Dodgers Ace Clayton Kershaw Announces Retirement, Aims for Championship in Resurgent Final Season

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw officially announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2025 season, expressing he is "at peace" with the decision to go out pitching well and feeling competitive after 18 seasons. Despite missing the season's initial month and a half due to offseason foot and knee surgeries, the future Hall of Famer has enjoyed a resurgent final campaign, posting a 10-2 record with a 3.53 ERA, ranking second in team wins and third in innings pitched. This year, he also notably became the 20th member of MLB's 3,000 career strikeout club. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized Kershaw's profound impact on the team's championship aspirations. Kershaw became emotional thanking teammates and family, stating he will miss the clubhouse camaraderie. He hopes to cap his illustrious career with one more World Series ring before focusing on family life in Texas.