Clayton Kershaw
Season: 2025
2025 Season Stats
ERA
3.69
W-L
11-2
IP
112.2
SO
84
WHIP
0.00
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LAD •
26 days ago
Kershaw will work out of the bullpen for the Dodgers during the Fall Classic against the Blue Jays before hanging up his spikes after a legendary 18-year career. The 37-year-old future Hall of Famer was lit up for five runs — four earned — over two innings in his lone appearance out of the bullpen earlier this postseason against the Phillies. With Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Shohei Ohtani anchoring the rotation, Kershaw isn’t expected to play a major role in the World Series.
Source: Alden González
LAD •
about 1 month ago
This could have been worse if not for a couple of baserunning mistakes by the Phillies. No gaffes on the bags could save him while allowing a pair of homers, however, and he issued three walks without picking up a strikeout. It was a reminder that Kershaw has been one of the best pitchers in the history of the sport in the regular season, with a mixed bag — at best — in the playoffs. The Dodgers aren’t likely to use Kershaw in a high-leverage situation anytime soon.
LAD •
about 2 months ago
As expected, Kershaw finds himself back in Los Angeles’ pitching plans to operate out of the bullpen to combat Philadelphia’s elite left sluggers Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper during the best-of-five series. Southpaw reliever Anthony Banda is also back on the roster as additional left-handed depth with Justin Wrobleski and Edgardo Hernandez left off.
LAD •
about 2 months ago
It sounds like the Dodgers will go with a four-man rotation of Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, with Kershaw and Emmet Sheehan as a couple of the many weapons that Roberts will have at his disposal out of the bullpen. The Phillies will certainly have their work cut out for them.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
LAD •
about 2 months ago
Kershaw was left of the club’s Wild Card Series roster against the Reds after starting last weekend’s regular-season finale. It sounds like the Dodgers will go with a four-man rotation of Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, with Kershaw and Emmet Sheehan as a couple of the many weapons that Roberts will have at his disposal out of the bullpen. The Phillies will certainly have their work cut out for them.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
LAD •
about 2 months ago
Kershaw was excellent in what will be his final start — in the regular season, at least — in his impressive career. He allowed just four hits and issued just one walk to finish 2025 with a 3.36 ERA. The win gives him 11 in 2025, and 223 overall for the assured Hall of Famer. Kershaw won’t be on the Wild Card Series roster, but could be available out of the bullpen — or perhaps a start — if Los Angeles advances.
LAD •
about 2 months ago
Roberts told reporters Kershaw will be an option for the club in some capacity, most likely in relief, if they advance to the NLDS. However, the 37-year-old veteran won’t be available in the next few days after making the final regular-season start of his remarkable 18-year career on Sunday against the Mariners. It’s an interesting development for fantasy managers since Kershaw will attempt to go as long as possible during the club’s regular-season finale in Seattle.
Source: David Vassegh
LAD •
about 2 months ago
Well, that’s interesting. Kershaw was used in the ninth inning of a tie game, and he didn’t allow a hit, didn’t walk anyone nor strike anyone out. It’s curious to see with Kershaw scheduled to start Friday, and while it’s still possible he pitches in that game, maybe Los Angeles is going to use Kershaw in relief for the remainder of 2025. Enquiring minds need to know, but there should be more clarity soon.
LAD •
about 2 months ago
This was the final regular-season start for Kershaw in Los Angeles to close out an 18-year career, and it certainly could have gone better. He allowed a solo homer to Heliot Ramos to begin the game, and he had issues finding the strike zone; walking four and throwing just 56 of 91 pitches for strikes. It wasn’t the storybook ending to a legendary career, but something tells us that Kershaw’s Hall of Fame chances weren’t diminished by this one. The 37-year-old’s final regular-season start is scheduled to take place Friday against the Mariners, but there’s obviously a chance the Dodgers re-shuffle their rotation order.
LAD •
2 months ago
Kershaw will make the announcement himself this afternoon. He’s slated for a final Dodger Stadium regular season start on Friday, fittingly against the division-rival Giants, though he’ll probably again pitch there in the postseason. The 37-year-old legendary southpaw has dealt with back issues and flirted with retirement in the past, so he never seemed likely to stick around as long as someone like Justin Verlander. He’s currently 222-96 with a 2.54 ERA as he heads into his final two regular season starts. A three-time NL Cy Young Award winner, he’s the active leader in ERA (minimum 1,000 innings) and shutouts (15), he’s second in wins to Verlander and he’s third in strikeouts (3.039) behind Verlander and Max Scherzer.
LAD •
2 months ago
Kershaw also issued four walks in the ballgame while striking out a pair of opposing hitters. All of the damage that was done against him came during a four-run uprising in the opening inning. The 37-year-old southpaw settled in afterwards, but it still took him 67 pitches (39 strikes) to labor through three innings. He got six whiffs on the night, putting together a CSW of 27 percent. Kershaw now holds a 10-2 record, 3.53 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and a 71/30 K/BB ratio over 102 innings through his first 20 starts. His next test will come on Friday night in a rematch against Logan Webb and the Giants.
LAD •
2 months ago
Kershaw gave up four hits, walked one and struck out eight. The 37-year-old left-hander’s eight strikeouts were the most he’s had in a start this year. Kershaw has a 3.27 ERA and 69/26 K/BB ratio in 99 inning this year. He’s lined up to face the Giants on the road next weekend.
LAD •
3 months ago
All of the runs came in the first, which featured four hits and two walks. Kershaw got a double-play ball from Henry Davis to get out of it and then pitched four hitless innings afterwards before exiting with the score tied. Kershaw did walk two more batters after the first, so he finished with four bases on balls, his high total since Sept. 5, 2023. He’ll have a great opportunity to bounce back next week at home against the Rockies, especially with it being the Rockies’ first road game after a homestand; they tend to be particularly awful in that situation.
LAD •
3 months ago
The Reds brought a run in to score in the first inning on a double, base hit, and a groundout. Kershaw would silence the Cincinnati bats over four more perfect frames, ending his day with six strikeouts over five innings. The 37-year-old left-hander will take a 3.06 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 58/21 K/BB ratio across 88 1/3 innings into a start against the Pirates in Pittsburgh next week.
LAD •
3 months ago
It’s yet another effective outing for Kershaw, who now has a 7-2 record with a 3.01 ERA since returning to the Los Angeles rotation. The 37-year-old still isn’t missing a ton of bats with just three strikeouts, but he’s still difficult to square up, and he limits the self-inflicted damage with just one free pass Friday. Kershaw is at risk for a blowup at this stage of his career, but the results can’t be ignored. He’ll pitch in Colorado on Thursday if there’s no change to the rotation order.
LAD •
3 months ago
Kershaw did allow seven hits, but he worked around those knocks with just one of those hits going for extra-bases. The left-hander was shaky in July with a 4.71 ERA in his five starts, but he has given up just one run in his 12 innings since the month turned to August. He’ll offer a bit of risk for a start against the Padres scheduled for next Friday, but there’s obviously some potential reward that comes with it.
LAD •
4 months ago
Kershaw gave up five hits, walked none and struck out three. The win was the 217th in the 37-year-old left-hander’s career. Kershaw was staked to a 2-0 lead in the first inning and kept the Rays off the scoreboard for six innings. He has a 3.29 ERA and 42/18 K/BB ratio in 65 2/3 innings in 13 starts this year. Kershaw is lined up to face the Cardinals at home next week.
LAD •
4 months ago
Kershaw faced the Red Sox in the 2018 World Series, but this is the first time he’d ever done so during the regular season. That he took the loss means he now has a losing record against two major league teams; despite a 2.73 ERA, he’s 4-7 in 17 career starts versus the Phillies. Kershaw will face the Rays next weekend.
LAD •
4 months ago
Kershaw struck out two batters on the day while issuing one free pass. All of the damage done against him came in the fourth inning, which included errors by both Tommy Edman and Andy Pages. The 37-year-old southpaw got 10 swings and misses on 81 pitches on the day, posting a CSW of 32 percent. He’ll look to get back in the win column as he carries a 3.27 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and a 37/16 K/BB ratio (55 innings) into Saturday’s matchup against the Red Sox in Boston.
LAD •
4 months ago
The 37-year-old southpaw struck out three batters on the evening while issuing one base on balls. All of the damage done against him came in the fourth inning as Andrew Vaughn and Isaac Collins each delivered run-scoring singles. Kershaw got six swings and misses on 85 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 29 percent. Kershaw finishes the first half with a 4-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and a 35/15 K/BB ratio over 50 2/3 innings through his first 10 starts.
LAD •
5 months ago
Kershaw becomes the 21st player in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts in the start. The 37-year-old was not terribly effective despite that milestone as he gave up nine hits and one walk against a lineup that isn’t exactly competing for world titles right now. Still, a pretty impressive accomplishment. He’ll look to add to that punchout total next week against the Brew Crew, with that start against Milwaukee scheduled for Monday.
LAD •
5 months ago
The 37-year-old southpaw punched out five batters on the afternoon while allowing only one base on balls. The only blemish on his day came on a solo home run off the bat of Brenton Doyle in the second inning. Aside from that one mistake, Kershaw was brilliant. He generated six swings and misses on 69 pitches on the day — four of those on his slider — while posting a CSW of 23 percent. He’ll bring an impressive 3.03 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and a 29/13 K/BB ratio (38 2/3 innings) into Wednesday’s premium matchup against the White Sox.
LAD •
5 months ago
Both runs allowed by Kershaw came on solo homers; one by Amed Rosario and another from Riley Adams of all players. The future Hall of Famer walked a pair of hitters and struck out four in a solid — if unspectacular — outing that saw his ERA rise ever-so-slightly to 3.31. Kershaw gets the Rockies in Colorado on Thursday.
LAD •
5 months ago
Kershaw allowed three hits, walked one and struck out five in his best outing since 2023. He’s 2-0 with a 3.25 ERA in his six starts this year, and he’s set to face the Nationals next time out.
LAD •
5 months ago
Kershaw gave up six hits, walked none and struck out seven. The 37-year-old left-hander turned in a vintage performance against the Cardinals on Sunday. Kershaw became the all-time leader in games with at least seven strikeouts and zero walks with 65, passing Curt Schilling. He also moved into the top-20 on the all-time strikeout list, passing former teammate Zack Greinke. Kershaw is now just 17 strikeouts away from 3,000. His Hall of Fame career will continue against the Giants at home next weekend.
LAD •
6 months ago
Kershaw allowed a run in the first inning on a two base hits and a wild pitch. Juan Soto later took him deep for a two-run shot in the third. The Mets then brought two more unearned runs in on a walk, error, and two hits in the fifth before Kershaw’s day was done with two outs in the frame. He struck out two. The 37-year-old veteran left-hander will carry a 5.17 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and an 8/9 K/BB ratio across 15 2/3 innings into a start against the Padres in San Diego on Monday.
LAD •
6 months ago
Kershaw left with a two-run lead, but it didn’t last. This wasn’t exactly vintage Kershaw, as he struck out three and walked two in the 74-pitch outing, but he’s still good enough to retire major league hitters for five or six innings at a time with an 89-mph fastball and mid-80s slider. He’ll face the Mets next week.
LAD •
6 months ago
It’s nice to see Kershaw back on the mound after he missed the first two months of the season while recovering from surgeries on his ankle and knee, respectively. It would have been nicer to see him pitch more effectively for everyone that isn’t a fan of the Angels. Kershaw walked three against two strikeouts, and the only real positive — outside of him just being available — is that he was better after a three-run first inning. Kershaw will hope to shake off some cobwebs and pitch more effectively against the Mets on Friday.
NYY •
6 months ago
Beeter will remain in the minors after being activated off the injured list. The 26-year-old could be a multi-inning option for the Yankees over the summer.
LAD •
7 months ago
Kershaw isn’t eligible to come off the 60-day injured list until mid-May, so he’ll continue ramping up in the minors for the next couple weeks ahead of his season debut. The 37-year-old southpaw will get a bit of a tougher test this week as he works his way back from offseason toe and knee surgeries with regular rest between rehab outings.
Source: Fabian Ardaya