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New York Times
a day ago
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- New York Times
MLB logo patch from Clayton Kershaw's 3,000th strikeout jersey to be put into a baseball card
Clayton Kershaw became just the 20th pitcher in Major League history to reach 3,000 career strikeouts on Wednesday night, and on Thursday Topps announced that the MLB logo patch from the back of the jersey he wore as he did it will be going into a one-of-a-kind baseball card. The card is part of the Topps Dynasty Black brand, which began with cards bearing memorabilia from the game where Shohei Ohtani hit his 50th home run and stole his 50th base last season to become the first member of the 50/50 club. The Kershaw MLB logo patch card will be autographed and a redemption card for it will be sent in a randomly selected order of the print-to-order Topps Now card made to commemorate Kershaw's 3,000th strikeout. BREAKING: The game-worn MLB Logoman from Clayton Kershaw's 3,000th strikeout is going into a 1/1 Dynasty Black trading card. One lucky collector who buys the Topps Now base card will receive this 1/1 card with their order. — Topps (@Topps) July 3, 2025 League logo patches are arguably the piece of memorabilia put into cards that is most coveted by collectors. NBA, NFL, and MLB cards bearing these patches have sold for millions, including the Topps Dynasty Black card with the MLB logo patch from Ohtani's 50/50 game-used pants that sold at auction for $1,067,500 in March. That was nearly double the second most expensive Ohtani card ever. Ohtani's first million dollar card! Last night the 2024 Topps Shohei Ohtani Black Dynasty '50/50' Relic 1/1 sold for $1,067,500, a record price for any Ohtani card — Heritage Auctions Sports (@Heritage_Sport) March 30, 2025 Although this will only be the fourth Topps Dynasty Black card made to date (the previous three all included pieces of Ohtani's pants and batting gloves from the 50/50 game), the series has already established itself as the most exclusive in the sports card industry, since each card includes pieces of hall-of-fame-worthy items from historic milestone events. Advertisement Kershaw's most expensive publicly sold card to date was his 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks Autographs Red Refractor (of which only five were made) with a BGS Pristine 10 card grade and 10 autograph grade, which went for $123,221.22 at auction in November of last year. This Topps Dynasty Black card is almost certain to sell for multiples of that if it reaches the secondary market. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage. When you click or make purchases through our links, we may earn a commission.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dodgers' legend Clayton Kershaw makes unsurprising retirement decision
The Los Angeles Dodgers saw legendary pitcher Clayton Kershaw notch his 3,000th career strikeout on Wednesday night. He spoke about the achievement and his career after the game. Kershaw struck out Vinny Capra looking to pick up the milestone in the sixth inning. Kershaw has been with the Dodgers since 2008 and has never put on another team's uniform. After the game, he unsurprisingly confirmed he would retire with the Dodgers. Advertisement "The Dodgers have stuck with me," Kershaw told reporters after the game. "It hasn't been all roses. I'm super grateful now. To say that I got to spend my whole career here, and I will spend my whole career here. I have a lot more appreciation." Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in history to reach 3,000 strikeouts. He became just the fourth left-handed pitcher to do so, joining Randy Johnson, CC Sabathia and Steve Carlton. Kershaw started the season on the injured list, but he has been a key player since his return. The Dodgers' rotation is dealing with multiple injuries, but the 37-year-old future Hall of Famer has brought some stability. Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Rōki Sasaki and Tony Gonsolin are all on the injured list. Since his return, Kershaw has a 3.43 ERA. However, he has a 2.66 ERA in his last eight starts. Follow The Sporting News On WhatsApp The Dodgers are 7-2 with Kershaw on the mound. He is a three-time Cy Young Award winner, five-time ERA champion, 10-time All-Star and former MVP. He has started 438 games for the Dodgers and is looking to help the Dodgers win back-to-back championships. More MLB: Phillies-Red Sox trade pitch brings Alex Bregman to Philadelphia
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
WATCH: Clayton Kershaw's Heartfelt Moment After Dodgers Game
WATCH: Clayton Kershaw's Heartfelt Moment After Dodgers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw etched his name into baseball history by becoming the 20th pitcher in MLB history to record 3,000 career strikeouts, making him just the fourth lefty to hit the mark. Advertisement Kershaw entered the game needing just three strikeouts. He fanned Miguel Vargas and Lenyn Sosa, then punched out Vinny Capra with a nasty slider on the outside corner on his 100th pitch, sealing the milestone on the final out of the sixth inning. The packed Dodger Stadium crowd poured a six-minute ovation for one of the game's all-time greats. However, after the game, Kershaw may have had his sweetest moment with his family. The 37-year-old is in his 18th MLB season after debuting with the Dodgers in 2008. He has racked up a record of 216-94, with a 2.51 career ERA, a three-time NL Cy Young award winner, a 2014 NL MVP, and last but not least, a World Series Champion. Advertisement Kershaw joins Randy Johnson, CC Sabathia, and Steve Carlton among left-handers. Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) acknowledges the crowd after striking out Chicago White Sox third baseman Vinny Capra (41) for his 3000th career strike at Dodger Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images According to Sarah Langs of Kershaw has struck out 959 batters throughout his career. Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are the only other active pitchers to hit the mark. Kershaw becomes the 20th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts, most recently done in 2021 by Scherzer. The Dodgers' superstar currently has a 3.43 ERA this season with a 4-0 record in nine starts for Los Angeles. He has 32 total strikeouts in 2025. Related: Dodgers' Dave Roberts Gives Injury Update on Roki Sasaki This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw joins elite group in MLB history after reaching 3,000 career strikeouts
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw reached rarefied air on Wednesday night, becoming the 20th player ever to reach 3,000 strikeouts for his career. It was a suspenseful night at a sold-out Dodger Stadium considering Kershaw had just two strikeouts against the Chicago White Sox when he entered the sixth inning. He had 2,999 strikeouts, and had already gotten two outs in the frame with his pitch count reaching triple digits. But, on that 100th pitch, Kershaw got Vinny Capra to strike out and the crowd went ballistic. Kershaw was able to savor the moment, as play stopped with a full standing ovation from both dugouts and the crowd to celebrate the occasion. "It's a little bit harder when you're trying to strike people out," Kershaw said after the 5-4 victory by Los Angeles, per ESPN. "I never really had to do that before." The victory was also a come-from-behind effort, with Freddie Freeman delivering a walk-off single in the ninth inning when the Dodgers needed three runs to win. After the game, Kershaw was seen with a champagne flute in the clubhouse, where ESPN reported he told everyone that his accomplishment wouldn't mean anything without them celebrating with him. In the hallowed 20-man group, Kershaw is only the fourth left-hander to have reached 3,000 strikeouts. He joins Randy Johnson, Steve Carlton and CC Sabathia on that list. Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander are the only active pitchers with Kershaw to have accomplished the feat. Manager Dave Roberts made it a point to let Kershaw go as long as he could to make sure he accomplished his goal at home. "I was going to give him every opportunity to do it at home," Roberts said. It took him awhile – Kershaw said he "would've rather just gotten it done in the first" – but the satisfaction was clear on Kershaw's face after Capra was set down on strikes. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
The Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- The Independent
A slider, a milestone, and a heartfelt thank you: Clayton Kershaw's 3,000th strikeout
Clayton Kershaw etched his name further into baseball history on Wednesday night, becoming only the 20th pitcher to reach 3,000 career strikeouts. The Los Angeles Dodgers star achieved the monumental feat when Vinny Capra of the Chicago White Sox took a slider for a called third strike, marking the final out of the sixth inning. The significance of the milestone was not lost on Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who remarked before the game, "It's the last box for Clayton to check in his tremendous career. He's never been a person to look for kind of acknowledgment or attention, but he's earned that whether he likes it or not." The sellout crowd of 53,536 rose to their feet, roaring their appreciation as the 37-year-old left-hander walked off the mound. Kershaw paused, doffed his cap, and waved to his wife and four children in the stands, patting his chest and mouthing, "Thank you," as teammates briefly held back to allow him to soak in the cheers. The game was momentarily halted for nearly six minutes, a gap that included a tribute video honouring Kershaw's 18-year career, spent entirely with the Los Angeles franchise. He now joins an elite group of active pitchers with over 3,000 strikeouts, alongside Justin Verlander of San Francisco (3,468) and Max Scherzer of Toronto (3,412), and is only the fourth left-hander to reach the mark. The historic 3,000th strikeout came on Kershaw's season-high 100th pitch of the night, a slider to Capra, the White Sox's ninth hitter, who was retired on four pitches. Plate umpire Jim Wolf, brother of Kershaw's former teammate Randy Wolf, made the call. This was the 251st strikeout of Kershaw's career caught by Will Smith. Roberts had indicated he would manage the three-time Cy Young Award winner differently with the milestone in sight. This was evident as Kershaw jogged out for the sixth, having already thrown 92 pitches with just two strikeouts, needing three to make history. He secured his 2,999th strikeout in the fifth, retiring Lenyn Sosa on three pitches with a 72-mph curveball. Earlier, in the third, Miguel Vargas became his 2,998th victim, swinging and missing on another 72-mph curveball from his former Dodgers teammate. Despite the personal triumph, the White Sox were aggressive against Kershaw, who gave up a two-run homer to Austin Slater and two more runs, leaving Chicago with a 4-2 lead after six innings. The historic moment also followed an injury scare for Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy, who had to be helped off the field after injuring his left leg tagging out Michael A. Taylor on a steal attempt. Kershaw's achievement comes at a crucial time, as he provides much-needed stability to a Dodgers pitching staff decimated by injuries this season. "It's just again a reminder for me, for anyone, to never bet against that guy," Roberts affirmed. "It doesn't matter — health, stuff — he's going to will himself to doing whatever the team needs." After a challenging first start of the season, where he allowed five runs over four innings following knee and foot surgeries last offseason, Kershaw has since held opposing batters to a .222 average. Roberts praised his contribution: "The first three months of the season, we've needed some length from the starter. Once he kind of got his footing after the first few, he's done everything and more that we've needed. That doesn't go unnoticed." While age and less dominant stuff have changed his approach, Kershaw remains stubbornly determined, relying on craftiness honed over 18 seasons and a slider that can still deceive. "I've seen him grow more than any player," Roberts reflected. "Hasn't lost the compete, but I think that the world is not as black and white as he used to see it. I think that his edges are softer, I think that fatherhood, Father Time, does that to a person." In his prime from 2010 to 2015, Kershaw led the National League in ERA five times, strikeouts three times, and wins twice. His 2014 season was particularly stellar, finishing with a 21-3 record, 1.77 ERA, and 233 strikeouts, earning him both the Cy Young and Most Valuable Player awards in the National League. This season, the Texas-born pitcher also tied the franchise record for most seasons in Dodger blue, joining outfielder Zack Wheat and shortstop Bill Russell.
