LOS ANGELES – One of the greatest pitchers of his generation is preparing to close the book on a legendary career. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that Clayton Kershaw will retire following the conclusion of the 2025 season, with tomorrow’s start at Dodger Stadium marking his final regular-season appearance.
Kershaw, 37, has been the face of the Dodgers for nearly two decades. Since debuting in 2008, he has become a three-time Cy Young Award winner, National League MVP, World Series champion (2020), and a 10-time All-Star. Known for his devastating curveball and pinpoint command, Kershaw has been one of the most dominant and consistent pitchers in baseball history.
BREAKING: Clayton Kershaw is retiring after the conclusion of the 2025 season ????
Tomorrow will mark the final regular season start of his legendary Dodgers career.
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Across his career, he has piled up over 200 career wins, more than 3,000 strikeouts, and a career ERA that remains among the lowest of the modern era. His numbers not only make him a Dodgers legend but also cement his place among the all-time greats in Major League Baseball.
The End of an Era in Los Angeles
For Dodgers fans, tomorrow’s game will be emotional. Kershaw has been the heartbeat of the franchise for 17 years, leading the team through both heartbreak and triumph. From his early battles with the Giants, to the long-awaited World Series title in 2020, Kershaw has defined Dodgers baseball for an entire generation.
The Dodgers are expected to honor him with a series of tributes as he takes the mound at Chavez Ravine one final time in the regular season.
What’s Next
While this marks the end of his regular-season career, the Dodgers are postseason-bound, giving Kershaw one last October run. Los Angeles will lean on his veteran presence as they chase another championship — and Kershaw will have the chance to add one more storybook chapter before walking away from the game he’s dominated for nearly two decades.
Tomorrow night, Dodger Stadium won’t just be hosting a baseball game. It will be saying goodbye to a legend.
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