"The left-hander reportedly turned down a front office role with the Dodgers but will pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. After that, Kershaw may look to begin a broadcast career that would allow him to share valuable insights about the game with the viewing audience. According to Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, Kershaw is nearing a deal with NBCUniversal to become a studio analyst for its MLB coverage this season:"
"MLB previously announced a new three-year media rights contract with NBCUniversal that covers the 2026-2028 seasons. As part of the agreement, NBC became the new home of Sunday Night Baseball games and the Wild Card Series. NBC also reacquired the rights to MLB Sunday Leadoff and will air special events throughout the season, such as the Futures Game during All-Star week. NBC's first MLB broadcast will be an Opening Day matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Dodgers on Thursday, March 26."
Clayton Kershaw officially retired after 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will remain involved in baseball. He reportedly turned down a front office position with the Dodgers and will pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Kershaw is reportedly nearing a deal with NBCUniversal to serve as a studio analyst for MLB coverage this season. NBCUniversal's new 2026–2028 media rights include Sunday Night Baseball, the Wild Card Series, MLB Sunday Leadoff, and special events. NBC's first MLB broadcast will be Opening Day on March 26, which could host Kershaw's broadcast debut. Kershaw made two postseason relief appearances during the Dodgers' 2025 World Series run.
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