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Los Angeles Dodgers' "legendary left-hander" Clayton Kershaw (38) is expected to be a commentator, not a leader. Although it is not yet confirmed, his first move is more likely to catch a microphone than the scene. First of all, after the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in March, it was reported that they were continuing to talk about joining the broadcasting team in the 2026 season.
U.S. sports media The Athletic and Front Office Sports said on the 29th (Korea Standard Time), "NBC Sports, which has secured the right to broadcast 'Sunday Night' baseball and postseason from this season, has selected Kershaw as a key figure in the commentators and is negotiating." The contract between the two sides is quite close," he said, citing a source. NBC Sports did not provide any response to the report.
According to reports, Kershaw will join the Major League broadcasting team, which will be transmitted through NBC and online video service (OTT) Peacock starting this season, if the deal is concluded. The "selective participation" form, which mainly focuses on big matches or studio analysis, is highly likely.
Kershaw is a "iron-hander" who ended his stellar career with the Dodgers winning the World Series in the 2025 season. Kershaw, who played for 18 seasons in the Dodgers from the 2008 to 2025 season, struck out a whopping 3,052 in strikeouts alone. He is the first great player in the Dodgers franchise to surpass 3,000 strikeouts. In the last 2025 season, he played 23 regular league games (22 starts) and recorded 11 wins, 2 losses and a 3.36 ERA. His career total is 223 wins and 96 losses with a 2.53 ERA in 455 games. Kershaw's last appearance as a member of the Dodgers did not lose a point in the bottom of the 12th inning in Game 3 of the World Series last year in a crisis with two outs and a full base, leading to the World Series victory. With three Cy Young Awards and one MVP award, he is also likely to enter the Hall of Fame.
There were many observations in the baseball world that he would go straight to the leader's path based on his outstanding baseball intelligence and leadership, but Kershaw seems to have chosen to meet baseball fans in the relay as he thought time with his family was important. As the Dodgers' home opener (against the Arizona Diamondbacks) will be held on March 26, Kershaw's debut as a commentator along with the Dodgers' winning banner is being discussed.
First of all, Kershaw is said to be building up for the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in March. Although he announced his retirement from active duty, he plans to play in the WBC as a member of the U.S. to add strength to the bullpen such as the chasing team. During the Dodgers, he never played in the WBC due to Kershaw's high ransom and insurance problems, but his retirement released him and allowed him to play.
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