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Clayton Kershaw and Shohei Ohtani are both participating in the 2026 WBC.

It appears it hasn’t taken long for Clayton Kershaw to progress to the next stage of his career. After defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series, the lefty officially called it quits on

After a legendary 18-year career with the Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw is closing in on a new role as an NBC MLB studio analyst.

Kershaw figures to be part of the bullpen, as he was during the Dodgers’ World Series run this past October. He laughed when reminded that Shohei Ohtani, his former teammate and the leader of Samurai Japan, was 0-for-11 against him.

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw will pitch again in 2026.

CARY, N.C. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw isn't done pitching just yet, agreeing Thursday to join the U.S. team for this year's World Baseball Classic. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner wanted to pitch for the Americans in the 2023 tournament but was prevented because of insurance issues.

NBC is set to have a trio of former MLB players leading their programming in 2026. The network is returning to the forefront of MLB broadcasting following a lengthy absence, as part of

The MLB offseason continues as the Rangers signed Cal Quantrill. Former players have found careers in the MLB.