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History is about to be made.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that Clayton Kershaw, who enjoyed a legendary 18-season career with the California club, will not be going forward for a 19th campaign.
He will finish the season and then retire.
Which means that tomorrow night, for the last time in his regular-season career, Kershaw will make a start at Dodger Stadium. There will undoubtedly be some emotion in the air.
The Dodgers have announced that Clayton Kershaw is retiring at season's end.
Friday will mark his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium.
– Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) September 18, 2025
We know that the veteran had been wondering for a few seasons whether to return, retire or pitch for the Rangers in his hometown of Texas. Now he's made up his mind.
This season, he missed a few games to recover from back surgery… and these days, he's going full speed ahead. It's a good thing he's here, because in 2025, he really wasn't a pushover for his team.
No telling how important he'll be in the playoffs, though.
Kershaw has had a decorated career that will take him straight to Cooperstown as soon as he can. Three Cy Young trophies, two World Series rings, a Triple Crown and an MVP: he's got nothing to be ashamed of.
BREAKING: Clayton Kershaw is retiring after 18 seasons in MLB.
2014 NL MVP
Drafted in 2006, he spent his entire career with the @Dodgers. pic.twitter.com/NpNkhUxrVl
– The Athletic (@TheAthletic) September 18, 2025
Note that he is the first of the “big line” of pitchers to announce his retirement. Justin Verlander has announced his intention to pitch in 2026, but we don't yet know Max Scherzer's intentions for the future.
If Verlander does pitch in 2026, he won't be able to enter the Hall at the same time as Kershaw.
- 41 seconds later, he's on base.
Down in Triple-A, Anthony Santander just homered (batting right-handed).
111.5-mph exit velocity.
He also treated himself to a 41-second home run trot. #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/5rced2JnPZ
– Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) September 18, 2025
- The Guardians get closer to the playoffs.
The Guardians beat the Tigers 3-1, completing a three-game sweep. If the Sox don't come back their lead for the last playoff spot will be down to 1.5 games.
– Mac Cerullo (@MacCerullo) September 18, 2025
- 100 runs scored for Juan Soto.
Juan Soto reaches 100 RBI in his first season with the Mets
(via @SNYtv)pic.twitter.com/XVbRcacCmt
– B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) September 18, 2025
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