Clayton Kershaw

The best interview program on the World Wide Web happens to be "Between Two Ferns" with Zach Galifanakis. It's not a real interview, but it's not entirely fake, either. The gist: Galifanakis gets into a snarky mood but somehow maintains innocence as he ...  

Kershaw struck out seven in falling to 4-3. Coming into this evening, Kershaw had completed at least seven innings of work in seven consecutive starts. He'll bring a 2.42 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 64/19 K/BB ratio into Monday's outing in Philadelphia.  

Yovani Gallardo gets the start for Milwaukee, looking for his sixth straight quality start. So far in May, Gallardo is 2-2 with a 2.59 ERA in five starts. Matt Kemp, who was 1-for-4 with a double in his first game back from the disabled list on ...  

Given how they've roughed up Clayton Kershaw at Chavez Ravine over the past few years, there's a good chance they'll continue proving any doubters wrong. Milwaukee seeks its first three-game winning streak since early April when it plays the third of four ...  

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts with a 6-3 victory on ...  

"I think where money will make an impact for us is internationally." White made his reputation using high picks on hard throwers like Clayton Kershaw, Chad Billingsley and Jonathan Broxton; snagging quality position players like Matt Kemp ...  

LOS ANGELES — Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts with a 6-3 ...  

Zach Galifianakis fans, look away. Los Angeles Dodgers players A.J. Ellis and Clayton Kershaw did their best impression of the comedian's Between Two Ferns online show, complete with the low-budget title cards and awkward interactions. It was aptly called ...  

Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts with a 6-3 victory on Wednesday night.  

He said pitching coach Rick Honeycutt might have to handle pitching changes. "What pitching changes?" broadcaster Rick Monday asked, knowing this was a Clayton Kershaw night. But in the sixth inning, here came Honeycutt to lift Kershaw after ...  

LOS ANGELES -- Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts with a 6-3 victory against ...  

Clayton Kershaw takes the mound today looking to end the Los Angeles Dodgers two-game losing streak against the Milwaukee Brewers, who counter with righthander Yovani Gallardo. Kershaw has provided the Dodgers with a quality start in six of his ...  

Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts with a 6-3 victory on Wednesday night.  

LOS ANGELES-- Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts with a 6-3 victory on ...  

LOS ANGELES — Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts with a 6-3 ...  

LOS ANGELES -- Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts with a 6-3 victory on Wednesday night.  

Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts. But Kershaw was more concerned ...  

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is solid, allowing two earned runs and five hits in seven innings, but with half the regular lineup on the DL, hitters can't get anything going in 3-1 loss to Houston.Friday marked four years to the day that a sandy-haired Texan debuted at Dodger Stadium. It was a ballyhooed occasion for a ballyhooed pitcher, and he shined with a brilliant performance that his team capped with a close win.  

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Friday marked four years to the day that a sandy-haired Texan debuted at Dodger Stadium. It was a ballyhooed occasion for a ballyhooed pitcher, and he shined with a brilliant performance that his team capped with a close win. That victory ...  

May 25, 2012 - The Los Angeles Dodgers return home Friday night to open a ... It is unknown what corresponding roster move will be made, but infielder Justin Sellers had an MRI on Thursday after getting scratched from the lineup Wednesday ...  

Seven of nine opposing starters against Kershaw this season have had a quality start, with only both Edison Volquez starts against Kershaw not at least six innings with three or fewer earned runs. Against every other Dodgers starter this season ...  

It was quite a week for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who went 5-2 without superstar Matt Kemp, including a three-game sweep of the powerful St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend. A big factor in the Dodgers' big week was ace Clayton Kershaw, who ...  

Clayton Kershaw suffers a rare home loss, giving up four doubles and a two-run home run to J.D. Martinez to fall to 4-2 on the season.No big hit this time. No kid hero or even a lights-out pitching performance by Clayton Kershaw.  

2B Jose Altuve went 2-for-5 with two doubles. He lifted his average .309 to .312 as the leadoff man in an all-right-handed lineup against Clayton Kershaw. LF J.D. Martinez went 2-for-4, bashing a two-run homer off LHP Clayton Kershaw in the third inning.  

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw outdueled Jake Westbrook with a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Saturday night. Justin Sellers triggered a four-run seventh inning with his first ...  

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending May 20th. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network. Kershaw was a perfect 2-0 in two starts last week, leading the ...  

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending May 20th. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network. Kershaw was a perfect 2-0 in two starts last week, leading the ...  

CBS LocalClayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers named National League Player of the ...MLB.comLos Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending May 20th. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network. Kershaw was a perfect 2-0 in two starts last week, leading the Majors ...Dodgers' Kershaw wins NL Player of the WeekCBS42all 16 news articles »  

LOS ANGELES — Former Great Lakes Loons star Clayton Kershaw was named the National League Player of the Week, the second time Kershaw has won the award in his career. Kershaw was 2-0, throwing 16 innings and giving up no earned runs.  

Clayton Kershaw took the mound twice last week, starting Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. He pitched 16 innings and didn't allow a single run, including his fourth career shutout against St ...  

Clayton Kershaw pitched a complete game shutout to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. It was the third straight win for the Dodgers, who improved to 18-4 at home this ...  

Tony Gwynn Jr. grounded into a fielder`s choice, second to short. On the play, Clayton Kershaw out at second to end the inning. - Clayton Kershaw bunted into a fielder`s choice, pitcher to third. On the play, Dee Gordon advances to second and A.J. Ellis ...  

Ellis, who was injured when Tyler Greene of the Cardinals slid into him at second base the previous night, had blood and fluids drained from his left leg. He is scheduled to be hospitalized until Tuesday. He became the fourth Dodgers starter on ...  

The Dodgers won another game, but lost another player. Ellis, who was injured when Tyler Greene of the Cardinals slid into him at second base the previous night, had blood and fluids drained from his left leg. He is scheduled to be hospitalized ...  

Meanwhile, the greatest team in the history of all sport just continues on its merry way. The names change, the bodies keep going down, but the results march on. That leaves the Dodgers 27-13, which naturally, is the best record in baseball.  

Meanwhile, the greatest team in the history of all sport just continues on its merry way. The names change, the bodies keep going down, but the results march on. That leaves the Dodgers 27-13, which naturally, is the best record in baseball.  

He is the fifth position player and fourth regular that manager Don Mattingly has lost to the DL in a span of 11 days, including center fielder Matt Kemp, third baseman Juan Uribe, left fielder Juan Rivera and utility infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. Ellis was ...  

LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw outpitched Ian Kennedy after exchanging brushback pitches with his fellow ace, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night without injured star Matt Kemp. The Dodgers center ...  

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost two more players to the disabled list on Monday, but they still had Clayton Kershaw and Andre Ethier, who led the team to a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium, the fifth straight win for the ...  

LOS ANGELES -- Lucas Harrell isn't going to win any strikeout titles, the way Clayton Kershaw did last season. On Friday night, though, the Houston Astros' rookie demonstrated how successful he can be by getting groundballs off that tantalizing sinker of his.  

LOS ANGELES — Lucas Harrell isn’t going to win any strikeout titles, the way Clayton Kershaw did last season. On Friday night, though, the Houston Astros’ rookie demonstrated how successful he can be by getting groundballs off that tantalizing sinker of his.  

Lucas Harrell isn't going to win any strikeout titles, the way Clayton Kershaw did last season. On Friday night, though, the Houston Astros' rookie demonstrated how successful he can be by getting groundballs off that tantalizing sinker of his. Harrell ...  

C.C. Sabathia is currently the highest-paid pitcher in MLB history, mid-way through a seven-year, $161 million contract with the New York Yankees. That is approximately $23 million per year for the big, burly lefty. And in today's market, he deserves every penny of it.But the question today isn't about guys who already signed a fat deal. It's about the best young lefty in all of baseball: Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Last season...  

Kershaw is 2-1 with a 2.56 ERA this season and if you can believe it, he has just the third best ERA by a lett-hander on the Dodgers' starting staff, behind Chris Capuano (5-0, 2.06) and Ted Lilly (5-0, 2.11) so far ... "I think I just need ...  

Clayton Kershaw (4-2) was charged with three runs - two earned - and five hits over seven innings with six strikeouts on the fourth anniversary of his major league debut. The reigning NL Cy Young winner, who shut out St. Louis on six hits last Saturday ...  

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lucas Harrell isn't going to win any strikeout titles, the way Clayton Kershaw did last season. On Friday night, though, the Houston Astros' rookie demonstrated how successful he can be by getting groundballs off that...  

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti said yesterday that he won’t discuss a long-term deal with Clayton Kershaw until the offseason, saying ”Nothing will happen with us and Clayton this season.” Two observations: 1) Given that Kershaw signed a two ...  

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti said yesterday that he won’t discuss a long-term deal with Clayton Kershaw until the offseason, saying ”Nothing will happen with us and Clayton this season.” Two observations: 1) Given that Kershaw signed a two ...  

On Monday night, a little bit of old school baseball was present in the 3-1 loss the Arizona Diamondbacks suffered at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. During the game, Ian Kennedy threw two purpose pitches at his opposing starting pitcher ...  

Following up my post from a couple of days ago, here are some of the Dodgers inserts found in 2012 Topps Archives.  Stay tuned, I'll feature some of the Dodgers autograph/ relic inserts later on. Fashioned after the 1958 Topps insert set, two different Classic Combos cards are available. Classic Combos Inserts #58-KK Clayton Kershaw - Sandy Koufax #58-KR Matt Kemp - Jackie Robinson You can never go wrong with stickers.  I really...  

LOS ANGELES - The signs of frustration were everywhere, from the bat Justin Upton slammed into the ground to the helmet Paul Goldschmidt flung toward the visitors' dugout at Dodger Stadium. The Diamondbacks keep saying things will turn, that ...  

But now the Black and Orange send out their winless starter Ryan Vogelsong to the mound, facing off against 2011 Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw. Vogelsong (0-2, 3.42) has been solid but hasn't had anything to show for it, pitching at least six ...  

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw will not have any long-term contract discussions during the regular season, according to a tweet from Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.  

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers will continue a National League West series on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:10 ET San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco entered its series against Los Angeles off a 4-5 homestand, as the club has continued to struggle [...]  

Dodgers RF Andre Ethier was given his first day off after appearing ... NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will face Houston RHP Lucas Harrell on Friday at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw is coming off his fourth career shutout on Saturday against ...  

Clayton Kershaw carries a 22-inning scoreless streak into his start this evening when the Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series with the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw was absolutely terrific versus the St. Louis Cardinals on ...  

"First and second nobody out we have to try to get runners over and get them in scoring position. With Mark, I do it all the time." Chad Billingsley starts the series finale for the Dodgers on Wednesday, facing Tim Lincecum.  

Having three lefties like Clayton Kershaw, Ted Lilly and Chris Capuano in one starting rotation is rare, though the Dodgers have been blessed with similar combinations in the past.The world is stacked against them, an unspoken prejudice against the poor left-hander.  

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on fire through the first five weeks of the MLB season. A big reason for this success is because of Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw . However, as discussed on the “ T...  

Matt Kemp went 3-for-3 with a walk on Monday night to raise ... "He's a guy that knows his body really well. The balls he was hitting down the line, I could tell he was taking care and not running like he usually does, knowing it was a double ...  

All streaks come to an end, even the really good ones such as Clayton Kershaw's beating up on the Giants. Kershaw went 5-0 against the Giants last season and had won his last six decisions against them overall. That brought an end to several ...  

Dodgers RF Andre Ethier was given his first day off after appearing in Los Angeles' first 43 games. ... NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will face Houston RHP Lucas Harrell on Friday at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw is coming off his fourth career ...  

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw won his 10th straight decision, Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the National League. Kershaw (2-0 ...  

As a fan you never want to think about losing one of your best players for an extended period of time. However, as discussed on the show, Gabe and I take a look at the pros and cons of each player and what it would mean to the Dodgers if one of those ...  

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LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw won his 10th consecutive decision, Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the National League.  

Clayton Kershaw outdueled Jake Westbrook with a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Saturday night.  

Carlos Zambrano, Marlins - Is any pitcher so maligned as a bum despite having had a damn good career? Zambrano's solid 2012 just got better after his gem against the Astros on Monday night. Big Z tossed a complete-game shutout and struck out nine against ...  

LOS ANGELES -- Ask Clayton Kershaw how A.J. Ellis went from fringe insurance policy to All-Star catching candidate, and he can't wait to remind you of a Spring Training interview he gave in February. Here's what Kershaw said then: "His hitting is underrated.  

No big hit this time. No kid hero or even a lights-out pitching performance by Clayton Kershaw. Just a loss, a rather routine one at that, the Dodgers falling, 3-1, to the Astros and right-hander Lucas Harrell on Friday night before an announced ...  

Dylan was one of the kids who got to take the field with the pro position players during the pre-game festivities on SCV Dodger Day, a night game this year, before ace Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw got to work shutting on the visiting World Champion St ...  

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw outdueled Jake Westbrook with a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Saturday night. Justin Sellers triggered a four-run seventh inning with his first home run of the season for the NL West-leading Dodgers, who improved the best record in the majors to 27-13. Kershaw (4-1) got the seventh complete game of his career, striking out four and not...  

Aces Clayton Kershaw and Ian Kennedy took turns throwing pitches in the vicinity of each other during a May 14 contest, causing tension to mount and eyebrows to raise. While the potential exists for some fireworks, the Dodgers have been doing ...  

It was bombs away off Clayton Kershaw on Wednesday, as the Rockies hit three homers off the Cy Young Award winner on their way to an 8-5 win. The red-hot Carlos Gonzalez hit the first and last of those homers, with Wilin Rosario supplying a shot ...  

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently lead the NL West with a record of 18-10. In large part their success has been built around a few key players and a very basic baseball strategy. They have fly-ball pitchers and a solid outfield to catch those flies when ...  

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw struck out nine and allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings for his first win this season after no decisions in his first three games. The victory extends his career-long winning streak to nine games, dating ...  

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"If I keep pace with him, I'll be fine," Ethier said ... he faced to get through the eighth inning and get the ball to closer du jour Kenley Jansen. "I was a little erratic," Kershaw said. "I didn't have great fastball command tonight.  

Clayton Kershaw outdueled Jake Westbrook with a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Saturday night. Justin Sellers triggered a four-run seventh inning with his first home run of the season for the NL West-leading Dodgers, who improved the best record in the majors to 27-13.  

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Clayton Kershaw outdueled Jake Westbrook with a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Saturday night. Justin Sellers triggered a four-run seventh inning with his first ...  

Washington continues a six-game West Coast swing after taking two of three against the San Diego Padres, but dropped a 2-1 decision in the series finale on Thursday night.  The Nationals are definitely one of the bigger stories in baseball ...  

After tossing two scoreless outings, one a shutout, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was named the National League's Player of the Week, Major League Baseball announced on Monday. The lefty went 2-0, leading the Majors with 16 innings pitched and ...  

After tossing two scoreless outings, one a shutout, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was named the National League's Player of the Week, Major League Baseball announced on Monday. The lefty went 2-0, leading the Majors with 16 innings pitched and ...  

With a runner on, Hairston sent a roller into the hole that third baseman Chris Nelson snared and came up throwing. But his throw was off target and pulled Todd Helton more than a foot off the bag. Welke called Hairston out and Mattingly ran from the ...  

The top three pitchers in last year’s American League Cy Young voting and the top two in the National League will all be pitching tonight. Justin Verlander, Jered Weaver and James Shields in the AL and Clayton Kershaw and Roy Halladay in the ...  

LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw outdueled Jake Westbrook with a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 ... Kershaw, the reigning NL Cy Young winner, is 14-1 with a 1.40 ERA ...  

The Los Angeles Dodgers look for a sweep and their sixth straight win on Sunday afternoon as they host the San Diego Padres at Staples Center. Clayton Kershaw has allowed one run in 10 innings so far this season, wtih 10 strikeouts and just one ...  

LOS ANGELES – Clayton Kershaw outdueled Jake Westbrook with a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout, leading the Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-0, Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. Justin Sellers triggered a four-run seventh inning ...  

Clayton Kershaw deserves Joey Votto money right now, no questions asked. Votto, Votto-matic, whatever you want to call him, has been an vital piece in the Cincinnati Reds lineup since his major league debut in 2007...  

SAN DIEGO — Clayton Kershaw walked into the Dodgers clubhouse at Petco Park on Saturday doing something he hasn't done since the regular season started. Later, Kershaw threw a bullpen session. Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt said that based on ...  

Not only did the Cardinals have to deal with reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw on Saturday, but they also lost first baseman Lance Berkman to injury. St. Louis was unable to overcome those obstacles and heads into ...  

The Cards lost a heartbreaker on Friday night and then were completely neutralized on Saturday night by reigning NL Cy Young Clayton Kershaw as the Dodgers cruised to a 6-0 victory. On Sunday night, St. Louis will face Dodgers starter Chad ...  

LOS ANGELES — The St. Louis Cardinals thought they were merely taking a two ... En route to a lock down administered by reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, the Cardinals had to carry first baseman Lance Berkman from the field ...  

SAN DIEGO - Clayton Kershaw walked into the Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse at Petco Park on Saturday doing something he hasn't done since the regular season started. He smiled. "Better," he said. Later, Kershaw threw a bullpen session. Pitching ...  

After tossing two scoreless outings, one a shutout, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was named the National League's Player of the Week, Major League Baseball announced on Monday. The lefty went 2-0, leading the Majors with 16 innings pitched and ...  

The Dodgers went into Friday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with the best record in the major leagues, but it's a result of more than simply the performances of those such as Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Clayton Kershaw.  

The Dodgers need to keep their icons healthy. Vin Scully missed his first home opener in 35 years because of what the Dodgers said was a bad cold. Clayton Kershaw had been fighting stomach flu for the better part of a week. Kershaw was in the sold-out ...  

The producers of the "I am Second" Christian video testimonies debuted Cy Young Award-winning pitcher of the Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw's story about his Christian faith on Thursday – the opening day of Major League Baseball season.  

Clayton Kershaw, the reigning NL Cy Young award winner, left Thursday night's start early because of a pesky stomach bug.Before leaving, Kershaw held the Padres scoreless through three innings; allowing just two hits.He even recorded the Dodgers' first hit of the season on an opposite field single down the left field line in the third inning—he stole second when left fielder, Jesus Guzman, bobbled the ball.Manager Don Mattingly wanted to...  

The Dodgers need to keep their icons healthy. Vin Scully missed his first home opener in 35 years because of what the Dodgers said was a bad cold. Clayton Kershaw had been fighting stomach flu for the better part of a week. Kershaw was in the ...  

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Apr 10, 2012 - The Pirates had to face Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee in their first series against the Phillies, and as their second series of the season begins in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon (4:10 Eastern; ROOT Sports, 93.7 The Fan), they'll ...  

Matt Kemp’s two-out single off Washington’s Ross Detwiler– the first hit he’d allowed ... this time both with singles. Jerry Hairston Jr.’s bunt sacrificed them to second and third, and then Juan Uribe beat out an infield hit to ...  

Long before the Dodgers would beat the Padres 5-3 on opening day at Petco Park, catcher A.J. Ellis knew something was up during pregame warmups on Thursday. Clayton Kershaw did something he almost never does. "After warming up, I didn't expect ...  

NEW YORK — Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL Cy Young Award in a runaway Thursday. Kershaw received 27 of 32 first-place votes, five seconds and two thirds for 207 points in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of ...  

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was only able to pitch three innings against the San Diego Padres last Thursday as he was forced to leave the game due to an illness. Kershaw vomited after leaving the game. The team did not reveal what ...  

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw outpitched Ian Kennedy after exchanging brushback pitches with his fellow ace, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night without injured star Matt Kemp.  

The Dodgers went into Friday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with the best record in the major leagues, but it's a result of more than simply the performances of those such as Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers signed ...  

Los Angeles, CA – Clayton Kershaw continued his impressive pitching at home by tossing a six-hit shutout, as the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded St. Louis, 6-0, to win their third straight game. Kershaw (4-1), who had four strikeouts without ...  

After tossing two scoreless outings, one a shutout, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was named the National League's Player of the Week, Major League Baseball announced on Monday. The lefty went 2-0, leading the Majors with 16 innings pitched and ...  

After tossing two scoreless outings, one a shutout, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was named the National League's Player of the Week, Major League Baseball announced on Monday. The lefty went 2-0, leading the Majors with 16 innings pitched and ...  

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw outpitched Ian Kennedy after ... helping the Dodgers improve the best record in the majors to 24-11. Josh Lindblom gave up a home run to Aaron Hill in the eighth inning and Kenley Jansen pitched a perfect ninth ...  

This guy is only 23? At a news conference at Dodger Stadium this morning, somebody asked why Clayton Kershaw has made repeated trips to Africa with his wife Ellen, to help orphans there. The Cy Young Award winner replied, in full earnest, ‘Ellen always asked me, “What do you want your legacy to be when you’re done playing baseball?”’ There are always going to be people better than you, he said, who will break your records, “So you want to be...  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw's only solace was that the game didn't count. Kershaw was visibly displeased with how he pitched in an abbreviated start Saturday that counted as his final tuneup for the regular season. "Hopefully, all the ...  

The news that Matt Kemp was going onto the disabled list took some of the attention away from Clayton Kershaw's latest gem - and his exchange of brushback pitches with fellow ace Ian Kennedy.  

But the Dodgers' pitching staff, including Clayton Kershaw, their ace left-hander, largely has steered clear of injury, a key reason why the Dodgers have kept playing well early this season. Kershaw was stellar again Monday night in a duel with ...  

SAN DIEGO -- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he expects Clayton Kershaw to make his next start Tuesday in the home opener against the Pirates. An illness limited Kershaw to three innings Thursday in the season opener against the Padres.  

The San Francisco Giants defeated Clayton Kershaw for the first time since August 1, 2010. A numerological analysis of how they were able to accomplish a seemingly impossible task reveals a curious, persistent link to the number two... Clayton Kershaw (#22) lost for only the second time in his career to the Giants. The Giants saw two pitches in the second inning and put up two runs. Brett Pill hit a 2-run homerun to give them a...  

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw outdueled Jake Westbrook with a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Saturday night. Justin Sellers triggered a four-run seventh inning with his ...  

LOS ANGELES - Aces Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Ian Kennedy of the Arizona Diamondbacks exchanged brush-back pitches Monday night during their first head-to-head matchup of the season. Kershaw faced the Diamondbacks for the ...  

SAN DIEGO -- Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw lasted just three innings into his Opening Day start Thursday before leaving the game because of a stomach flu. Before succumbing, Kershaw, the reigning National League Cy Young Award ...  

Harry How/Getty ImagesCan Clayton Kershaw, center, and his teammates return the Dodgers to glory shared by Tommy Lasorda, left, and Orel Hershiser? When the Brooklyn team would lose the Series to the Yankees in the 1950s, the rallying cry for ...  

Kershaw was so ill from a stomach flu before the game, catcher A.J. Ellis said he didn't expect him to pitch at all. By going three scoreless innings, Kershaw set the Dodgers on the way to a win that improved their record in season openers to 28-27 since ...  

HOUSTON -- Matt Kemp set a franchise record for home runs through 15 ... It also extended his major league-leading RBI total to 22 and his hitting streak to 10 games. James Loney gave Los Angeles a 1-0 lead in the second inning with a two-out homer to ...  

Clayton Kershaw will try to build off a previous scoreless outing this evening when the reigning National League Cy Young winner takes the hill for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second contest of a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals.  

Clayton Kershaw starts his second consecutive opening day for the Dodgers as they battle the San Diego Padres this afternoon at Petco Park. Kershaw has feasted on the Padres in his career. Kershaw is 7-3 with a 2.32 ERA in 13 career starts ...  

LOS ANGELES — Aces Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Ian Kennedy of the Arizona Diamondbacks exchanged brush-back pitches Monday night during their first head-to-head matchup of the season. Kershaw faced the Diamondbacks for the ...  

The Dodgers scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning to take the lead. Kershaw reportedly pleaded with manager Don Mattingly and pitching coach Rick Honeycutt to make his start, per Vin Scully on the Dodgers television broadcast.  

Clayton Kershaw left his Opening Day start after just three innings because of the flu and still isn’t feeling 100 percent healthy, but the reigning Cy Young winner expects to make his next start Tuesday versus the Pirates. Don Mattingly told ...  

SAN DIEGO – Still sick with a stomach flu that cut short his opening-day start, Clayton Kershaw said he was “pretty sure” he would be able to pitch in the Dodgers’ home opener Tuesday. “We’ll see,” Kershaw said. Kershaw reported a ...  

Clayton Kershaw made his second career Opening Day start this evening against the Padres, but he didn’t stick around for long. Kershaw was bothered by the stomach flu and Vin Scully mentioned on the television broadcast that he had to talk his ...  

Do you want to know what makes Clayton Kershaw baseball's best pitcher? It can be summed up simply by something Kershaw said after his poor outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks a few days ago. "I gave up runs and hits," Kershaw said after he allowed ...  

Daniel Bard and James Shields engaged in a Patriots' Day pitchers' duel ... when he frequently saw two of the game's best young hurlers go toe to toe. Bard allowed one run on four hits in 6 2/3 innings before some control issues allowed the ...  

Questions being in short supply in this uneventful Dodgers spring training, attention can always turn to those ... and did something he’s done only once all spring -- give up an earned run. Two even. The Dodgers otherwise fell uneventfully ...  

"Physically, this is the best I've felt," he said. "I feel good. Arm feels good. I feel ready to go." Plate umpire Alfonso Marquez's tight strike zone made it difficult to judge Kershaw on Sunday. Manager Don Mattingly visited Marquez in the ...  

but is "pretty sure" he'll be able to make his next start on Tuesday. Kershaw left Thursday's opener in San Diego after three innings because of illness. "After I cam out I tried to go back to the hotel, but I couldn't get up," Kershaw told reporters (via MLB.com).  

(AP) LOS ANGELES - Aces Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Ian Kennedy of the Arizona Diamondbacks exchanged brush-back pitches Monday night during their first head-to-head matchup of the season. Kershaw faced the Diamondbacks for the first ...  

J.P. Arencibia hit a three-run homer in the top of the 16th Thursday to power the Indians past the Blue Jays in the longest Opening Day game on record. It looked like it'd be a quiet enough game before the Jays roared back with three runs in the ninth.  

Facing the San Francisco Giants could help Los Angeles' Clayton Kershaw rebound after allowing his most runs of the season the last time out. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner looks for a better performance as he tries to continue his dominance of the ...  

Facing the San Francisco Giants could help Los Angeles' Clayton Kershaw rebound after allowing his most runs of the season the last time out. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner looks for a better performance as he tries to continue his dominance of the ...  

The game was still tied 1-1 after 6½ innings. Kershaw struck out seven Pirates in his first six innings before Alex Presley managed an infield single off the glove of second baseman Mark Ellis to lead off the seventh.  

Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw and reliever Josh Lindblom posted up at the pavilion entrance gates, while Aaron Harang, Jerry Hairston Jr. and Javy Guerra waited for fans at entrances throughout the concourse. "That was fun," Harang said.  

LOS ANGELES — Ryan Vogelsong pitched into the eighth inning for the first time this season, Brett Pill hit a two-run homer off Clayton Kershaw and the San Francisco Giants defeated the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Tuesday night ...  

LOS ANGELES (AP) — This wasn't the first time the Arizona Diamondbacks have had issues with Clayton Kershaw throwing at their hitters. It might not be the last. Kershaw and Diamondbacks ace Ian Kennedy exchanged brushback pitches two innings apart during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-1 victory on Monday night — the first of 18 scheduled games between the division rivals. "Baseball has a way of taking care of itself, so if it happens again, it'll...  

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he expects Clayton Kershaw to make his next start Tuesday in the home opener against the Pirates. SAN DIEGO -- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he expects Clayton Kershaw to make his next start Tuesday in the home ...  

But the 6-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium was nothing like their four victories against him last season, when Clayton Kershaw repeatedly edged the two-time Cy Young Award ... hitter Tony Gwynn Jr. capped a four-run ...  

LOS ANGELES — Ryan Vogelsong's intense expression suggested he was locked in from his first pitch. Then he proved it with a season-high 7 1-3 innings of one-run ball. Brett Pill supplied the offense with a two-run homer off Clayton Kershaw and ...  

He spent 11 seasons with the Giants, the last nine as assistant GM. ... Cy Young winners Clayton Kershaw and Tim Lincecum will miss facing each other by one day because of the way the rotations are lined up. Kershaw pitches Tuesday night against ...  

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw won his 10th consecutive decision, Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer and the ... The league's reigning Cy Young Award winner became the first Dodgers pitcher to win 10 consecutive decisions since Ramon Martinez ...  

It's really not a fun day when he doesn't announce on opening day. Hopefully, he has a speedy recovery." Clayton Kershaw receives award Clayton Kershaw was presented the 2011 National League Cy Young Award by Fernando Valenzuela in a pregame ceremony.  

Clayton Kershaw, who left Thursday's game in San Diego with a stomach flu, says he's 'pretty sure' he'll be able to start the Dodgers' home opener against Pittsburgh on Tuesday.SAN DIEGO — Still sick with a stomach flu that cut short his opening-day start, Clayton Kershaw said he was "pretty sure" he would be able to pitch in the Dodgers' home opener Tuesday.  

LOS ANGELES –Los Angeles pitcher Clayton Kershaw won his 10th straight decision as the Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday in a clash of the early pacesetters in the National League. Kershaw (2-0) allowed three hits over eight innings with six strikeouts and only one walk. He became the first Dodgers pitcher to [...]Keep on reading: Dodger Kershaw wins again  

LOS ANGELES, May 9 (UPI) -- Ryan Vogelsong out-dueled Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw Tuesday in the San Francisco Giants' 2-1 squeaker over Los Angeles. Vogelsong (1-2) benefited from a second-inning home run by Brett Pill in the Giants' third win ...  

Kemp puts on a repeat of his 2011 form, hitting a two-run home run to help the Dodgers overcome an early exit by starter Clayton Kershaw.SAN DIEGO -- One game into the season and Clayton Kershaw is already sick of the Padres. Or maybe it’s the other way around. Either way, it all worked out for the Dodgers.  

Two sacrifice bunts backfire, with one turning into a double play in seventh inning. Clayton Kershaw's 10-decision winning streak comes to an end.Certain aspects of baseball never change, which is part of the game's charm.  

Record: 15-21. Pace: 68-94. Change on last season: 0 The Diamondbacks continue to struggle in all aspects of their game, dropping their tenth contest in the last 12, with a defeat at Dodger Stadium tonight. It was never going to be easy, Ian Kennedy facing the reigning National League Cy Young winner in Clayton Kershaw, but the game was largely decided by fundamentals. Both teams had a solo home-run: the Dodgers scored their other...  

Clayton Kershaw pitches seven innings of shutout ball and Andre Ethier hits another home run for the Dodgers.A year ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks were the unexpected rage in the National League West, the Dodgers this ongoing sad story in Los Angeles.  

Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw hopes to continue a scintillating start this afternoon when the Los Angeles Dodgers close out a three-game series at Coors Field against ... across 233 1/3 innings.  

Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers, vs. Arizona, vs. St. Louis Aside from his start on May 2 against the Colorado Rockies, Kershaw has been everything fantasy GM's asked for and more. He is 2-1 this season with a 2.56 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and .195 BAA.  

LOS ANGELES - This wasn't the first time the Arizona Diamondbacks have had issues with Clayton Kershaw throwing at their hitters. It might not be the last. Kershaw and Diamondbacks ace Ian Kennedy exchanged brushback pitches two innings apart ...  

Ryan Vogelsong pitched into the eighth inning for the first time this season, Brett Pill hit a two-run homer off Clayton Kershaw and the San Francisco Giants defeated the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Tuesday night.  

May 06--CHICAGO -- -- Clayton Kershaw is the acknowledged ace of the Dodgers' pitching staff but another left-hander in the rotation, Chris Capuano, is holding his own, thank you. A free agent signed over the off-season, Capuano kept the Chicago ...  

Forgetting about their loss to reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers should be a snap for the Washington Nationals once Bryce Harper comes through the clubhouse door Saturday to make his much-anticipated major league debut.  

LOS ANGELES — Closer Javy Guerra was sidelined for the night with what was described as a minor leg injury and the bullpen was short on back-end arms. The Los Angeles Dodgers had to get innings out of Clayton Kershaw. Kershaw responded the way ...  

(Sports Network) - Clayton Kershaw did something last time out that he has never done before, but even when he struggles he finds a way to stay out of the loss column. Kershaw will try to extend his 15-start unbeaten streak and career-long domination of ...  

The Dodgers have placed outfielder Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list as he rests ... with Clayton Kershaw on the hill. However, playing without Kemp, one of the league’s most electrifying players, is far from ideal. Kemp has a batting ...  

 Following up on my post from last week, here are some of the Dodgers insert cards that can be found in the 2012 Bowman Baseball set.  Bowman Best Baseball Inserts  BB19 Matt Kemp  BB20 Clayton Kershaw Here the two Dodger autographed prospects cards within the set.  I am not aware of any other Dodgers being available (with exception of a Ethier Bowman "Buy-Back" autographed card that will feature him in a A's uniform...  

The sign of a great pitcher is the ability to win regardless of the circumstances. Clayton Kershaw has been on quite a role in that department, even when he hasn't had his best stuff. The sign of a great pitcher is the ability to win regardless of the circumstances.  

With the way the Giants have been swinging, and their lack of right-handed bats, I was thinking Clayton Kershaw would mow down this lineup Tuesday night, but the Giants got to him early and Ryan Vogelsong delivered and made 2 runs hold up vs. the reigning Cy Young winner.Sanchez Making ProgressThe big blast came off the bat of Brett Pill, a guy I've been campaigning for getting some regular at-bats over at third in Panda's absence. Pill's...  

Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw is off to another great start for the Dodgers. However, he has never pitched well in Colorado and he is catching a hot Rockies offense. Take Colorado to upset on Wednesday. Look for a nice upset on the MLB odds ...  

DENVER (AP)- Clayton Kershaw learned another lesson in his maturation on the mound: Don't give Carlos Gonzalez anything juicy to hit. The Colorado slugger hit two homers off the NL Cy Young winner and backup catcher Wilin Rosario added another ...  

Clayton Kershaw looked like a Cy Young Award winner while earning his first victory in his last outing. Ross Detwiler has pitched liked a potential award contender early on for the Washington Nationals. Kershaw hopes to help the Los Angeles Dodgers avoid a ...  

Clayton Kershaw looked like a Cy Young Award winner while earning his first victory in his last outing. Ross Detwiler has pitched liked a potential award contender early on for the Washington Nationals. Kershaw hopes to help the Los Angeles Dodgers avoid a ...  

"I'm going to keep working," Chacin said. "I'm not going to give it up." NOTES: The final game of the series Wednesday will feature Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (2-0) against Drew Pomeranz (0-1). ... The Rockies are 4-9 when their starting pitchers lasts ...  

(Sports Network) - Clayton Kershaw did something last time out that he has never done before, but even when he struggles he finds a way to stay out of the loss column. Kershaw will try to extend his 15-start unbeaten streak and career-long ...  

Kemp drove a 1-2 pitch off Tom Gorzelanny (1-1) high over the center field wall ... One night after LaRoche became the first player to homer off Clayton Kershaw this season, he drove a Chad Billingsley pitch over the low wall in right field ...  

LOS ANGELES — The Washington Nationals were the recipients of three errors by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, the 2011 Cy Young Award winner, had no intention of being so charitable. Kershaw yielded ...  

The Rockies want to view Wednesday's walkoff home run by Jason Giambi as a defining moment that spells ... taking an eighth-inning lead against reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, there's no way they would have ...  

Clayton Kershaw gave up three home runs for the first time in his career. Rockies first baseman Todd Helton was credited with a putout on a crucial sixth-inning groundout by Jerry Hairston Jr. without touching him or the base. The madness came ...  

Lilly will be followed in the Dodgers rotation by reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw on Saturday night and Chad Billingsley on Sunday before the Dodgers return home for a six-game stand against the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals.  

Maybe he lets pitcher Clayton Kershaw (2-for-8 this season) swing away with nobody out and slothlike catcher A.J. Ellis on first in the seventh inning. Kershaw bunted instead, Ellis was thrown out at second base, and the Dodgers didn't score in the inning.  

Clayton Kershaw learned another lesson in his maturation on the mound: Don't give Carlos Gonzalez anything juicy to hit. The Colorado slugger hit two homers off the NL Cy Young winner and backup catcher Wilin Rosario added another as the Rockies held off ...  

Left-hander improves to 4-0 and extends string of scoreless innings to 18 2/3 by holding Chicago to three hits over seven innings. He also hits a two-run double.— Clayton Kershaw is the acknowledged ace of the Dodgers' pitching staff but another left-hander in the rotation, Chris Capuano, is holding his own, thank you.  

Clayton Kershaw's 10-game winning streak had taken on a life of its own. It was on life support last Wednesday in Denver, but the Dodgers scored twice in the ninth inning to tie the score after Kershaw left. It was read its last rites Tuesday ...  

Matt Kemp set a franchise record for home runs through 15 games with his ninth of the season to back up a solid outing by Clayton Kershaw as the Dodgers beat the Astros on Saturday. Kemp's shot to center field in the...  

DENVER—Clayton Kershaw learned another lesson in his maturation on the mound: Don't give Carlos Gonzalez anything juicy to hit. The Colorado slugger hit two homers off the NL Cy Young winner and backup catcher Wilin Rosario added another as ...  

These guys are trying to get acclimated to playing with each other ... Cy Young winners Tim Lincecum and Clayton Kershaw will miss facing each other by one day because of the way the rotations are lined up. Kershaw pitches Tuesday night against ...  

Center fielder hits his ninth home run of the young season, Andre Ethier drives in two more runs and Clayton Kershaw gets his first victory while lowering his ERA to 1.61.HOUSTON — Matt Kemp is slugging his way to parts unknown.  

With Magic Johnson and Frank McCourt watching from next to the dugout, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 Thursday even though reigning NL Cy Young Award winne Clayton Kershaw left after three innings with the flu.  

"Construction's way harder working than I think baseball is," he said. Kemp, Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and righty reliever Josh Lindblom were on-site Tuesday to help start work on the dilapidated home in Lynwood. The project will ...  

Aces Clayton Kershaw and Ian Kennedy both struggled in their final spring tuneups, and the Dodgers defeated a Diamondbacks split squad 9-3 Saturday. Kershaw, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, gave up three runs,...  

Booster Club awards will be presented to Matt Kemp, Clayton Kershaw and Dee Gordon. Wednesday, April 25 vs. Atlanta Braves – 7:10 p.m. In honor of USC Night, USC Song Girls and Spirit Leaders will be on the field during pre-game ceremonies.  

Kevin Correia takes on Clayton Kershaw this afternoon at 4:10. Kershaw didn't allow a run in his last start against San Diego, but he was suffering from a stomach flu and wasn't himself, and he left after three innings. There will also be a ceremony before the game to honor the 1962 Dodgers and the 50th anniversary of Dodger Stadium. Here's the Pirates' lineup: Jose Tabata RFAlex Presley LFAndrew McCutchen CFCasey McGehee 3BMatt...  

LOS ANGELES—Forgetting about their loss to reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers should be a snap for the Washington Nationals once Bryce Harper comes through the clubhouse door Saturday to make his much ...  

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander and reigning NL Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw, limited by illness to three innings in his season debut Thursday, will make his next scheduled start Tuesday in the team’s home opener against the ...  

SAN DIEGO -- Dodgers Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw was removed from his start in the fourth inning of Thursday's 5-3 Opening Day win over the Padres because of the stomach flu. Kershaw, appearing stiff and struggling to reach 90 mph with his ...  

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers held a ceremony to present Clayton Kershaw with the National League Cy Young Award plaque before Wednesday night's game. Fernando Valenzuela, the 1981 Cy Young winner for the Dodgers, made the award presentation ...  

The Brewers will miss the Dodgers' ace, reigning Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw. But they will face their best pitcher ... Brewers radio voice Bob Uecker will miss Tuesday night's game in order to be inducted into the National Association of ...  

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect 2011 Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw to be ready for the home opener Tuesday against the Pirates, according to ESPNLosAngeles.com. Kershaw had the stomach flu, but gutted out three innings in his debut Thursday.