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Dodgers Baseball – A Legend Bows Out: Kershaw’s Final Curtain Call & Cubs Secure Wild Card
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Epic Finale: Dodgers Baseball Legend Kershaw Retires After 17 Years
The landscape of Dodgers baseball is set to change forever. In a moment that marks the end of an era, future first-ballot Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw has officially announced that the 2025 season will be his last. The Los Angeles Dodgers legend made the emotional revelation on Thursday, confirming that his upcoming regular-season home start will be his final one in front of the Chavez Ravine faithful.
On the popular Baseball Bar-B-Cast, guest host Dani Wexelman joined Jake Mintz to process the news and reflect on Kershaw’s incredible 18-year career, all spent with the Dodgers. The discussion was a powerful tribute to one of MLB’s greatest pitchers, looking back at a career filled with Cy Young Awards, a World Series championship, and a legacy of dominance that defined a generation of Dodgers baseball. The conversation also touched on his performance in this final campaign, a fitting farewell tour for a player of his stature.
But the baseball world never stops, and the show quickly pivoted from one major story to another: the Chicago Cubs have clinched a playoff spot. Locking down a National League Wild Card position, the Cubs have energized their fanbase. Jake and Dani broke down the team’s season, analyzing how they rallied to reach the postseason. The central question now is whether they have the necessary pieces for a deep postseason run. The duo dissected the team’s strengths and the obvious holes that need filling, while also highlighting the key players who propelled them to this point and who will be critical to any October success.
The news cycle didn’t stop there. The show also covered how the Cleveland Guardians are making the American League Wild Card race intensely interesting down the final stretch. In a surprising development, the possibility of Shohei Ohtani playing the outfield was discussed, showcasing his unparalleled versatility. Furthermore, veteran ace Justin Verlander announced he will return for another season, adding his name to the 2026 pitching market.
The episode then featured its beloved weekly segment, “The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.” This week’s highlights included the Seattle Mariners successfully challenging a shift rule play, Vanderbilt University making its baseball team wear logo-less uniforms for a peculiar reason, and Trea Turner’s practice being hilariously interrupted by a Lumineers concert.
All of this served as the perfect primer for the second-to-last weekend of the MLB regular season, ensuring fans are fully ready for the thrilling conclusion.