LOS ANGELES, U.S. – A few months after announcing his retirement from professional baseball, the iconic pitcher Clayton Kershaw returns to Dodger Stadium, but this time in a different role: as a commentator.
The former Los Angeles Dodgers player joins the special broadcast of Opening Day on March 26th, in a doubleheader televised by NBC, where the Dodgers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks.
This event holds special significance for the Los Angeles organization, as the 2025 World Series flag will be raised, following consecutive championships after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games.
An Unforgettable Legacy
Clayton Kershaw finished his career in 2025 after 18 seasons with the Dodgers, leaving a legacy that positions him as a future Hall of Famer. During his career, he accumulated 11 All-Star selections, three Cy Young Awards, an NL MVP, and two World Series titles.
The lefty was also part of the United States team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, although he didn’t get to pitch before being replaced, marking the official end of his professional career.
In this new role, Kershaw will share the screen with the renowned narrator Bob Costas, while the broadcast will feature Jason Benetti as the main voice and analysts Orel Hershiser and Luis González.
The NBC network plans to maintain a rotation of commentators throughout the 2026 season in its Sunday Night Baseball coverage, incorporating baseball figures in each game.
In addition to the meeting in Los Angeles, the television station will also broadcast the match between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets, expanding the coverage of the season’s start.
A Significant Return
Kershaw’s return to the stadium where he built his legend not only represents the beginning of a new professional stage, but also a tribute to one of the most outstanding careers in the recent history of Major League Baseball.
Now, from the broadcast booth, he will remain part of the sport that made him an icon.
