Clayton Kershaw Player Rumors
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Clayton Kershaw: “No Intention” Of Retiring Soon
2021/02/clayton-kershaw-i-dont-know-about-playing-beyond-2021.htmlFEBRUARY 15: Clayton Kershaw is about to enter his 14th season in the Major Leagues, and the final season of his current three-year, $93MM deal with the Dodgers. … FEBRUARY 21: In what's sure to be welcome news to Dodger fans, Kershaw said this afternoon he has "no intention" of retiring any time soon (via Juan Toribio of MLB.com).
Dodgers Name Clayton Kershaw Starter For Game 1
2020/10/dodgers-name-clayton-kershaw-starter-for-game-1.htmlAs expected, the Dodgers are starting Clayton Kershaw in tomorrow night's World Series Game 1, the team announced to reporters (including Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times). … Kershaw hasn't started since Thursday's NLCS Game 4, so he'll be going on normal rest.
Dodgers Considering Options For Game Seven Starter
2020/10/dodgers-considering-options-for-game-seven-starter.htmlTony Gonsolin lines up for the job after stepping in to start game two for Clayton Kershaw. … Kershaw will be on just two days rest after back spasms scratched him from his originally-scheduled game two start.
Clayton Kershaw Scratched From Game 2, Tony Gonsolin To Start
2020/10/clayton-kershaw-scratched-from-game-2-tony-gonsolin-to-start.html11:02PM: Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw has been scratched from his scheduled start in today's Game 2 of the NLCS due to back spasms. … Times (Twitter links) and other reporters that chances are "very good" that Kershaw will pitch in the NLCS but he won't be starting Game 3.
Dodgers Updates: Starters, Urías, Ríos
2020/10/dodgers-updates-starters-urias-rios.htmlFirst and foremost, as with the two rounds before, Walker Buehler will start game one, and Clayton Kershaw will start game two.
Dodgers To Start Buehler, Kershaw In First Two NLDS Games
2020/10/dodgers-to-start-buehler-kershaw-in-first-two-nlds-games.htmlDodgers manager Dave Roberts is sticking with a familiar formula for his playoff rotation, telling reporters (including Jack Harris and Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times) that Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw will start the first two games of the team's NLDS matchup with the Padres.
Dodgers Activate Clayton Kershaw
2020/08/dodgers-activate-clayton-kershaw-3.htmlThe Dodgers have officially activated LHP Clayton Kershaw ahead of today's game, the team announced. … Kershaw is set to take the mound for the Dodgers this afternoon against the Diamondbacks.
Dodgers To Activate Clayton Kershaw
2020/07/dodgers-to-activate-clayton-kershaw.htmlThe Dodgers will activate star lefty Clayton Kershaw, manager Dave Roberts told reporters including MLB.com's Ken Gurnick (Twitter link). … Kershaw had been sidelined to this point with back tightness.
Injury Notes: Simmons, Odorizzi, Kershaw, Bowman
2020/07/injury-notes-simmons-odorizzi-kershaw-bowman.htmlClayton Kershaw could join the Dodgers' rotation as soon as Sunday or Monday, manager Dave Roberts told reporters Thursday evening (link via Ken Gurnick of MLB.com). … Since Kershaw hit the IL, the Dodgers have also lost Alex Wood, prompting them to bring up another young right-hander, Tony Gonsolin, to take the ball in tonight's game.
Clayton Kershaw Expects To Make 2020 Debut Soon
2020/07/clayton-kershaw-expects-to-make-2020-debut-soon.htmlJust hours before their season began Thursday, the Dodgers unexpectedly placed left-handed ace Clayton Kershaw on the injured list because of back stiffness. … Fortunately for Los Angeles, though, it doesn't appear Kershaw will be out for long.
Dodgers Place Clayton Kershaw On Injured List, Recall Dustin May
2020/07/dodgers-clayton-kershaw-injured-list-dustin-may.htmlThe Dodgers announced that they've placed scheduled Opening Day starter Clayton Kershaw on the injured list and recalled right-hander Dustin May from their alternate training site. … The team has termed Kershaw's injury as "back stiffness" and will surely provide more details in the near future.
NL Notes: Kershaw, Martinez, Freeman, Farmer
2020/02/nl-notes-kershaw-martinez-freeman-farmer.htmlDodgers great Clayton Kershaw was something of a surprise offseason Driveline Baseball student, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports (subscription link). … It's by now common to hear of hurlers spending time at the renowned clinic, but the most accomplished pitcher of his generation? Kershaw says he was mostly intrigued by learning "how to create the most efficiency with your body, and how to create the most power with your body." President of baseball ops Andrew Friedman calls it a testament to the superstar lefty's curiosity.
MLBTR Originals
2020/01/mlbtr-originals-223.htmlThis week, MLBTR readers voted Clayton Kershaw as the Starter of the Decade, pegged the Reds for between 85 and 89 wins, and denounced the Twins' rotation additions by grading their offseason work with a C (an A grade received the least votes).
Dodgers To Activate Clayton Kershaw On Monday
2019/04/dodgers-activate-clayton-kershaw-injured-list-reds-monday.htmlAPRIL 11: Clayton Kershaw will come off the injured list to make his season debut on Monday when the Dodgers host the Reds, manager Dave Roberts revealed to reporters Thursday morning (Twitter link via Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register). … APRIL 15: As expected, Kershaw is now back on the active roster.
NL Notes: Lester, Kershaw, Urias, Dahl
2019/04/nl-notes-lester-kershaw-urias-dahl.htmlClayton Kershaw will make what is expected to be his final rehab start tomorrow for the Dodgers' Double-A affiliate, tweets Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. … If Kershaw is indeed ready to be activated after that outing, he'll step back into the rotation in place of fellow southpaw Julio Urias, Pedro Moura of The Athletic tweeted last night.
Quick Hits: Extensions, Boras, Acuna, Dodgers, Pujols, Cards, Giants
2019/04/quick-hits-extensions-boras-acuna-dodgers-pujols-cards-giants.htmlExtensions have been almost nonexistent in Los Angeles under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, who has only given out one (Clayton Kershaw's three-year, $93MM deal after last season) since taking the reins in 2014. … Speaking of Kershaw, the ace left-hander appears to be nearing his 2019 debut.
Rehab Notes: Polanco, Kershaw, Taylor
2019/04/rehab-notes-polanco-kershaw-taylor.htmlClayton Kershaw's dominant rehab performance on minor-league Opening Night doesn't mean he's ready for the show, writes Bill Plunkett of the OC Register. … The club may not need a halcyon Kershaw to contend for the pennant, and may not need him at all to run through a sloppy NL West.
Health Notes: Kershaw, Perez, Johnson
2019/03/health-notes-kershaw-franklin-perez-tigers-shoulder-osiris-johnson-marlins-knee-injury.htmlDodgers southpaw Clayton Kershaw may not be all that far from returning to the MLB mound, but he has a few more steps to take. … Supposing things go well and Kershaw is ready to resume competitive action next week, he'll still need to build up his pitch count before returning to the Dodgers roster.
Injury/Rehab Notes: Kershaw, Jeffress, Nelson, Darvish, Phillies
2019/03/injuryrehab-notes-kershaw-jeffress-nelson-darvish-phillies.htmlIt's been a fait accompli for weeks now, but Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts made it official today that Clayton Kershaw will open the season on the injured list (link via Jorge Castillo of the L.A. … Kershaw has been slowed by inflammation in his left shoulder for much of the spring and has not been pitching in Cactus League games recently.
SP Notes: Keuchel, Braves, Eovaldi, Astros, Angels, Phils, Kershaw
2019/03/sp-notes-keuchel-braves-eovaldi-astros-angels-phils-kershaw.htmlClayton Kershaw has been the starter for the Dodgers' last eight Opening Days, but it appears the superstar southpaw's streak is on the verge of ending. … Manager Dave Roberts said Friday (via ESPN.com) it's "unlikely" Kershaw will take the ball for the Dodgers on March 28 in their season-opening game against the Diamondbacks.
West Notes: Verlander, Kershaw, Rangers
2019/03/west-notes-verlander-kershaw-rangers.htmlDodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw threw to a catcher today from flat ground, J.P. … Shoulder issues have slowed Kershaw thus far in camp, but he has seemed to be on the upswing of late.
NL Notes: Phillies, Kershaw, Strahm
2019/03/nl-notes-phillies-harper-pursuit-dodgers-kershaw-opening-day-padres-strahm.htmlAlthough the Dodgers remain hopeful that Clayton Kershaw will be ready to make his ninth consecutive Opening Day start, manager Dave Roberts acknowledged to reporters Monday that the left-hander may not be ready to go come March 28 (link via Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. … Kershaw threw from 60 to 70 feet Monday, per DiGiovanna, and Roberts indicated that the lefty continues to trend in the right direction.
California Notes: Giants, Baer, A’s, Lucroy, Angels, Dodgers
2019/03/california-notes-giants-baer-as-lucroy-angels-dodgers.htmlBill Plunkett of the Orange County Register provides updates on injured Dodgers stars Clayton Kershaw and Corey Seager, tweeting that both players are progressing in their recoveries. … Kershaw, who has battled shoulder problems this spring, came out of Sunday's throwing session unscathed.
Starting Pitching Notes: Fernandez, Kershaw, Buehler, deGrom, Pineda
2019/03/starting-pitching-notes-fernandez-kershaw-buehler-degrom-pineda.htmlDodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update on Clayton Kershaw to reporters (including MLB.com's Ken Gurnick), saying that Kershaw had a five-minute game of catch for the second straight day. … "Clayton said he let it go about 80 percent and he felt good, he felt strong," Roberts said.
Clayton Kershaw Battling Shoulder Issue
2019/02/clayton-kershaw-battling-early-arm-issue.htmlFEBRUARY 22: The Dodgers have shut down star hurler Clayton Kershaw indefinitely, manager Dave Roberts tells Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times. … FEBRUARY 25, 6:19pm: Kershaw tried to play catch today but "didn't feel great," Roberts told reports including MLB.com's Ken Gurnick (via Twitter), Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register (Twitter link), and Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times (also on Twitter).