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Dodgers Announce Exciting Clayton Kershaw News Regarding Braves Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that recently retired pitcher Clayton Kershaw will serve as a color analyst for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves on SportsNet LA, joining Joe Davis and Kirsten Watson. Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young winner and three-time World Series champion, retired after last season and has since worked as a sideline reporter for NBC.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing a familiar face to the airwaves. The team announced that Clayton Kershaw, who spent 18 seasons with the franchise, will join the SportsNet LA broadcast for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Kershaw will work alongside Joe Davis and Kirsten Watson for the series opener at Truist Park, with coverage beginning at 3 p.m. PT and first pitch at 4:15 p.m. PT.
According to The Athletic, Kershaw will only be on Tuesday's broadcast, with Orel Hershiser handling the final two games of the series. This will be Kershaw's first game as a color analyst for SportsNet LA this season, though he has already dipped into media work this year, serving as a sideline reporter for NBC.
The announcement generated plenty of excitement among fans on social media, with comments ranging from "Oh this is going to be GREAT" to "MY GOAT IS ON THE BROADCAST TOMORROW."
Kershaw's Legacy
Kershaw retired from Major League Baseball at the conclusion of the 2026 season, capping a career that included three Cy Young Awards, the 2014 National League MVP, and three World Series titles. He also earned 11 All-Star selections and led the majors in ERA five times, finishing with 223 wins, a 2.53 ERA, and 3,052 strikeouts.
His final season saw him help the Dodgers win their second World Series during his tenure, though he missed the 2024 postseason due to injury. Earlier this year, Kershaw represented Team USA in the World Baseball Classic before officially ending his playing career.
Reflecting on retirement in March, Kershaw said, "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."
Big Series Ahead
The Dodgers enter the three-game set in Atlanta with an 80-52 record, holding a nine-game lead in the NL West. They are coming off a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, extending their winning streak to six games. Atlanta, meanwhile, has the third-best record in the National League, trailing only the Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.
How each outlet told it
Heavy.
Framing: Emphasizes the MLB world's reaction to Kershaw's announcement, focusing on fan excitement and the announcement itself. — Excited and positive, supported by fan quotes like 'This is going to awesome!'
Facts Included:
Dodgers swept the Pirates on Sunday, extending winning streak to six games.
Dodgers have Monday off before a series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
Atlanta has the third-best record in the National League behind Los Angeles and the Chicago Cubs.
Kershaw will join Joe Davis and Kirsten Watson in the broadcast booth Tuesday as a color analyst for SportsNet LA.
Dodgers posted on social media: 'Tune in to SNLA Tuesday night when Joe Davis, Clayton Kershaw and Kirsten Watson call the game as the Dodgers take on the Braves. Coverage begins at 3 p.m. PT and first pitch at 4:15 p.m. PT.'
Fan reactions: 'Oh this is going to be GREAT,' 'MY GOAT IS ON THE BROADCAST TOMORROW,' 'Kersh AND Kirsten?? broadcast?? I’ve prayed for days like this,' 'I don’t know why Kersh is on the call but I. CANT. WAIT!' 'This is going to be awesome!'
Kershaw ended his MLB career after last season, helping the Dodgers win their second World Series title during his career.
Kershaw missed the Dodgers’ postseason run in 2024 due to injury and did not appear on their World Series roster.
Kershaw represented Team USA in the World Baseball Classic earlier this year before retiring.
Kershaw earned 11 All-Star selections, won three Cy Young Awards, led the majors in ERA five times, and finished with 223 wins, a 2.53 ERA, and 3,052 strikeouts.
Framing: Highlights Kershaw's new role in the context of the Braves series, emphasizing the transition from watching to hearing him. — Measured and celebratory, supported by noting his achievements and the intriguing element to the series.
Facts Included:
Dodgers spent the past 18 seasons watching Clayton Kershaw; now they’ll hear him.
Kershaw will be on the call for the Dodgers’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, as part of the Spectrum SportsNet LA (SNLA) broadcast.
Kershaw is a three-time Cy Young Award winner, 2014 National League MVP, and three-time World Series champion.
Kershaw will be joining Joe Davis and Kirsten Watson for pregame coverage and throughout the game.
Dodgers are heading to Atlanta with an 80-52 record, a nine-game lead in the NL West.
Framing: Describes the news as exciting, emphasizing the Braves series context. — Neutral and informative, supported by including a direct quote from Kershaw about retirement.
Facts Included:
Dodgers announced that Clayton Kershaw will be in the booth on SportsNet LA on Tuesday when they take on the Atlanta Braves in a critical three-game series at Truist Park.
Kershaw, Joe Davis, and Kirsten Watson will be the broadcast crew for Tuesday's game.
Kershaw will only do Tuesday's game, per The Athletic; Orel Hershiser will be on the call for the final two games in Atlanta.
This will be Kershaw's first game as a color analyst for SportsNet LA this season; he has done some media work this year, as a sideline reporter for NBC.
Kershaw retired from MLB at the conclusion of the 2026 season after winning his third World Series title with LA.
Kershaw took part in the 2026 World Baseball Classic before officially ending his playing career.
Kershaw's quote: 'There’s a freedom with retirement...' (March).
Coverage begins at 3 p.m. PT and first pitch at 4:15 p.m. PT.
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ClaimThe Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, extending their winning streak to six games.
ClaimClayton Kershaw will join Joe Davis and Kirsten Watson in the broadcast booth Tuesday as a color analyst for SportsNet LA for the Dodgers-Braves game.
ClaimThe Dodgers posted on social media: 'Tune in to SNLA Tuesday night when Joe Davis, Clayton Kershaw and Kirsten Watson call the game as the Dodgers take on the Braves. Coverage begins at 3 p.m. PT and first pitch at 4:15 p.m. PT.'
ClaimFans reacted on social media with comments including 'Oh this is going to be GREAT,' 'MY GOAT IS ON THE BROADCAST TOMORROW,' 'Kersh AND Kirsten?? broadcast?? I’ve prayed for days like this,' 'I don’t know why Kersh is on the call but I. CANT. WAIT!' and 'This is going to be awesome!'
ClaimDuring his career, Clayton Kershaw earned 11 All-Star selections, won three Cy Young Awards, led the majors in ERA five times, and finished with 223 wins, a 2.53 ERA, and 3,052 strikeouts.
ClaimThis will be Clayton Kershaw's first game as a color analyst for SportsNet LA this season; he has worked as a sideline reporter for NBC this year.
ClaimClayton Kershaw said 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.'