Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw is officially stepping into the broadcast booth for Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. After an incredible career on the mound, the former ace is bringing his insight and legendary status to SportsNet LA’s coverage, offering fans a unique perspective. This isn’t just a brief cameo, either; it’s a full dive into the color commentary role for what promises to be a must-watch game.
From Mound to Mic: Kershaw’s New Game Day Role
Kershaw is set to join play-by-play announcer Joe Davis and field reporter Kirsten Watson in the booth, forming a dynamic trio. This appearance will mark his first time broadcasting for SportsNet LA in an official capacity, a detail reported by Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. He’ll be filling the spot normally occupied by Orel Hershiser and Eric Karros, which is a big set of shoes to fill, even for a player of Kershaw’s caliber. It is important to note this is a one-game gig for now; Hershiser returns for the final two games of the three-game series in Atlanta. But for one night, fans get to hear the GOAT break down the action. You gotta wonder what kind of unfiltered takes we’re gonna get from a guy who’s seen it all from the rubber.
A Legacy Secure, A New Chapter Unfolding
Kershaw retired after the 2025 season, wrapping up a career that undoubtedly cements his place in Cooperstown. The numbers speak for themselves: a staggering 223-96 record and a career ERA of 2.53 across 18 seasons. The hardware collection is just as impressive, featuring 11 All-Star appearances, three Cy Young Awards, a Gold Glove, and the 2014 National League MVP, a year where he also pitched a no-hitter. Oh, and let’s not forget the three World Series titles he helped bring to the Dodgers. Now 38, Kershaw is a special assistant in the Dodgers’ baseball operations department and has also been an analyst for “Sunday Night Baseball” on NBC Sports, appearing twice this season for Dodgers games.
Despite his active post-playing career, Kershaw has been pretty clear about the perks of retirement. As he told Ardaya back in March, “There’s a freedom with retirement. If you don’t want to work out, you don’t have to. If your back hurts, it doesn’t matter. If your arm hurts, it doesn’t matter. You get to see a lot more stuff, be around for everything. So there’s a lot of great parts. It doesn’t take away from how special playing this game is, but there’s a lot of really awesome parts about being home.” That’s a raw, honest take, and it makes you wonder what kind of candid commentary he’ll bring to the Braves game. Don’t miss this chance to hear a legend’s take on the game he dominated for so long.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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