Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Ends 18-Year Career as 3-Time World Series Champion

Clayton Kershaw, one of the greatest pitchers of his generation, ended his 18-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers by winning the 2025 World Series, a perfect and emotional finale for him. Despite his postseason struggles earlier in his career, Kershaw secured three World Series rings, including back-to-back championships, although his role in the postseason had diminished due to decreased velocity and the team's reliance on other starters. Kershaw was initially unaware that the Dodgers had won the final game, learning it from the bullpen catcher, and expressed immense gratitude for the way his career concluded. Throughout his career, Kershaw was known for a pitching style that emphasized deception, movement, and changes in velocity, and he modeled his mechanics after Roger Clemens. His legacy includes a remarkable 2014 season with awards for Cy Young and MVP, and despite postseason challenges, he remained a beloved figure in Los Angeles sports. Post-retirement, Kershaw reflected on the significance of the World Series win and his career with the Dodgers, marking the end of an era.