After 18 seasons, two World Series championships, and a résumé that distinguishes him as one of the greatest pitchers of his generation, Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw announced he will retire at the end of the 2025 MLB season. The 37-year-old left-hander will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants, the rival he has faced more than any other in his career.

Drafted seventh overall by the Dodgers in 2006, Kershaw made his MLB debut in 2008 and has spent his entire career with the franchise. In 18 seasons, he compiled a 222-96 record, a 2.54 ERA, and 3,039 strikeouts in 2,844 ⅔ innings, while accumulating 77.6 Wins Above Replacement (Baseball Reference). His ERA ranks as the lowest of any pitcher in the live-ball era

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