The Strike Zone | SI.com Nov 18, 2013
Is Clayton Kershaw better right now than Sandy Koufax? No (not yet). More valuable? Yes
Forty-seven years ago today, on Nov. 18, 1966, Sandy Koufax announced his retirement from baseball due to chronic arthritis in his left elbow. It was a shocking decision given that Koufax had been the most dominant pitcher in baseball over the previous four seasons. From 1963 to ’66, he had averaged a 24-7 record, 307 […]
Dodgers Report | ESPN Los Angeles Nov 18, 2013
Winter wish list: Starting Pitching
For a team picked by many to win the World Series next year, the Dodgers aren’t exactly the complete package just yet. At the top of their priority list for offseason upgrades is completing a starting rotation that only has three bankable pitchers at the moment. Granted, “bankable,” might be an understatement for a trio that includes two Cy Young winners (including a two-time winner) and a Rookie of the Year contender. But beyond Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke and Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Dodgers have nothing but questions.
All Things Rockies | Denver Post Nov 16, 2013
Dodgers Clayton Kershaw well deserving of Branch Rickey Award
Saturday night, Clayton Kershaw was in Denver to receive the Branch Rickey Award -- for service above self -- presented by the Rotary Club of Denver.
Sons of Steve Garvey Nov 15, 2013
The State of Clayton Kershaw
The back page of today's LA Times sports section.From "Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw in special company with Sandy Koufax " by Bill Shaikin at the LA TImes: Kershaw said there have been no contract talks since the season ended. "Right now, I'm in L.A. for one more year, regardless," he said. "That's as far as I look." He said he loves L.A., and he believes the Dodgers can win the World Series. But he declined to make the one declaration the Dodgers and their fans would most love to hear. He would not say L.A. was his first choice. The Dodgers might be funded by Big Insurance, but the Texas Rangers...
Orange County Register Nov 14, 2013
Kershaw finishes 7th in NL MVP voting
One day after winning the National League Cy Young Award for the second time in the past three seasons, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw finished seventh in the NL MVP voting. Four Dodgers received votes on the 10-place ballot behind winner Andrew...
Padres Public Nov 14, 2013
That’s Baseball: Defeating a Cy Young winner
Yesterday Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers received recognition as the best pitcher in the National League when he was awarded the 2013 CY Young award. It was Kershaw’s second CY Young, interrupted only by a second place finish to R.A. Dickey last season. Kershaw finished with a 16-9 record for the National League West champion Dodgers but the W/L record barely does the lefty justice. He led the league in ERA (1.83), the lowest for a left-hander since Sandy Koufax posted a 1.73 ERA in 1966 during his final season. Kershaw also led the National League in strikeouts (232) ... Read...
Halos Heaven Nov 14, 2013
Thursday Halolinks: Cy Young Awards Missing Halo, MVP Announced Today
For the first time in the last couple years, the Cy Young awards are missing an Angel. Today's the big day when they announce the winners of the Most Valuable Player awards, but yesterday was Cy Young results day. Everyday is Halolinks day thought: Another day, another award announcement. Yesterday's award winners were for the 2013 Cy Young. You know, the two pitchers who the baseball writers tell us were the best last season...Clayton Kershaw, Max Scherzer win 2013 Cy Young Awards - MLB.com. "Both products of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft's first round won with dominance similar...
Nats Insider | CSN Washington Nov 14, 2013
Jordan Zimmermann places 7th in NL Cy Young voting
In what should come as no surprise to anyone, Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers took home the 2013 NL Cy Young award, the second time in three years he’s been given the honor. Kershaw was dominant, going 16-9 with a 1.83 ERA. His ERA topped the NL for the third consecutive year and led all…
Sons of Steve Garvey Nov 14, 2013
Kershaw Wins Award...for Being Adorable
Well I might just be the proudest person ever! What a fun memorable night! pic.twitter.com/ufgRyhVZEg— Ellen Kershaw (@ellenkershaw) November 14, 2013
Fish@Bat Nov 13, 2013
RT @Manny_Navarro: @fishatbat Only NL pitcher more consistent was Kershaw. But what a special year for @josefernandez77 What he did in All-…
RT @Manny_Navarro: @fishatbat Only NL pitcher more consistent was Kershaw. But what a special year for @josefernandez77 What he did in All-…
Sacramento Bee Nov 13, 2013
Kershaw, Scherzer easily win Cy Young Awards
Clayton Kershaw has two Cy Young Awards by age 25 and one runner-up finish. He just posted baseball's lowest ERA in 13 years and became the third pitcher since 1900 to lead the majors in that category for three consecutive seasons. FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2013, file photo, Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer watches a pitch to an Oakland Athletics batter in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit. Scherzer won the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013. FILE - In this July 21, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers a pitch...
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Nov 13, 2013
Jose Fernandez third in NL Cy Young voting
Jose Fernandez had a good idea he would be named National League Rookie of the Year Monday. What he didn't expect was a third-place finish in the Cy Young voting Wednesday. Clayton Kershaw won his second Cy Young Award in three years, finishing ahead of Cardinals' right-hander Adam Wainwright and Fernandez, who did not receive any first-place votes.
New York Daily News Nov 13, 2013
Mets' Harvey fourth in NL Cy Young voting; Kershaw wins
Mets ace Matt Harvey finished tied for fourth in the balloting for the National League Cy Young Award Wednesday along with Braves closer Craig Kimbrel. Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was the winner, getting 29 of the 30-first-place votes.
Orange County Register Nov 13, 2013
Dodgers' Kershaw wins second Cy Young
Though his actions – particularly his intense work ethic between starts – speak otherwise, Clayton Kershaw has never been willing to publicly embrace the pursuit of greatness. “I haven't been playing very long,” the Dodgers ace said earlier...
Dodgers Blog | Orange County Register Nov 13, 2013
Kershaw: No talks on contract extension yet
The fact that the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw would at some point reach agreement on a contract extension that will make Kershaw the highest-paid pitcher in baseball history -- and link him with the franchise throughout his prime years -- has seemed...
