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Clayton Kershaw, one of MLB's best pitchers ever, to retire after 2025 season
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- Clayton Kershaw, one of MLB's best pitchers ever, to retire after 2025 season
Clayton Kershaw , the greatest left-handed pitcher of his generation, announced he will retire after the season, ending an 18-year career that includes three Cy Young Awards and two World Series championships.
Kershaw, 37, was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a skinny kid out of Dallas and will retire as one of the most decorated pitchers in the franchise's long history. He led the major leagues in earned run average four times and the National League five times, and recently recorded his 3,000th strikeout .
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Kershaw won his first Cy Young Award in 2011 and added titles in 2013 and 2014, throwing the lone no-hitter of his career in the latter season. He has 222 career wins and seemed ticketed for much more, but back problems in the middle of last decade curtailed some of his greatest seasons.
Still, he has a half-dozen top three Cy Young finishes and 11 All-Star appearances to his name.
His 2.54 career ERA ranks first among active pitchers, and 47th all-time.
USA Team All-Star Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the World Team during the XM Satellite Radio All-Star Futures Game at AT&T Park on July 8, 2007, in San Francisco.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch in his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on May 25, 2008, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw pitches in the sixth inning in his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on May 25, 2008. The Dodgers defeated the Cardinals 4-3 in 10 innings.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre pats starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the back as he relieves him in the eighth inning with catcher Russell Martin standing by against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 2, 2008, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws from the mound against the San Diego Padres during their MLB game on April 9, 2009, at Petco Park in San Diego.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates an Orlando Hudson at-bat resulting in a fielder's choice and error to score Mark Loretta with the bases loaded in the 11th inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on May 18, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitches in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 21, 2009.
(Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after the game with the Colorado Rockies on Oct. 3, 2009, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 5-0 to clinch the National League West.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of the 2009 NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw signs balls for fans of the St. Louis Cardinals before a 2009 NLDS game at Busch Stadium on Oct. 10, 2009, in St Louis.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is pulled from the game during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the 2009 NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 15, 2009.
(Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw lays down a bunt in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on May 9, 2010.
(Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Jeff Pentland in the dugout with players Reed Johnson, A.J. Ellis, Clayton Kershaw, Brad Ausmus and Scott Podsednik during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 5, 2010.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with catcher Rod Barajas after defeating the San Francisco Giants during a game at AT&T Park on Sept. 14, 2010, in San Francisco.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw in the dugout after he is pulled in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on April 21, 2011. The Dodgers won 5-3 in the 12th inning.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw and center fielder Matt Kemp celebrate after Kershaw's complete game shutout against the Detroit Tigers on June 20, 2011, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
From left to right: National League All-Stars Pablo Sandoval, Justin Upton, Starlin Castro and Clayton Kershaw celebrate after defeating the American League in the 2011 MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12, 2011.
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)
Catcher Rod Barajas of the Los Angeles Dodgers argues with home plate umpire Bill Welke after pitcher Clayton Kershaw was thrown out of the game for hitting Gerardo Parra of the Arizona Diamondbacks with a pitch at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 14, 2011, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw prepares to deliver a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at AT&T Park on Sept. 9, 2011.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and wife Ellen Kershaw pose for a photo at a press conference at Dodger Stadium to discuss their book on Jan. 17, 2012.
Pitcher Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers is presented the National League Cy Young Award plaque by former Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela prior to the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on April 11, 2012 in Los Angeles.
Andre Ethier, Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers pose with their 2011 Gold Gloves before the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on April 13, 2012, in Los Angeles.
Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers receives a high-five from Clayton Kershaw after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Houston Astros on April 20, 2012, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
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National League All-Star pitcher Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks with catcher Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants and pitching coach Dave Duncan during the fifth inning of the 2012 MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012.
(H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, relief pitcher Kenley Jansen and right fielder Andre Ethier celebrate with third baseman Hanley Ramirez after Ramirez hit a walk-off single against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 5, 2012.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers signs autographs before the MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on Aug. 19, 2012, in Atlanta.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws a pitch in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Sept. 11, 2012. (Editors note: Multiple exposure image)
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is awarded the Roberto Clemente Award by commissioner Bud Selig and MLB goodwill ambassador Vera Clemente prior to Game 4 of the 2012 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers on Oct. 28, 2012.
(Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw rounds the bases after a solo home run in the eighth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on April 1, 2013.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp pours a bucket of ice water on starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw as he is being interviewed by Fox Sports West reporter Jim Watson after the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on April 1, 2013.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers fans cheer starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw as he is relieved in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2013.
(Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports)
National League All-Stars Patrick Corbin, Pedro Alvarez, Jeff Locke, Jordan Zimmerman and Clayton Kershaw watch from the dugout at the 2013 MLB All-Star Game on July 16, 2013, at Citi Field in New York.
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Adrian Gonzalez and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after Gonzalez scored the winning run in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 9, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 to clinch the NL West title at Chase Field on Sept. 19, 2013.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers receives an ovation as he leaves the game with a 10-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 27, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Atlanta Braves during Game 1 of the NLDS at Turner Field on Oct. 3, 2013, in Atlanta.
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Kenley Jansen and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after defeating the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in Game 4 of the 2013 NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 7, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt comes out to talk with starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw and catcher A.J. Ellis during the third inning in Game 6 of the 2013 NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Oct. 18, 2013.
(Jeff Curry, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers players Clayton Kershaw and Adrian Gonzalez celebrate with Chone Figgins after he scored the winning run on a walk-off single by Carl Crawford in the 10th inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium on April 8, 2014.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after recording the final out of his no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2014. The Dodgers won 8-0.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates with teammates after recording the final out of his no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2014. The Dodgers won 8-0.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after recording the final out of his no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2014. The Dodgers won 8-0.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after recording the final out of his no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2014. The Dodgers won 8-0.
Los Angeles Dodgers All-Stars Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke, Dee Gordon and Yasiel Puig pose with National League jerseys before the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on July 11, 2014.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has champagne poured on him following the Dodgers' 9-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants to win the NL West at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 24, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacts in the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the 2014 NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 3, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacts after giving up a three-run home run to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams in the seventh inning during Game 4 of the 2014 NLDS at Busch Stadium on Oct. 7, 2014.
(Jeff Curry, USA TODAY Sports)
National League All-Stars Clayton Kershaw, Joc Pederson and Bryce Harper warm up prior to the 86th MLB All-Star Game at the Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2015, in Cincinnati.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers is sprayed with champagne after the Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-0 to clinch the NL West at AT&T Park on Sept. 29, 2015, in San Francisco.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw leaves the field after becoming the 11th player in MLB history with 300 strikeouts in a single season on Oct 4, 2015.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is out at first against the tag of Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw in the third inning in Game 1 of the 2015 NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 9, 2015.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw talks on the dugout telephone during the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on May 16, 2016.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports)
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and daughter Cali Ann Kershaw stand on the field during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at PETCO Park on July 11, 2016, in San Diego.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts in the dugout after being pulled in the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals during Game 4 of the 2016 NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammate Carlos Ruiz after winning Game 5 of the 2016 NLDS over the Washington Nationals 4-3 at Nationals Park on Oct. 13, 2016, in Washington.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks at third base in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs during Game 6 of the 2016 NLCS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016, in Chicago.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws his 2,000th career strikeout during the third inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on June 2, 2017, in Milwaukee.
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National League All-Star Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers holds his daughter Cali Ann Kershaw during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Marlins Park on July 10, 2017, in Miami.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes the field before the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts as he exits the game during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
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Manny Machado, Matt Kemp, Alex Verdugo, Clayton Kershaw and Chase Utley of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate while waiting for Chris Taylor at home plate after Taylor's walk-off home run against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 18, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates with teammates after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 7 of the 2018 NLCS at Miller Park on Oct. 20, 2018.
(Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2018.
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after allowing a sixth-inning home run to Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 28, 2018 in Los Angeles.
(Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images)
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and teammates celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the Baltimore Orioles and clinching the NL West at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sept. 10, 2019, in Baltimore.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacts in the dugout during the eighth inning in Game 5 of the 2019 NLDS against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 9, 2019.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares to pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in Game 5 of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field on Oct. 25, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with the World Series trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 to win the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field on Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw holds his son Cooper Kershaw and the Commissioner's Trophy after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series in Game 6 at Globe Life Field on Oct. 27, 2020.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after receiving his World Series championship ring during the 2020 World Series ceremony against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on April 9, 2021.
(Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw shakes hands with President Joe Biden during a celebration of the team's 2020 World Series championship in the East Room of the White House on July 2, 2021, in Washington.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning during the 92nd MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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From left to right: Joey Gallo, Craig Kimbrel, Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy, Chris Taylor and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pose together in the locker room after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Sept. 13, 2022, to win the NL West.
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after making the third out against the New York Mets in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on April 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. Kershaw recorded his 200th career win in the victory.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after giving up a home run to Gabriel Moreno of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during Game 1 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles.
(Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images)
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and his family celebrate after the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to win the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 30, 2024, in New York.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with the Commissioner's Trophy during the 2024 World Series celebration at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers after receiving his 2024 World Series championship ring at Dodger Stadium on March 28, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw as Trump hosts the 2024 World Series champions in the East Room of the White House on April 7, 2025, in Washington.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after striking out Vinny Capra of the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning to record his 3,000th career strikeout, at Dodger Stadium on July 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Clayton Kershaw and Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers embrace after Kershaw was removed from the game during the second inning of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles in the dugout prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Aug. 2, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.
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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrate their 10-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Sept. 14, 2025.
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USA Team All-Star Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the World Team during the XM Satellite Radio All-Star Futures Game at AT&T Park on July 8, 2007, in San Francisco.
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USA Team All-Star Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the World Team during the XM Satellite Radio All-Star Futures Game at AT&T Park on July 8, 2007, in San Francisco.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch in his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on May 25, 2008, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw pitches in the sixth inning in his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on May 25, 2008. The Dodgers defeated the Cardinals 4-3 in 10 innings.
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre pats starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the back as he relieves him in the eighth inning with catcher Russell Martin standing by against the San Diego Padres on Sept. 2, 2008, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws from the mound against the San Diego Padres during their MLB game on April 9, 2009, at Petco Park in San Diego.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates an Orlando Hudson at-bat resulting in a fielder's choice and error to score Mark Loretta with the bases loaded in the 11th inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on May 18, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitches in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 21, 2009.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after the game with the Colorado Rockies on Oct. 3, 2009, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 5-0 to clinch the National League West.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of the 2009 NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw signs balls for fans of the St. Louis Cardinals before a 2009 NLDS game at Busch Stadium on Oct. 10, 2009, in St Louis.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is pulled from the game during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the 2009 NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 15, 2009.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw lays down a bunt in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on May 9, 2010.
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Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Jeff Pentland in the dugout with players Reed Johnson, A.J. Ellis, Clayton Kershaw, Brad Ausmus and Scott Podsednik during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 5, 2010.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with catcher Rod Barajas after defeating the San Francisco Giants during a game at AT&T Park on Sept. 14, 2010, in San Francisco.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw in the dugout after he is pulled in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on April 21, 2011. The Dodgers won 5-3 in the 12th inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw and center fielder Matt Kemp celebrate after Kershaw's complete game shutout against the Detroit Tigers on June 20, 2011, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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From left to right: National League All-Stars Pablo Sandoval, Justin Upton, Starlin Castro and Clayton Kershaw celebrate after defeating the American League in the 2011 MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12, 2011.
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Catcher Rod Barajas of the Los Angeles Dodgers argues with home plate umpire Bill Welke after pitcher Clayton Kershaw was thrown out of the game for hitting Gerardo Parra of the Arizona Diamondbacks with a pitch at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 14, 2011, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw prepares to deliver a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at AT&T Park on Sept. 9, 2011.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and wife Ellen Kershaw pose for a photo at a press conference at Dodger Stadium to discuss their book on Jan. 17, 2012.
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Pitcher Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers is presented the National League Cy Young Award plaque by former Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela prior to the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on April 11, 2012 in Los Angeles.
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Andre Ethier, Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers pose with their 2011 Gold Gloves before the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on April 13, 2012, in Los Angeles.
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Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers receives a high-five from Clayton Kershaw after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Houston Astros on April 20, 2012, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
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National League All-Star pitcher Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks with catcher Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants and pitching coach Dave Duncan during the fifth inning of the 2012 MLB All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium on July 10, 2012.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, relief pitcher Kenley Jansen and right fielder Andre Ethier celebrate with third baseman Hanley Ramirez after Ramirez hit a walk-off single against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 5, 2012.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers signs autographs before the MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on Aug. 19, 2012, in Atlanta.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws a pitch in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Sept. 11, 2012. (Editors note: Multiple exposure image)
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is awarded the Roberto Clemente Award by commissioner Bud Selig and MLB goodwill ambassador Vera Clemente prior to Game 4 of the 2012 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers on Oct. 28, 2012.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw rounds the bases after a solo home run in the eighth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on April 1, 2013.
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Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp pours a bucket of ice water on starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw as he is being interviewed by Fox Sports West reporter Jim Watson after the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on April 1, 2013.
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Los Angeles Dodgers fans cheer starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw as he is relieved in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2013.
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National League All-Stars Patrick Corbin, Pedro Alvarez, Jeff Locke, Jordan Zimmerman and Clayton Kershaw watch from the dugout at the 2013 MLB All-Star Game on July 16, 2013, at Citi Field in New York.
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Adrian Gonzalez and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after Gonzalez scored the winning run in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 9, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 to clinch the NL West title at Chase Field on Sept. 19, 2013.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers receives an ovation as he leaves the game with a 10-0 lead over the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 27, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Atlanta Braves during Game 1 of the NLDS at Turner Field on Oct. 3, 2013, in Atlanta.
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Kenley Jansen and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after defeating the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in Game 4 of the 2013 NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 7, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Rick Honeycutt comes out to talk with starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw and catcher A.J. Ellis during the third inning in Game 6 of the 2013 NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Oct. 18, 2013.
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Los Angeles Dodgers players Clayton Kershaw and Adrian Gonzalez celebrate with Chone Figgins after he scored the winning run on a walk-off single by Carl Crawford in the 10th inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium on April 8, 2014.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after recording the final out of his no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2014. The Dodgers won 8-0.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates with teammates after recording the final out of his no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2014. The Dodgers won 8-0.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after recording the final out of his no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2014. The Dodgers won 8-0.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after recording the final out of his no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2014. The Dodgers won 8-0.
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Los Angeles Dodgers All-Stars Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke, Dee Gordon and Yasiel Puig pose with National League jerseys before the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on July 11, 2014.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has champagne poured on him following the Dodgers' 9-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants to win the NL West at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 24, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacts in the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the 2014 NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 3, 2014, in Los Angeles.
(Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacts after giving up a three-run home run to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams in the seventh inning during Game 4 of the 2014 NLDS at Busch Stadium on Oct. 7, 2014.
(Jeff Curry, USA TODAY Sports)
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National League All-Stars Clayton Kershaw, Joc Pederson and Bryce Harper warm up prior to the 86th MLB All-Star Game at the Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2015, in Cincinnati.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers is sprayed with champagne after the Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-0 to clinch the NL West at AT&T Park on Sept. 29, 2015, in San Francisco.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw leaves the field after becoming the 11th player in MLB history with 300 strikeouts in a single season on Oct 4, 2015.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is out at first against the tag of Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw in the third inning in Game 1 of the 2015 NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 9, 2015.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw talks on the dugout telephone during the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on May 16, 2016.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and daughter Cali Ann Kershaw stand on the field during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at PETCO Park on July 11, 2016, in San Diego.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts in the dugout after being pulled in the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals during Game 4 of the 2016 NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 11, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammate Carlos Ruiz after winning Game 5 of the 2016 NLDS over the Washington Nationals 4-3 at Nationals Park on Oct. 13, 2016, in Washington.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks at third base in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs during Game 6 of the 2016 NLCS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016, in Chicago.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws his 2,000th career strikeout during the third inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on June 2, 2017, in Milwaukee.
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National League All-Star Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers holds his daughter Cali Ann Kershaw during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Marlins Park on July 10, 2017, in Miami.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes the field before the first inning against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts as he exits the game during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
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Manny Machado, Matt Kemp, Alex Verdugo, Clayton Kershaw and Chase Utley of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate while waiting for Chris Taylor at home plate after Taylor's walk-off home run against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 18, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates with teammates after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 7 of the 2018 NLCS at Miller Park on Oct. 20, 2018.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2018.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after allowing a sixth-inning home run to Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 28, 2018 in Los Angeles.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and teammates celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the Baltimore Orioles and clinching the NL West at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sept. 10, 2019, in Baltimore.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw reacts in the dugout during the eighth inning in Game 5 of the 2019 NLDS against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 9, 2019.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares to pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning in Game 5 of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field on Oct. 25, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with the World Series trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 to win the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field on Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw holds his son Cooper Kershaw and the Commissioner's Trophy after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series in Game 6 at Globe Life Field on Oct. 27, 2020.
(Tim Heitman, USA TODAY Sports)
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after receiving his World Series championship ring during the 2020 World Series ceremony against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on April 9, 2021.
(Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports)
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw shakes hands with President Joe Biden during a celebration of the team's 2020 World Series championship in the East Room of the White House on July 2, 2021, in Washington.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning during the 92nd MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 19, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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From left to right: Joey Gallo, Craig Kimbrel, Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy, Chris Taylor and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pose together in the locker room after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Sept. 13, 2022, to win the NL West.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after making the third out against the New York Mets in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on April 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. Kershaw recorded his 200th career win in the victory.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after giving up a home run to Gabriel Moreno of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during Game 1 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles.
(Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images)
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and his family celebrate after the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to win the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 30, 2024, in New York.
(Alex Slitz, Getty Images)
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with the Commissioner's Trophy during the 2024 World Series celebration at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers after receiving his 2024 World Series championship ring at Dodger Stadium on March 28, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw as Trump hosts the 2024 World Series champions in the East Room of the White House on April 7, 2025, in Washington.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after striking out Vinny Capra of the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning to record his 3,000th career strikeout, at Dodger Stadium on July 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Clayton Kershaw and Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers embrace after Kershaw was removed from the game during the second inning of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles in the dugout prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Aug. 2, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.
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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrate their 10-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Sept. 14, 2025.
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The Dodgers were such frequent postseason participants - currently on their way to a 13th consecutive appearance – that Kershaw almost had an additional career in October.
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For much of that span, he was forced to shoulder a disproportionate load, pitching too deep into games to cover for an inadequate bullpen early in his career, or forced to take on relief roles in tight spots later in the 2010s.
The results could at times be tragicomic - such as the two late-inning home runs he gave up in the decisive Game 5 of the 2019 NLDS to the Washington Nationals - yet Kershaw always took the ball.
He pitched in 12 postseasons, 22 series overall, and finally reaped the reward of a championship in 2020, when the Dodgers powered past four opponents to win the World Series not far from his Dallas Metroplex roots during the COVID-19 shortened season.
Kershaw got another ring in 2024, but was injured for their playoff run that ended in a vanquishing of the New York Yankees .
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This year, he got healthy and again has been great - 10-2 with a 3.53 ERA, the beguiling break on his slider returning as Kershaw gets by with a 90 mph fastball a half-dozen ticks below his career peak.
And there's one more playoff date coming, the Dodgers likely to win the NL West and host a wild card series. Before then, though, he'll bring down the curtain on his regular-season Dodger Stadium career - with a Sept. 19 start against the rival San Francisco Giants . Tickets for that engagement just got a lot more expensive.
MORE: Is Clayton Kershaw the best left-handed pitcher of all time? Rankings by WAR.
Clayton Kershaw stats
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222-96 career record in 2844 â…” innings
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3,039 strikeouts
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2014 National League MVP
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2011, 2013 and 2014 NL Cy Young winner
Aug. 6, 2025: The Phillie Phanatic interacts with Philadelphia Phillies service dog Tugger during a break in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park.
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April 7, 2025: Jackie Hornung and her Samoyed dog, Lumi (also known as Little Bear Lumi), throw a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins at Citi Field.
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April 6, 2025: A dog is seen at the game between the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field.
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Sept. 3, 2024: Fans bring their dogs during the Bark in the Park night prior to the game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium.
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Aug. 28, 2024: Decoy, the dog of the Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, waits for instruction before delivering the first pitch before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium.
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Aug. 28, 2024: A dog gets close to the camera during the Bark at the Park event before the Colorado Rockies' game against the Miami Marlins at Coors Field.
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
Aug. 28, 2024: Television actress Caitlin O'Connor holds her dog Bubbles on the field prior to the Pittsburgh Pirates playing the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.
(Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports)
Aug. 24, 2024: Oakland Athletics head groundskeeper Clay Wood (left) and manager Mark Kotsay (right) pet Reba, the Oakland Athletics' clubhouse dog, in the dugout before the game between the Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
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Aug. 12, 2024: Dogs walk on the warning track for Bark in the Park day before the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
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June 2, 2024: Fans and their dogs walk the field during a pup parade during Pups in the Park day prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.
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June 2, 2024: Fans and their dogs walk the field during a pup parade during Pups in the Park day prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
May 9, 2024: A dog takes the ball from Milwaukee Brewers first base coach Quintin Berry following a first pitch prior to the game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Bark at the Park night at American Family Field.
(Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports)
May 5, 2024: Oakland Athletics infielder Max Schuemann shares a moment with Reba, the Oakland Athletics' clubhouse dog, before a game against the Miami Marlins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
(Robert Edwards, USA TODAY Sports)
April 16, 2024: Chase Field, Arizona
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March 31, 2024: Oakland Athletics head groundskeeper Clay Wood's dog Reba plays with a baseball on the field before the game between the Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Guardians at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
(Robert Edwards, USA TODAY Sports)
March 29, 2024: Oakland Athletics groundskeeper Clay Wood and his dog rake the infield before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
(D. Ross Cameron, USA TODAY Sports)
March 29, 2024: A dog dressed in New York Mets apparel sits in front of Citi Field before the Opening Day game between the Mets and Milwaukee Brewers.
(Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY Sports)
Oct. 8, 2023: Camden Yards
(Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports)
June 7, 2023: Great American Ball Park.
(Katie Stratman, USA TODAY Sports)
June 7, 2023: Great American Ball Park.
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May 19, 2023: Citi Field (Mets)
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May 9, 2023: Great American Ball Park
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April 11, 2023: Citi Field
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Sept. 28, 2022: Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (Oklahoma CIty Dodgers)
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Sept. 5, 2022: Dodger Stadium
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
Sept. 5, 2022: A dachshund gives a Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw doll a ride around the field during the Pups at the Park Parade at Dodger Stadium.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
Sept. 5, 2022: Dodger Stadium
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
Sept. 5, 2022: Dodger Stadium
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Aug. 16, 2022: Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati Reds)
(Katie Stratman, USA TODAY Sports)
Brooks, a 2-year-old Dalmatian owned by Sarah Paukert of Ames, enjoys the action during the Dog Days at Principal Park as the Iowa Cubs hosted Columbus in a minor league baseball game on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Des Moines.
(Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)
June 7, 2022: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter throws out a first pitch for his dog on Bark at the Park night prior to the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field. Suter wrote a children's book "The Binky Bandit" inspired by his mini golden doodle.
(Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports)
June 4, 2022: Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers)
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June 4, 2022: Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers)
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May 9, 2022: Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati)
(David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports)
April 19, 2022: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City)
(Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports)
Sept. 28, 2021: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City)
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Sept. 3, 2020; Minute Maid Park (Astros)
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Aug. 10, 2020: Dodger Stadium
(Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images)
Aug 7, 2020: Dodger Stadium
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
Aug. 2, 2020: Kauffman Stadium (Royals)
(Denny Medley, Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)
Sept. 10, 2019: Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox).
(Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images)
Sept. 8, 2019: Marlins Park
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Aug. 13, 2019: Coors FIeld (Rockies)
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
Aug. 13, 2019: Coors FIeld (Rockies)
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Aug. 13, 2019: Coors FIeld (Rockies)
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July 16, 2019: Brewers pitcher Jeremy Jeffress pets his dog.
(Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports)
July 16, 2019: Josh Hader shows fans his dog at Miller Park.
(Benny Sieu,USA TODAY Sports)
July 7, 2019: Oracle Park (Giants)
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July 7, 2019: Oracle Park (Giants)
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June 21, 2019: Oakland Coliseum (Athletics)
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June 21, 2019: Oakland Coliseum (Athletics)
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June 17, 2019: Great American Ball Park (Reds).
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June 4, 2019: Petco Park (Padres)
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June 4, 2019: Petco Park (Padres)
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June 4, 2019: Petco Park (Padres)
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May 29, 2019: Camden Yards (Orioles)
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May 14, 2019: Great American Ball Park (Reds)
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May 14, 2019: Great American Ball Park (Reds).
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April 29, 2019: Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox)
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March 6, 2019: Salt River Fields (Rockies spring training)
(Matt Kartozian, USA TODAY Sports)
Feb. 21, 2019: Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe with his dog on media day
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)
Sept. 24, 2018: Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox)
(Patrick Gorski, USA TODAY Sports)
May 30, 2018: Kauffman Stadium (Royals)
(Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports)
Sept. 16, 2018: Tropicana Field (Rays)
(Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY Sports)
Sept 12, 2018: Camden Yards (Orioles)
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Sept. 12, 2018: Camden Yards (Orioles)
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Sept. 2, 2018: Minute Maid Park (Astros)
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Aug. 22, 2018: Coors Field (Rockies)
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
Aug. 22, 2018: Coors Field (Rockies)
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Aug. 22, 2018: Coors Field (Rockies)
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
June 19, 2018: Petco Park (Padres)
(Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports)
June 19, 2018: Petco Park (Padres)
(Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports)
May 30, 2018: Kauffman Stadium (Royals)
(Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports)
May 20, 2018: SunTrust Park (Atlanta)
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May 5, 2018: Citi Field (Mets)
(Andy Marlin, USA TODAY Sports)
April 23, 2018: Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox)
(David Banks, USA TODAY Sports)
Sept. 6, 2017: Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox)
(Jim Young, USA TODAY Sports)
June 29, 2017: Petco Park (Padres)
(Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports)
June 10, 2017: Tropicana Field (Rays)
(Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports)
Aug. 20, 2016: Citizens Bank Park (Phillies)
(Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports)
Aug. 29, 2015: AT&T Park (Giants)
(Lance Iversen, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 6, 2025: The Phillie Phanatic interacts with Philadelphia Phillies service dog Tugger during a break in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park.
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Aug. 6, 2025: The Phillie Phanatic interacts with Philadelphia Phillies service dog Tugger during a break in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Citizens Bank Park.
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April 7, 2025: Jackie Hornung and her Samoyed dog, Lumi (also known as Little Bear Lumi), throw a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins at Citi Field.
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April 6, 2025: A dog is seen at the game between the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field.
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Sept. 3, 2024: Fans bring their dogs during the Bark in the Park night prior to the game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium.
(Denny Medley, Imagn Images)
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Aug. 28, 2024: Decoy, the dog of the Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, waits for instruction before delivering the first pitch before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Dodger Stadium.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 28, 2024: A dog gets close to the camera during the Bark at the Park event before the Colorado Rockies' game against the Miami Marlins at Coors Field.
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 28, 2024: Television actress Caitlin O'Connor holds her dog Bubbles on the field prior to the Pittsburgh Pirates playing the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.
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Aug. 24, 2024: Oakland Athletics head groundskeeper Clay Wood (left) and manager Mark Kotsay (right) pet Reba, the Oakland Athletics' clubhouse dog, in the dugout before the game between the Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
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Aug. 12, 2024: Dogs walk on the warning track for Bark in the Park day before the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
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June 2, 2024: Fans and their dogs walk the field during a pup parade during Pups in the Park day prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 2, 2024: Fans and their dogs walk the field during a pup parade during Pups in the Park day prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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May 9, 2024: A dog takes the ball from Milwaukee Brewers first base coach Quintin Berry following a first pitch prior to the game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Bark at the Park night at American Family Field.
(Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports)
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May 5, 2024: Oakland Athletics infielder Max Schuemann shares a moment with Reba, the Oakland Athletics' clubhouse dog, before a game against the Miami Marlins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
(Robert Edwards, USA TODAY Sports)
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April 16, 2024: Chase Field, Arizona
(Norm Hall, Getty Images)
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March 31, 2024: Oakland Athletics head groundskeeper Clay Wood's dog Reba plays with a baseball on the field before the game between the Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Guardians at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
(Robert Edwards, USA TODAY Sports)
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March 29, 2024: Oakland Athletics groundskeeper Clay Wood and his dog rake the infield before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
(D. Ross Cameron, USA TODAY Sports)
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March 29, 2024: A dog dressed in New York Mets apparel sits in front of Citi Field before the Opening Day game between the Mets and Milwaukee Brewers.
(Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY Sports)
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Oct. 8, 2023: Camden Yards
(Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 7, 2023: Great American Ball Park.
(Katie Stratman, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 7, 2023: Great American Ball Park.
(Katie Stratman, USA TODAY Sports)
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May 19, 2023: Citi Field (Mets)
(Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports)
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May 9, 2023: Great American Ball Park
(Katie Stratman, USA TODAY Sports)
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April 11, 2023: Citi Field
(Elsa, Getty Images)
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Sept. 28, 2022: Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (Oklahoma CIty Dodgers)
(Nathan J. Fish, The Oklahoman)
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Sept. 5, 2022: Dodger Stadium
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 5, 2022: A dachshund gives a Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw doll a ride around the field during the Pups at the Park Parade at Dodger Stadium.
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 5, 2022: Dodger Stadium
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 5, 2022: Dodger Stadium
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 16, 2022: Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati Reds)
(Katie Stratman, USA TODAY Sports)
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Brooks, a 2-year-old Dalmatian owned by Sarah Paukert of Ames, enjoys the action during the Dog Days at Principal Park as the Iowa Cubs hosted Columbus in a minor league baseball game on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Des Moines.
(Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)
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June 7, 2022: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter throws out a first pitch for his dog on Bark at the Park night prior to the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field. Suter wrote a children's book "The Binky Bandit" inspired by his mini golden doodle.
(Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 4, 2022: Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers)
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 4, 2022: Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers)
(Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
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May 9, 2022: Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati)
(David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports)
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April 19, 2022: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City)
(Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 28, 2021: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City)
(Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 3, 2020; Minute Maid Park (Astros)
(Thomas Shea, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 10, 2020: Dodger Stadium
(Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images)
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Aug 7, 2020: Dodger Stadium
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 2, 2020: Kauffman Stadium (Royals)
(Denny Medley, Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 10, 2019: Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox).
(Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images)
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Sept. 8, 2019: Marlins Park
(Sam Navarro, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 13, 2019: Coors FIeld (Rockies)
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 13, 2019: Coors FIeld (Rockies)
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 13, 2019: Coors FIeld (Rockies)
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
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July 16, 2019: Brewers pitcher Jeremy Jeffress pets his dog.
(Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports)
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July 16, 2019: Josh Hader shows fans his dog at Miller Park.
(Benny Sieu,USA TODAY Sports)
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July 7, 2019: Oracle Park (Giants)
(Sergio Estrada, USA TODAY Sports)
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July 7, 2019: Oracle Park (Giants)
(Sergio Estrada, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 21, 2019: Oakland Coliseum (Athletics)
(Darren Yamashita, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 21, 2019: Oakland Coliseum (Athletics)
(Darren Yamashita, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 17, 2019: Great American Ball Park (Reds).
(David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 4, 2019: Petco Park (Padres)
(Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 4, 2019: Petco Park (Padres)
(Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 4, 2019: Petco Park (Padres)
(Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports)
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May 29, 2019: Camden Yards (Orioles)
(Rob Carr, Getty Images)
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May 14, 2019: Great American Ball Park (Reds)
(David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports)
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May 14, 2019: Great American Ball Park (Reds).
(David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports)
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April 29, 2019: Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox)
(Nuccio DiNuzzo, Getty Images)
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March 6, 2019: Salt River Fields (Rockies spring training)
(Matt Kartozian, USA TODAY Sports)
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Feb. 21, 2019: Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe with his dog on media day
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 24, 2018: Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox)
(Patrick Gorski, USA TODAY Sports)
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May 30, 2018: Kauffman Stadium (Royals)
(Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 16, 2018: Tropicana Field (Rays)
(Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept 12, 2018: Camden Yards (Orioles)
(Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 12, 2018: Camden Yards (Orioles)
(Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 2, 2018: Minute Maid Park (Astros)
(Bob Levey, Getty Images)
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Aug. 22, 2018: Coors Field (Rockies)
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 22, 2018: Coors Field (Rockies)
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 22, 2018: Coors Field (Rockies)
(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 19, 2018: Petco Park (Padres)
(Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 19, 2018: Petco Park (Padres)
(Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports)
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May 30, 2018: Kauffman Stadium (Royals)
(Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports)
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May 20, 2018: SunTrust Park (Atlanta)
(Mike Zarrilli, Getty Images)
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May 5, 2018: Citi Field (Mets)
(Andy Marlin, USA TODAY Sports)
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April 23, 2018: Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox)
(David Banks, USA TODAY Sports)
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Sept. 6, 2017: Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox)
(Jim Young, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 29, 2017: Petco Park (Padres)
(Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports)
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June 10, 2017: Tropicana Field (Rays)
(Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 20, 2016: Citizens Bank Park (Phillies)
(Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports)
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Aug. 29, 2015: AT&T Park (Giants)
(Lance Iversen, USA TODAY Sports)
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