Clayton Kershaw has officially retired from Major League Baseball (MLB), giving him time to reflect on a Hall of Fame-worthy career. The three-time World Series champion closed out an incredible era in 2025 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping secure back-to-back World Series titles.
The left-handed pitcher was the face of the historic Dodgers franchise for over a decade, witnessing the team transform from perennial underachievers to the most dominant organization in baseball. During that time, he became one of the most popular – and most respected – players in the sport.
Recently, Kershaw appeared on the Literally! with Rob Lowe podcast, where one of the main topics was the Dodgers dynasty and comparisons to the New York Yankees of the late 1990s and early 2000s. With the two MLB powerhouses on opposite coasts, the comparison was inevitable.
What Did Kershaw Say About the Dodgers Being Compared to the Yankees?
The former MLB pitcher offered a fascinating perspective, having grown up during the Yankees’ dominance and later playing a key role in building the modern Dodgers dynasty.
“I think that was the way the Yankees were. When I was growing up, the Yankees were the best team, in the World Series and winning all those. But I think that’s good for baseball. I really do. Having a team that you either love, because that’s your team, or you hate because they keep winning, that’s good for baseball. You don’t want to be indifferent. I think it’s good to have that. That’s what viewership is. I think this postseason, obviously with our Japan fanbase, and being in Canada, it was the highest-watched MLB postseason in a long time. So I think it’s all good for baseball.”
The Los Angeles Dodgers have embraced their role as baseball’s villains, fueling the league’s competitiveness as the team everyone wants to beat.
Unfortunately for the rest of MLB, Los Angeles shows no signs of slowing down and remains fully committed to championship contention for years to come.
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