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Clayton Kershaw Retires, Welcomes Fifth Child, Prioritizes Family

12/24/2025

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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw retired after the 2025 season, ending an 18-year career with a third World Series title.
At age 37, he welcomed his fifth child, a daughter named Chloe Peach Kershaw, born December 19.
He announced the pregnancy during a Father's Day game, expressing excitement about having another girl.
Andrew Friedman offered him a role within the Dodgers organization.
Kershaw said he will stay connected but will prioritize fatherhood for now.

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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw retired after the 2025 season, ending an 18-year career with a third World Series title.
At age 37, he welcomed his fifth child, a daughter named Chloe Peach Kershaw, born December 19.
He announced the pregnancy during a Father's Day game, expressing excitement about having another girl.
Andrew Friedman offered him a role within the Dodgers organization.
Kershaw said he will stay connected but will prioritize fatherhood for now.