Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement from Major League Baseball during LA’s championship campaign in 2025. According to a new report, Kershaw is nearing a deal to join NBC’s MLB studio crew, presumably for the 2026 season and beyond. Per @sportsrapport, Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw is nearing a deal to join NBC’s MLB studio crew. This brought his total World Series titles to three. He has committed to one final competitive outing, joining Team USA’s roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic as a reliever.