Former Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will serve as a pregame analyst for NBC in the coming season.
NBC claimed the Sunday Night Baseball slot from ESPN in the offseason, and will also broadcast all of the Wild Card round games come the postseason. Former MLB stars Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto will fill the same role as Kershaw.
Front Office Sports reported earlier in the offseason Kershaw was close to a deal with NBC after they introduced their new baseball package.
When did Clayton Kershaw Retire?
Kershaw announced his retirement late in the 2025 regular season, effectively putting an end to his magnificent 18-year career.
The southpaw spent his entire professional career with the Dodgers, and won plenty of accolades throughout his time in MLB. Kershaw won an MVP award, three Cy Young awards, three World Series, a Gold Glove and received 11 All-Star selections.
He is one of 20 players in MLB history to strike out more than 3,000 batters, and his 2.53 career ERA led all active players up until his retirement.
Kershaw isn’t done with baseball just yet, though, despite his retirement from MLB.
The left-hander announced he would make his first World Baseball Classic appearance with Team USA in 2026.
Could Kershaw Return to the Dodgers for a Job?
After his time with NBC, the door will surely be open for Kershaw to make his way back to the Dodgers.
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has stated several times during the offseason he’d welcome Kershaw back.
“Hopefully we’re fortunate enough to get him to work with us,” Friedman said on Dodgers Territory. “But it won’t be the same, not having him around on a daily basis. …That was my shameless plug, Kersh, in case you’re listening. Come work with us.”
Kershaw revealed Friedman had approached him for a job in the offseason, even before the executive’s public comments.
“[Friedman] mentioned something where I could hang out,” Kershaw said. “That’s good, man. I don’t know what that looks like. But this is a special organization. They don’t need me to win World Series. That’s obvious. But if there’s anything I can do in the future to be part of it, be around it, I hope that’s the case.
While it doesn’t look like Kershaw will be a part of the organization in 2026, he could very well make his return to L.A. in the future.
