Clayton Kershaw announces retirement after 18 seasons with the Dodgers

Sept. 18, 2025 2:23 PM PT

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Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement after 18 seasons with the Dodgers, effective the end of the season, capping off a Hall of Fame career with three Cy Young Awards.

The 37-year-old left-hander is scheduled to take the mound Friday night at Dodger Stadium, potentially for the final time in his storied career.

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