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If this is Clayton Kershaw's last run with Dodgers, he's at peace with it

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw prefers not to think about it. Nevertheless, the next month might be Kershaw's last playing for the Dodgers, with the 35-year-old left-hander set for free agency — or, if he chooses, retirement — this coming offseason. As such, Saturday night could be his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium, if not his last time gracing the Chavez Ravine mound — though a ...
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Anaheim Angels in the first inning at Angel Stadium on June 20, 2023, in Anaheim, California.

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw prefers not to think about it.

Nevertheless, the next month might be Kershaw's last playing for the Dodgers, with the 35-year-old left-hander set for free agency — or, if he chooses, retirement — this coming offseason.

As such, Saturday night could be his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium, if not his last time gracing the Chavez Ravine mound — though a home start in the playoffs next month seems increasingly likely.

Either way, don't expect Kershaw to dwell on the possibility, or the Dodgers to stage some grand send-off.

"It's just all about trying to

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