Tag: Clayton Kershaw

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Places Importance On Celebrating Moments Amid High Expectations

The Los Angeles Dodgers won a third consecutive National League West division title last season, but again fell short of reaching or winning the World Series. For Clayton Kershaw, as great and dominant as he's been, his success generally included…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Surplus Of Left-Handed Starting Pitchers Not Viewed As Negative

Without a rule dictating as much, one glance around Major League Baseball and it's evident starting rotations are primarily dominated by right-handers. Clayton Kershaw has given the Dodgers a lefty at the top of their rotation and in 2013 the…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers React To Scott Kazmir Signing 3-Year Contract

While there was reported interest as recently as one week ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Scott Kazmir to a three-year contract on Wednesday came as a bit of a surprise. Whereas most free agent signings are accompanied by…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Reflects On Experience, Helping Children Of Cuba

Major League Baseball crossed a significant barrier this week by holding a three-day goodwill tour in Cuba. On top of it being the league's first visit to the island since 1999, a handful of Cuban natives who defected were part…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers Video: Clayton Kershaw Plays Catch In Cuba

Clayton Kershaw's charitable and humanitarian efforts put him in Havana, Cuba on Tuesday as part of Major League Baseball's goodwill tour. Kershaw joined MLB executives and a handful of Cuban natives who returned to the island for the first time…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw, Yasiel Puig Excited To Visit Cuba

Major League Baseball's contingent of executives and players touched down in Havana, Cuba on Tuesday, marking the league's first trip to the island since 1999. Part of the historical significance includes the opportunity for multiple Cuban natives to return to…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Disappointed, But Understanding Of Zack Greinke Joining Diamondbacks

Only three days removed from the introductory press conference for Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the adulation of the organization was tempered when Zack Greinke agreed to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Greinke's deal with Arizona is for six…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw, Yasiel Puig Participating In MLB’s Tour In Cuba

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced on Thursday they will embark on a goodwill tour in Cuba from Dec. 15-18. MLB's chief baseball officer Joe Torre and MLBPA special advisor to the executive director…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: ESPN’s Buster Olney Ranks Clayton Kershaw Best Starting Pitcher

Since Zack Greinke's arrival to form a two-headed monster at the top of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation, it was accepted that Clayton Kershaw still reigned supreme. However, the aces appeared to switch places in some regard last season,…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Video Announcing Vin Scully’s Return Wins Esurance MLB Award

In each of the last two seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers surprised and thrilled fans by announcing Vin Scully's return via an in-game video. Scully naturally received a standing ovation both instances, and he waved to the crowd before so…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Andy Van Slyke Claims Trading Yasiel Puig Was Suggested

Much has been made of Yasiel Puig's perception and presence in the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse over the last two seasons. A lightening rod that helped lift the Dodgers off the mat in 2013, Puig since has often been the…

Matthew Moreno

Bryce Harper Wins NL MVP; Zack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw Finish In Top 10

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was unanimously voted the 2015 National League MVP. Harper becomes the first player in Montreal Expos/Nationals franchise history to win the award. Overall, Harper, 23, is the fourth-youngest to win the award, behind Vida Blue…

Matthew Moreno