<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-andy-pages-clayton-kershaw-perfect-career-3000-strikeouts');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw gets ‘perfect career’ claim from teammate');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clayton-Kershaw-3.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw gets ‘perfect career’ claim from teammate</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-26T16:32:06-07:00">June 26th, 4:32pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-26T16:34:07-07:00">June 26th, 4:34pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-how-many-strikeouts-is-clayton-kershaw-away-from-3000">Los Angeles Dodgers continue to ride momentum</a> behind one of their most legendary figures, as Clayton Kershaw delivered a vintage performance in Colorado—and quickly earned glowing praise from second year outfielder Andy Pages.</p><p>Kershaw tossed six sharp innings in a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, allowing just two hits and one earned run while striking out five. The win brought Los Angeles to 51-31 on the season and put Kershaw just three strikeouts away from the 3000 milestone—a number only 19 pitchers in MLB history have reached.</p><p>Following the game, Pages made a <a href="https://x.com/FabianArdaya/status/1938359795310113205" rel="noopener">headline-grabbing statement</a> in an X post (formerly known as Twitter) by The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya who translated the message in Spanish from Pages.</p><p>“He’s had a perfect career, and that’s why he’s going to the Hall of Fame,” the 24-year-old outfielder told Ardaya.</p><p>That sentiment followed a game where both veterans and young talent shined. Pages, known for his rising power at the plate, helped seal the win for the Dodgers with a ninth-inning double play—adding substance to his statement by backing it up on the field.</p><p>Facing the thin air and hitter-friendly conditions of Coors Field, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-clayton-kershaw-vintage-7-scoreless-innings-giants">Kershaw was masterfully efficient</a>. He threw only 69 pitches over six innings and retired the first five batters with ease. His command was vintage, and over his last seven starts, he’s posted a 2.08 ERA—evidence of his continued dominance in Year 17.</p><p>Critics and fans debated the moment across social media, with some pushing back on the “perfect” claim. Still, few can argue Kershaw’s body of work—a three-time Cy Young winner, 2014 MVP, and owner of a 2.51 career ERA, the lowest among starters in the live-ball era with at least 1,000 innings pitched.</p><p>Off the field, Kershaw’s impact is just as meaningful. Through “Kershaw’s Challenge,” his global charity initiative, he’s become a role model off the diamond as well.</p><p>As he approaches 3000 career strikeouts, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-clayton-kershaw-message-win-vs-nationals">Kershaw isn’t just chasing numbers—he’s reinforcing a legacy</a> that rookies like Pages view as flawless. His calm dominance, even in difficult venues like Coors Field, reminds fans and teammates alike that greatness endures.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw gets ‘perfect career’ claim from teammate

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-how-many-strikeouts-is-clayton-kershaw-away-from-3000');   ga('set', 'title', 'How many strikeouts is Clayton Kershaw away from 3,000?');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clayton-Kershaw-pitching-.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>How many strikeouts is Clayton Kershaw away from 3,000?</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-26T14:28:27-07:00">June 26th, 2:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-26T14:28:27-07:00">June 26th, 2:28pm</time><address><a>Lorenzo J Reyna</a>Lorenzo J Reyna is an Associate Editor covering the NFL and NCAA Football for ClutchPoints. He's equipped with past experience for both realms through his recent stops at Pro Football Network and Heavy while also writing for 247Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Clayton Kershaw has relied on his left arm for 18 MLB seasons. The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed him rack up the strikeouts through the years. But one milestone remains.</p><p>Kershaw is closing in on 3,000 career strikeouts. There are 19 different pitchers who’ve surpassed this mark. Max Scherzer represents the most recent entry into the 3,000 club.</p><p>So how soon can the Dodgers legend Kershaw join? USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale has kept tally of Kershaw’s pursuit. He revealed Thursday <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1938340366459207919" rel="noopener">when the pitcher can hit the new milestone</a>.</p><p>“Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw ends his start with 2,997 career strikeouts and opportunity now to join the 3,000 strikeout club at home next week at Dodger Stadium,” Nightengale posted on X (formerly Twitter).</p><p>That means the Chicago White Sox become the ones who see Kershaw hit the mark. The American League Central franchise pulls into Chavez Ravine during the first week of July.</p><h2><b>Clayton Kershaw dropped message following key Dodgers win </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clayton-Kershaw-on-the-mound.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-clayton-kershaw-set-for-first-start-after-injury-return">Kershaw got a late start into his 2025 campaign</a>, officially arriving May 12. He’s already played in seven total games since then. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is handling top pitching duties under Dave Roberts as Kershaw takes a backseat.</p><p>He most recently threw heat against the Washington Nationals. Kershaw worked through five innings while fanning four batters. The southpaw surrendered five hits, though. Including two solo home run blasts. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-clayton-kershaw-message-win-vs-nationals">Kershaw dropped honesty on his performance from June 21</a>.</p><p>“There’s a few pitches tonight where it clicked,” Kershaw said after the game. “It’s just not every one. So hopefully it’ll get there. I can still get people out. I just want to do it a little bit better.”</p><p>Looks like the forthcoming White Sox series is where it can “get better” for Kershaw. He’ll be carrying a 3.31 ERA to that interconference showdown. Plus a 3-0 mark on the hill for 2025. He’s also matched his 2024 strikeout total with 24.</p><p>But now he’s on pace to become only the 20th pitcher in league history to hit the 3,000 strikeout mark.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How many strikeouts is Clayton Kershaw away from 3,000?

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-clayton-kershaw-message-win-vs-nationals');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw sends strong message after Los Angeles’ win vs. Nationals');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Clayton-Kershaw-1.jpg"><figcaption>Ryan Sun-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw sends strong message after Los Angeles’ win vs. Nationals</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-21T12:00:02-07:00">June 21st, 12:00pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-21T12:00:02-07:00">June 21st, 12:00pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Friday night at Chavez Ravine, with veteran ace Clayton Kershaw picking up his third consecutive win and offering a key boost to the Dodgers rotation. The performance came with historical implications, as Kershaw moved to within eight of reaching 3,000 career strikeouts, a milestone achieved by only 19 pitchers in the history of MLB.</p><p>Kershaw worked through five innings, allowing five hits, two solo home runs, and striking out four. The outing pushed his career strikeout total to 2,992 while improving his season ERA to 3.31. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-will-smith-walks-off-padres-pinch-hit-home-run">Dodgers have now won six of their last seven</a> and improved to 47-30, strengthening their hold atop the NL West standings. The win also continued Kershaw’s momentum in June, a month in which he now owns a 2.49 ERA.</p><p>Following the game, Kershaw spoke to the Los Angeles Times’ Benjamin Royer, <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-06-20/dodgers-clayton-kershaw-strikeouts-nationals" rel="noopener">offering perspective on his form</a> as he inches closer to the 3,000 mark.</p><p>“There’s a few pitches tonight where it clicked,” Kershaw said, moving his earned-run average to 2.49 in June. “It’s just not every one. So hopefully it’ll get there.”</p><p>He added, “I can still get people out. I just want to do it a little bit better.”</p><p>The Dodgers provided just enough run support, powered by a two-run homer from Miguel Rojas and key hits from Kiké Hernández and Shohei Ohtani. Despite a late scare in the ninth, closer Tanner Scott recorded his 15th save of the season to lock down the win.</p><p>The Nationals vs. Dodgers matchup opened a 10-game home stand for Los Angeles, which continues to manage around injuries to multiple starters. With Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell on the mend, Kershaw’s return to form provides needed stability for the Dodgers rotation. His presence also gives the team a veteran anchor as they prepare for a second-half playoff push.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-clayton-kershaw-vintage-7-scoreless-innings-giants">Kershaw’s chase for 3,000 strikeouts</a> has added extra meaning to every start, with fans, teammates, and coaches all tracking his progress toward the historic milestone. His next chance to reach the mark could come as soon as Thursday in Colorado or Friday in Kansas City, depending on how the rotation aligns.</p><p>Until then, his presence remains a critical piece of the Dodgers’ success — and his postgame message makes one thing clear. He’s not just aiming for history, he’s focused on getting even sharper.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw sends strong message after Los Angeles’ win vs. Nationals

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-clayton-kershaw-announces-life-update-giants-series-finale');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw announces life update amid Giants series finale');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dodgers-Clayton-Kershaw-after-seventh-inning-against-San-Francisco-Giants.jpg"><figcaption>Ryan Sun-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw announces life update amid Giants series finale</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-16T04:52:36-07:00">June 16th, 4:52am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-16T04:52:36-07:00">June 16th, 4:52am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Dodgers edged the Giants 5–4 in a tense series finale on Father’s Day. But beyond the narrow win, Clayton Kershaw commanded headlines, not just for his return to form, but for a deeply personal milestone. With the rivalry at full boil, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-clayton-kershaw-vintage-7-scoreless-innings-giants">Kershaw took the mound in Game 2</a> and delivered a vintage performance. Kershaw did not pitch in Sunday’s finale. Instead, the veteran ace made news off the field, revealing during the broadcast that he and his wife, Ellen, are expecting their fifth child, a baby girl.</p><p><a href="https://x.com/DodgersNation/status/1934409274916295125" rel="noopener">During the game broadcast</a>, Kershaw shared that he and Ellen had held a gender reveal earlier in the day. “We got No. 5 coming,” he said with a smile. “We got another girl. Bookend girls to go with our three boys.” Cheers from fans and congratulations from commentators quickly followed.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Clayton Kershaw reveals on Father’s Day during the Dodgers, Giants game that he and his wife are expecting their 5th child and it’s a girl 🥹</p><p>Via <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a> <a href="https://t.co/0TuJa1Q1S6">pic.twitter.com/0TuJa1Q1S6</a></p><p>— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) <a href="https://twitter.com/DodgersNation/status/1934409274916295125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Clayton Kershaw and Ellen Melson have been together since high school and married since 2010. They’ve long been known for their charitable work and family-centered values. This new chapter only adds to their remarkable journey off the field.</p><p>Back on the field, the Dodgers struck first in the opening inning. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-shohei-ohtani-ends-drought-crushing-monster-hr-v-giants">Shohei Ohtani, who scored 2 homers in their second game,</a> led off with a single, Freddie Freeman followed with a hit, and Andy Pages smashed a sacrifice fly to put L.A. on the board. Tommy Edman added extra insurance with a solo homer in the second, pushing the lead to 2–0.</p><p>San Francisco roared back in the fourth. Mike Yastrzemski, Logan Porter, and Christian Koss strung together hits to load the bases. Then Jung Hoo Lee roared in with a two-run triple, vaulting the Giants ahead 3–2. But Los Angeles responded swiftly.</p><p>In the bottom of the fifth, Ohtani and Mookie Betts reached base, and Andy Pages crushed a three-run homer off Ryan Walker, swinging the lead to 5–3 and igniting Dodger Stadium. The Giants scored another homer off the Dodgers in the top of the eighth but they weren’t able to recover.</p><p>With the win, Los Angeles expanded its lead in the NL West and gained more momentum heading into a tough stretch. Kershaw, now within 12 strikeouts of the 3,000-K milestone, continues to balance elite-level pitching with growing responsibilities at home.</p><p>It was a day to celebrate, for the team, for the fans, and especially for the Kershaw family. With emotions running high and October baseball approaching, will Kershaw’s final stretch this season turn into the most memorable of his Hall of Fame career?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw announces life update amid Giants series finale

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He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Dodgers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Many reactions came out following the blockbuster <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/giants-rafael-devers-blockbuster-red-sox-trade">trade involving star hitter Rafael Devers</a>. Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw was one of those who reacted to the news.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox traded Devers to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks, left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison, outfield prospect James Tibbs, and pitching prospect Jose Bello.</p><p>Kershaw <a href="https://x.com/awfulannouncing/status/1934414490008998343" rel="noopener">caught wind of the news</a> during the Dodgers’ game against the Giants. He expressed amazement towards the deal, making a strong stance towards Devers’ place as one of the best stars in the league.</p><p>“How about that trade? That’s wild! Buster’s really doing it! Not Olney; Buster Posey’s really doing it over there. Good for Buster, man. He’s going for it. I’d consider [Rafael Devers] one of probably the top 10 hitters in the game at worst,” Kershaw said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Clayton Kershaw: “How about that trade? That’s wild! Buster’s really doing it! Not Olney; Buster Posey’s really doing it over there. Good for Buster, man. He’s going for it. I’d consider [Rafael Devers] one of probably the top 10 hitters in the game at worst.” ⚾️🎙️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLB</a> <a href="https://t.co/VtlTFADepA">https://t.co/VtlTFADepA</a> <a href="https://t.co/gqPKFdZYdr">pic.twitter.com/gqPKFdZYdr</a></p><p>— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) <a href="https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1934414490008998343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>What’s next for Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MLB-San-Francisco-Giants-at-Los-Angeles-Dodgers2.jpg"><figcaption>Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) on the mound during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.</figcaption></figure><p>Clayton Kershaw’s Dodgers got the job done on Sunday with a 5-4 win over the Giants, who will get one of the best hitters in the league in Rafael Devers.</p><p>It was a tough matchup between two of the best squads in the National League. The Dodgers took a 2-0 lead after two innings before the Giants responded with three runs in the fourth frame. Los Angeles fired back with three runs of their own in the fifth inning, which ended up being the difference in what was a tight victory.</p><p>Andy Pages was responsible for four of the Dodgers’ five runs. He got things started with a sac fly in the first inning, then fired a three-run homer to left-center field in the fifth inning. Dustin May was the pitcher who got the win for tonight. He lasted for six innings as he struck out three batters and finished with a 4.46 ERA.</p><p>Los Angeles improved to a 43-29 record on the season, holding the top spot in the NL West Division standings. They are two games above the Giants and three games above the San Diego Padres.</p><p>The Dodgers will prepare for their next series, remaining at home. They host the Padres on June 16 at 10:10 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2025 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
116	3.03	29	1.19	4

2025 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
116	3.03	29	1.19	4

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