Los Angeles Dodgers lefty legend and future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw on Friday made what might be his final appearance before the Dodger Stadium crowd, carrying his team to a win and its 13th straight playoff berth.
Earlier in the week, the 37-year-old Kershaw announced his intention to retire following the 2025 season – his 18th big-league campaign, all of which have come with the Dodgers. While Kershaw figures to be a part of the Dodgers' postseason pitching plans, his exact role is uncertain right now. Clayton Kershaw retires: How could Dodgers use All-Star pitcher in the playoffs in his final MLB season? R.J. Anderson
Even if that role is as a member of the playoff rotation, there's no guarantee he'll take the mound in Dodger Stadium during October. That's why his st