"He wants curveball again. Alright, fine." Kersh mic'd up was so good. 😂 https://t.co/8IWVCryL20
Clayton Kershaw mic'd up is legendary 😂 https://t.co/z4ye3ESuxI
'I Don't Throw a Cutter!' Mic'd Up Clayton Kershaw Rejects John Smoltz's Pitch Request Mid-Windup During All-Star Game https://t.co/DBWL9r1wCx
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw, 37, delivered a cameo performance in his 11th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta, a night many observers believe could be his last Midsummer Classic. Wearing a live microphone for Fox’s broadcast, the three-time Cy Young Award winner provided real-time commentary while facing just two hitters in the second inning. Kershaw induced a line-out from Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and then struck out Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before National League skipper Dave Roberts removed him to a standing ovation. During the exchange with the booth, Kershaw ribbed analyst John Smoltz—“I don’t throw a cutter, Smoltzy!”—and, upon reaching the dugout, jokingly shouted “Suck it, Big Dumper,” a nod to Raleigh’s nickname. The brief, light-hearted appearance, witnessed by his family in the stands, underscored speculation that the 17-year veteran is approaching the end of a decorated career spent entirely with Los Angeles.