NBC is reportedly closing in on a deal to bring retired Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw into its MLB studio coverage as the network expands its baseball presence.
LOS ANGELES -- NBC is in advanced talks with Clayton Kershaw to bring the recently retired Dodgers pitcher into the network’s MLB studio lineup, sources told Front Office Sports. Kershaw, a future Hall of Famer and three-time National League Cy Young Award winner, is expected to provide expert analysis on select broadcasts.
NBC is nearing a deal with Clayton Kershaw, per @sportsrapport.
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Kershaw would take on a role in the network’s MLB studio coverage.
Kershaw, 37, concluded an 18-year major league career with the Dodgers this past season, finishing with 223 wins, two World Series titles, and a reputation as one of the game’s most dominant pitchers. His transition into broadcasting comes as NBC ramps up its baseball coverage, aiming to reestablish itself as a primary destination for MLB content.
The Dodgers, fresh off adding stars like Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz, are set to be a central focus of NBC’s upcoming broadcasts. The network recently acquired the Sunday Night Baseball package, previously held by ESPN, which includes select games streamed on Peacock as well as the MLB Wild-Card round.
Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas, returning to NBC for the new baseball coverage, emphasized the network’s strategy during a recent media call, noting that Sunday nights are becoming “sports night year-round” with NFL, NBA, and MLB programming. “The media landscape has changed, it’s true. But the next two deals here allow Sunday night to become sports night year-round on NBC, Sunday Night Football, Sunday Night NBA, Sunday Night Baseball,” Costas said.
NBC’s move to feature Kershaw follows a broader trend of networks recruiting recently retired athletes for analysis roles. With his combination of on-field experience, credibility, and media-friendly presence, Kershaw is widely regarded as a prime candidate to elevate NBC’s MLB coverage and engage both casual fans and diehard followers of the game.
While an official announcement is pending, sources indicate that Kershaw’s involvement will include studio appearances around marquee matchups, particularly highlighting the Dodgers’ roster and playoff pursuits. If finalized, this role will mark the start of Kershaw’s post-playing career in broadcasting, continuing his influence on the sport in a new capacity.
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