2025
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• Kershaw: Didn't feel like right time to retire
Dodgers veteran Clayton Kershaw said he didn't entertain retirement after going through painstaking rehab following foot surgery....2025
• In appreciation of Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks pitches in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series | Getty Images The righthander had a stellar career in Chicago. One thing to remember about Kyle Hendricks’ mostly good-to-great 11 seasons in a Cubs uniform is that they nearly didn’t happen. And wouldn’t have, if a proposed trade of Ryan Dempster to the Braves for Randall Delgado would have been consummated near the trade deadline...2024
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• Braves News: Joe Jimenez Injury, Travis d’Arnaud Enters Free Agency, more

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Monday was a bit busier than expected. Monday was always expected to be quite busy for Atlanta, with some pretty obvious decisions to be made on the status of certain Braves for 2025. For instance, the Braves exercised the team option for Marcell Ozuna for 2025 and extended a qualifying offer to Max Fried. And while declining the ...2024
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• The best organization in baseball just won another World Series title

The Dodgers have been the cream of the crop in baseball for a long while, now. There’s no sign of that changing anytime soon, either. For the second time in five seasons, the Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions. For the first time since 1988, they’ll actually get to have the full treatment that comes with being World Series — meaning, the team and their fans will actually get to enjoy t...2024
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"Even with Clayton Kershaw riding off into the sunset, the team has to get younger across the board."

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"The MLB All-Star Game rosters will feature 19 first-timers -- and special commissioner's pick Clayton Kershaw -- as the pitchers and reserves were announced Sunday."

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"The Dodgers have agreed to a new contract with free agent lefty Clayton Kershaw, per Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post."

2023
"Angels outfielder Mike Trout was selected to his 11th All-Star Game and Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw earned his 10th selection."

2022
"He was their conscience, their poet laureate, capturing their beauty and chronicling their glory from Jackie Robinson to Sandy Koufax, Kirk Gibson to Clayton Kershaw."

2021
"However, Seager and Taylor were the only players mentioned, meaning that Clayton Kershaw will enter free agency without the qualifying offer attached to his services."

2020
"Even though the Dodgers are 5-1 this season in extra innings, ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw isn't a fan of the rule putting a runner at second base to start the inning, calling it "not real baseball."

2019
"A more upbeat Clayton Kershaw says the team's NLDS loss to the Nationals still stings but he won't let it affect his preparation for next season."

2018
"Three-time National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will get the ball for the Dodgers on Opening Day, manager Dave Roberts announced Tuesday."

2017
"Enrique Hernandez smacked three home runs, including a grand slam in the third inning, and had seven RBIs to back Clayton Kershaw and power the Dodgers to an 11-1 victory in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series presented by Camping World and eliminate the defending World Series champion Cubs."

2016
"With Clayton Kershaw and Rich Hill out of the way temporarily, the Cubs went back to being the Cubs on Wednesday night."

2015
"Clayton Kershaw struck out 11 in 6 2/3 innings but suffered another postseason loss Friday night as he was out-dueled by Jacob deGrom in a 3-1 Mets win over the Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium."

2014
"Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was the big winner as this season's Players Choice Award winners were unveiled live on MLB Network Monday night, claiming Player of the Year, Marvin Miller Man of the Year and NL Outstanding Pitcher honors."

• Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw Top Studio Target For NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Recently-retired Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw is still a hot commodity, but not on the free agent market. More news: MLB Network to Dedicate Full Day of Programming to Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Kershaw is being heavily pursued by NBC, the studio network that was named the new home of “Sunday Night Baseball” and the […]...2026
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• Dodgers Predicted to Land All-Star Outfielder in Blockbuster Trade Deadline Move

Could the Dodgers be close to adding an impact bat at the deadline? According to one projection, Los Angeles may be set to acquire a true difference-maker currently playing in the AL Central. More news: Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto Aspiring to Be Like Clayton Kershaw David Schoenfield of ESPN laid out the remaining dominos that could fall …...2025
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• Dodgers 3, Rockies 1: Vintage Kershaw quiets Rox bats in series finale

Photo by Isaiah Downing/MLB Photos via Getty Images Doyle homered but the Rockies have lost 10 straight to the Dodgers The Colorado Rockies entered the day looking to snap a nine-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Dodgers dating back to 2024. The problem, however, is that future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw stood in their way as the offense struggled to get much going on the day, ...2025
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• How Much Money Do Dodgers Owe Chris Taylor After Releasing Him?

The Los Angeles Dodgers released Chris Taylor Sunday, but that doesn’t mean the team will stop paying the utility man the remainder of his contract. More news: Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw Reveals What Went Wrong in 2025 Debut, Confident He Can Bounce Back Taylor was in the final year of a four-year, $60 million deal and …...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 12, 2025

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Danny Duffy heads south of the border. Seth Lugo didn’t have much offense to support him Sunday for his Quality Start, writes Anne Rogers. The offense has been dissected over and over again to begin the year, and the Royals have emphasized their confidence in the lineup they have. That doesn’t go away after a three-game set like this one against a good Red S...2025
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• Clayton Kershaw reportedly set to return to Dodgers for 18th season in hunt for third World Series ring

Kershaw was drafted by the Dodgers all the way back in 2006...2025
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• Source: Kershaw, Dodgers agree to 18th season
The Dodgers have agreed to a new contract with Clayton Kershaw, who will return to the team for an 18th season, a source told ESPN....2025
• Tuesday Rockpile: Could Charlie Blackmon be the Rockies future manager?

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, February 3, 2025 Last week, Mac Wilcox wrote about former Colorado Rockies players who could find themselves in the team’s managerial seat. Mac cast a wide net in his survey, but I’d like to spend a bit of time teasing out Charlie Blackmon’s possible candidacy. As I was watching his media availability at Rockies Fes...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Gary Sheffield from the Dodgers

Photo By Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2002 - The Braves acquire outfielder Gary Sheffield from the Dodgers in exchange for Brian Jordan, Odalis Perez and minor leaguer Andrew Brown. Sheffield appeared in 290 games for the Braves over the next two seasons hitting .319/.412/.562 with 64 home runs and 216 RBI. 2008 - The Braves announce that they are cutting ties ...2025
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• In appreciation of Kyle Hendricks
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• Tops for each team
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• C.A.: 2026 Topps Shoeless Joe Jackson, 1991-themed insert

(Woof, blog views have taken another downturn, basically in the last two weeks. Maybe everyone was too busy watching the Olympics! Anyway, for those still reading, this is called Cardboard Appreciation and we're at the 365th in a series): As far as I can tell, this is the first time Topps has produced a card of Shoeless Joe Jackson. I pulled it when I went back for a hanger box of ...2026
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• Still haven't left the '80s

My favorite decade that I have lived in, as a whole, is the 1980s, easily. I've written about this several times. Here is one that sums it up best. Still, it can't top the '70s when it comes to cards. The '70s will always be my favorite decade for cards. This is the reason why I think I should be done with '80s cards by now. It's been nearly 40 years since that decade ended. You're not ...2026
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• Bobby Witt Jr. and Kris Bubic make All-Star Game
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• 3,000 strikeouts for Clayton Kershaw, infinite pain for White Sox as Dodgers walk it off 5-4

Sean Burke was phenomenal against a stacked Dodgers lineup. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Historic night ends in predictable disaster for Chicago It was a night that promised history and yet delivered a familiar dose of heartbreak to White Sox fans. While Clayton Kershaw etched his name into the annals of baseball history with his 3,000th career strikeout, Chicago once again perfected t...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 12, 2025
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• Braves News: Joe Jimenez Injury, Travis d’Arnaud Enters Free Agency, more
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• The best organization in baseball just won another World Series title
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• This day in Braves history: Braves win wild NLCS Game 2 against Dodgers

Photo by Cooper Neill/MLB Photos via Getty Images This was a fun series, until it wasn’t! Braves Franchise History 1914: The Boston Braves complete a remarkable sweep of the Philadelphia Athletics, the first in World Series history. Dick Rudolph pitches a complete game, 3-1 victory for the Braves, who were 15 games out of first place in early July. 1959: The Milwaukee Braves release long-...2024
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• Friday Rockpile: Blackmon must be remembered as Rockies leading man

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, September 27, 2024 From Purple Row and throughout the MLB world, the tributes to Charlie Blackmon have flooded in all week — as it should be. There will be a whole offseason to analyze the state of the organization, growth and failures from the 2024 season, future projections and many other storylines. For now, it’s worth ...2024
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• My favorite lineup (updated)
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• Long may they reign (in my memory)
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• Dodgers Bring Back Clayton Kershaw in New Role After Retirement

Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw is staying in the Los Angeles family and will take on a role within the organization, according to a new report....2026
• Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw Addresses Viral WBC Moment

Former MLB starter Clayton Kershaw spoke about the viral WBC moment where center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong appeared to throw him a beer....2026
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• Still haven't left the '80s
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• 3,000 strikeouts for Clayton Kershaw, infinite pain for White Sox as Dodgers walk it off 5-4
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 12, 2025
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Could Charlie Blackmon be the Rockies future manager?
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• Outside The Confines: Is Taylor Swift taking over baseball next?

Photo by Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via Getty Images No, but she did get great seats for the ALCS. The hullaballoo and backlash of Taylor Swift’s presence at Kansas City Chiefs games may now be moving over to baseball. It turns out the pop singer’s famous boyfriend Travis Kelce is a big Cleveland Guardians fan, so the pair headed to the first game of the ALCS to watch the Guardians take on ...2024
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• Yankees vs. Royals: Resuming a historical Rivalry

Sometimes it’s heaven, sometimes it’s hell With the Royals and Yankees squaring off in the playoffs for the first time since 1980 (how is that possible??) I thought it might be fun to take a walk down memory lane. Depending on your age, it could be traumatic. The first time the two teams met was in the 1976 Championship Series. The Royals, in only their eighth season, held off the Oakland A’s for...2024
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• Dodgers slowed by Cubs' fast start in G4 loss
With Clayton Kershaw and Rich Hill out of the way temporarily, the Cubs went back to being the Cubs on Wednesday night. Slumping Addison Russell and Anthony Rizzo homered in a 10-2 blowout win over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium to deadlock the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at two games apiece....2016
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• Dodgers' Series dream ends with loss to Cubs
The Cubs are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1945 after they defeated Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers, 5-0, in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday night at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs won the best-of-seven series, four games to two, to wrap up the 11th NL pennant in franchise history....2016
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• Arrieta handcuffs Halos as Cubs roll in opener
Jake Arrieta was deemed the National League's best pitcher last year, capturing the Cy Young Award despite sensational -- not to mention historic -- seasons from Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw. And on Monday night, in the first game of the 2016 season, the Angels found out why....2016
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• Hollywood & Vines: LA wins NLCS at Wrigley!
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• Hollywood & Vines: LA wins NLCS at Wrigley!
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• Kershaw fans 11 but LA falls short in Game 1
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• deGrom's 13 Ks lead Mets over LA in Game 1
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• deGrom's 13 Ks lead Mets past LA in Game 1
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• Who is king of aces in fantasy baseball?
While the fantasy community has reached a consensus on the top tier of aces this season, determining the best option among Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer, Corey Kluber and Chris Sale is far more difficult. Instead of settling for picking names out of a hat, let's compare them in the four starter-related fantasy categories and some additional areas of interest to establish a pecking order....2018
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• Is Clayton Kershaw still a first-round pick in fantasy baseball?
Clayton Kershaw has reached the 200 inning mark just once during the past four seasons. A closer look at the numbers reveals whether he's still worthy of being a first-round pick this season....2018
• Brandon McCarthy to Dodgers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• My favorite lineup (updated)
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• Why Justin Wrobleski is reminding Dodgers manager of Clayton Kershaw
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• Kershaw Set to Make NBC Pregame Debut at Dodger Stadium

Former Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw will host an on-site pregame show for NBC ahead of LA’s Opening Day matchup. Kershaw will join Bob Costas in his return to Dodger Stadium, and will be present when the Dodgers raise…...2026
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• Clayton Kershaw Takes Stance on Dodgers’ White House Visit

Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw revealed his thoughts on the Dodgers’ trip to the White House this year. Kershaw traveled to the White House with the team following their World Series wins in 2020 and 2024, and…...2026
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• Clayton Kershaw Showdown With Pat McAfee Raises $60K for Charity

Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw participated in a challenge with Pat McAfee which raised $61,000 for charity....2026
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• Clayton Kershaw Gives Up Homer for Team USA
Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw gave up a 414-foot home run in his first appearance for Team USA on Wednesday....2026
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• Clayton Kershaw Shuts Down Return to MLB Ahead of WBC

Former Los Angeles Dodger starting pitcher made it clear he will not return to MLB after he retired at the end of 2025. The left-hander declared for the 2026 World Baseball Classic after retiring, leading to speculation he could make…...2026
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• Clayton Kershaw Gushes Over Suiting up for U.S. in WBC

Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw raved over the opportunity to pitch in the World Baseball Classic this year. Kershaw retired from MLB after winning the 2025 World Series with the Dodgers, but shocked the baseball world by…...2026
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• A New Pitcher Takes Over Clayton Kershaw’s Old Locker at Spring Training

With Clayton Kershaw out of the picture, a new hurler is taking over his locker at Camelback Ranch in the first spring training without the legend....2026
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• Clayton Kershaw Shuts Down Return to MLB Ahead of WBC
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• Yankees vs. Royals: Resuming a historical Rivalry
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• A look at this year’s starting pitching free agent class

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Who wants some arms? The Royals will seek to improve on this year’s last place disaster, and the area they will most look to address is the pitching. The Royals got a 5.12 ERA from their starting pitchers, fourth-worst in baseball with the third-worst strikeout rate. General Manager J.J. Picollo has stated that he expects next year’s rotation to feature Cole...2023
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• Clayton Kershaw leaves door open for possible retirement after Dodgers' shocking playoff exit

A familiar playoff ending has led to familiar questions for the legendary lefty...2023
• A Cubs fan’s guide to the Division Series

Jason Heyward reacts after hitting a single against the Giants. | John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports Who are you cheering for as playoff baseball continues? Four Wild Card Series and four sweeps later the bracket is set for four best of five Division Series. One division winner, the Milwaukee Brewers, has already been eliminated, the other five remain. These series have everything, including lots...2023
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• Clayton Kershaw “Leaning Towards Playing” In 2023
Some retirement speculation swirled around Clayton Kershaw at the end of last season, when the veteran southpaw was entering free agency and also dealing with forearm/elbow injuries that kept him from pitching during the Dodgers’ postseason run. However, when he returned to full health, Kershaw ended all thoughts of retirement, and ended up returning to…...2022
• Report: “Industry Expectation” That Clayton Kershaw Will Return To Dodgers
For months, it has been widely anticipated that Clayton Kershaw’s next destination will be one of the Dodgers or Rangers. Buster Olney of ESPN hears (Twitter link) “heavy industry speculation” the three-time Cy Young Award winner will be returning to Los Angeles. Kershaw has kept his plans for the 2022 season fairly quiet, although at…...2022
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• Right-hander Kenta Maeda reveals he asked out of Los Angeles
As if there weren’t enough drama surrounding the Dodgers’ three-way deal for outfielder Mookie Betts, departed Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda revealed on his YouTube channel that he had requested a trade out of Los Angeles, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. Neither the trade nor the revelation of Maeda’s request are particularly shocking since Maeda had made clear in the pas...2020
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• Kershaw urges Dodgers to use Astros rage as fuel
Clayton Kershaw is pleased practically everybody in the sport seized the opportunity to tee off on the cheating Astros and Rob Manfred's handling of the scandal over the past several days -- but he also believes it's time for baseball to go back to work....2020
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• Kershaw: Astros haven't shown 'a lot of remorse'
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw feels wronged and says a contrite approach from the Astros has been missing in the wake of their cheating scandal....2020