Clayton Kershaw Bids Farewell in Final Regular-Season Home Start at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES — The stage is set for an emotional night at Dodger Stadium as Clayton Kershaw, one of the most iconic pitchers in Major League Baseball history, takes the mound for his final regular-season home start. The 37-year-old left-hander, who announced this will be his last season, will deliver one more performance in front of the fans who have cheered him since his 2008 debut.

Kershaw’s résumé is unmatched in Dodger blue: three Cy Young Awards, an MVP title, a World Series championship, and more than 200 career wins. Beyond the numbers, he became the heartbeat of the franchise, a player whose intensity and competitive spirit defined an era.

“Everything about this city and this team has meant the world to me,” Kershaw said earlier this week. “I just want to soak it all in tonight.”

The Dodgers are expected to honor him with tributes before and after the game, and a sellout crowd is anticipated. Teammates past and present have praised Kershaw not only for his dominance on the mound but also for his leadership in the clubhouse.

While his career will soon close, Kershaw’s influence will endure. His legacy in Los Angeles — and across baseball — is that of a generational ace who combined brilliance with consistency, carrying the Dodgers through countless seasons of contention.