LHP Clayton Kershaw will start Sunday's Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at the Chicago Cubs. Kershaw will face the Cubs three days after he wrapped up the NL Division Series against the Washington Nationals, getting the final two outs in relief in the decisive Game 5. The Dodgers also announced Saturday that left-hander Rich Hill will get the start in Game 3 when the best-of-seven series shifts to Los Angeles. A three-time National League Cy Young Award winner, Kershaw did not face Chicago this season. He missed 2 1/2 months of the season while dealing with a back injury.

LHP Clayton Kershaw pitched in relief for the first time since 2009, getting two outs to earn the save in Game 5 of the NLDS at Washington.Kershaw started Game 4 for the Dodgers on Tuesday. So was he available to pitch in Game 5 on Thursday? "No. Absolutely not," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before the game. But Kershaw approached Roberts during the game when closer Kenley Jansen came on in the seventh. "I did the math," said Kershaw, who retired Daniel Murphy and Wilmer Difo for the final two outs with two runners on base as the Dodgers won 4-3 in the fifth and deciding game of the NL Division Series at Washington. "Clayton came to me in the seventh," Roberts said.

LHP Clayton Kershaw, who worked on three days' rest, struck out 11 but was charged with a season-high tying five runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings. He threw 110 pitches (76 strikes), the most he delivered since returning Sept. 9 from a herniated disk in his back. Kershaw also doubled and walked in three plate appearances. "I'm thankful that we pulled it out," said Kershaw, who recorded his fourth double-digit total in strikeouts in the playoffs. "I'm exhausted for one, just physically and mentally drained. But we get to live another day."

LHP Clayton Kershaw might get the start on three days' rest Tuesday. He gave up three runs and eight hits in five innings Friday but still got the win in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. However, the Dodgers lost the next two games.

LHP Clayton Kershaw gave up three runs and eight hits in five innings Friday but still got the win in Game 1 of the NLDS. "Clayton is the ultimate competitor. He didn't have his best stuff tonight," Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner said. "He went out and competed like he always does. The bullpen has been our backbone all season long."

CLEVELAND -- Corey Kluber pitched seven scoreless innings in his first start in 10 days because of a strained quad and combined with two relievers on a three-hit shutout as the Cleveland Indians blanked the Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Friday in Game 2 of their American League Division Series at Progressive Field.Cleveland got all the runs it needed in a four-run second inning that was capped by a three-run homer by Lonnie Chisenhall to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-5 series. Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday in Boston.Kluber, in his first career postseason start, held the American League's most prolific offense to three hits through seven innings. He was removed after walking the first batter and hitting the second in the eighth. Relievers Dan Otero and Bryan Shaw completed the shutout.Red Sox starter David Price came into the game hoping to reverse his dismal career postseason record, but instead fell to 0-8 as a starter and 2-8 with a 5.53 ERA overall.Blue Jays 5, Rangers 3ARLINGTON, Texas --... [More]

LHP Clayton Kershaw will get the ball to open the best-of-five National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals on Friday. Kershaw pitched a 4-1 win over the Nationals on June 20, allowing one run and six hits in seven innings. That improved his career record against Washington to 10-2 with a 2.02 ERA in 14 games (13 starts). He has struggled in the postseason, however, going 2-6 with a 4.59 ERA in 13 games (10 starts).

LHP Clayton Kershaw was the victim of a home run and two unearned runs in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Kershaw reported he felt great physically after the loss, which came in his final prep before the upcoming playoffs. The home run, by Giants LF Angel Pagan, was just the second off Kershaw in five games since he returned from a back injury last month.

LHP Clayton Kershaw makes an unlikely final pitch to win the National League Cy Young Award when he faces the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon. Kershaw (12-3) missed 10 weeks with a back injury and thus does not rank among the NL leaders in wins. But his 1.65 ERA would lead the league if he had met the innings requirement. Kershaw will be seeking to finish with a career-best ERA; his previous best was 1.77 in 2014. He's 18-7 with a 1.58 ERA in 34 career starts against the Giants.

LHP Clayton Kershaw tossed a three-hitter for seven scoreless innings in Saturday's win over the Rockies. Kershaw retired the first 11 batters he faced before Nolan Arenado singled with two outs in the fourth inning. Kershaw (12-3) struck out six and had no walks. He is 8-1 with a 1.08 ERA in 10 starts at home this season.

LHP Clayton Kershaw gave up an unearned run on three hits with seven strikeouts and a walk in six innings Monday during a no-decision against the Giants. Kershaw, who retired the final seven batters he faced, threw 88 pitches (62 strikes). He is unbeaten in his past six starts against the Giants, going 4-0 with a 1.34 ERA.

LHP Clayton Kershaw threw long toss before Sunday's game in preparation for a big start vs. San Francisco on Monday. This will be his third start since returning from back problems. Kershaw does not face any pitch-count restrictions. "He's not in rehab mode," manager Dave Roberts said. "I know he's looking forward to tomorrow. We all are. We'll just continue to manage him as we always would."

LHP Clayton Kershaw took a no-decision in his second start since returning from a back injury as he allowed one hit and struck out five in five scoreless innings Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. It was his seventh career start with at least five scoreless innings and one hit or fewer, which is the most in the majors since 2008. Kershaw threw 64 pitches, but he threw about 16 more in a simulated game during the second rain delay in the middle of the fifth, which lasted 48 minutes. "We were in constant contact with the grounds crew, constant contact with the training staff," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "Obviously, Clayton and we felt comfortable for him with that delay to go out there for the fifth."

LHP Clayton Kershaw was activated from the 60-day disabled list and pitched against the Marlins Friday night, giving up two runs and five hits in three innings. Kershaw had been on the disabled list since June 30 with a herniated disc.Kershaw said he felt fine physically."I was able to throw strikes," he said. "They just weren't quality strikes."

LHP Clayton Kershaw will return to the Dodgers' rotation Friday night in Miami against the Marlins. Kershaw, who last pitched June 26, has been on the disabled list since June 30 with a herniated disc. During his rehabilitation assignment at Class A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday night, Kershaw collected five strikeouts in three innings while throwing 34 pitches, allowing no walks and conceding an infield single. Kershaw's fastball ranged from 90-94 mph.

LHP Clayton Kershaw is expected to return the Dodgers' rotation on Friday against the Miami Marlins, according to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw has been sidelined since June 26 with a herniated disc in his back. He returned the mound on Saturday in a rehab start for the Dodgers' Class-A affiliate, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Kershaw struck out five in his three innings of work, allowing one hit and no runs on 34 pitches, including 23 strikes.

LHP Clayton Kershaw (herniated disk) pitched three scoreless innings Saturday in a rehab appearance for Class A Rancho Cucamonga.Kershaw threw 34 pitches, collected five strikeouts and permitted no walks and an infield single. The left-hander's fastball ranged from 90-94 mph. The game was Kershaw's first since June 26, when he pitched against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The three-time winner of the National League's Cy Young Award has been on the disabled list since June 30.

LHP Clayton Kershaw (herniated disk) will make a rehab start Saturday at Class A Rancho Cucamonga. Kershaw, who is scheduled to pitch three innings, has missed the past two months. The three-time Cy Young winner could return to the rotation next week.

LHP Clayton Kershaw (herniated disk) threw two innings in a simulated game at Dodger Stadium. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Kershaw, who last pitched June 26 for the Dodgers, was feeling fine physically but would likely need to make a rehab start for one of the minor league affiliates in the playoffs to build up arm strength rather than return to the Dodgers' rotation immediately. He figures to work four or five innings in the minors, according to Friedman. "I think it'll take a little bit of time to build him up for him to be strong through September and hopefully October as well," Friedman said.

LHP Clayton Kershaw (mild disc herniation) will participate in a simulated game Tuesday at Dodger Stadium along with RHP Brandon McCarthy (right hip stiffness) and LHP Brett Anderson (left index finger blister). Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers will see how Kershaw, who last pitched for Los Angeles on June 26, comes out of the simulated game before deciding whether he starts in a minor league rehab game or returns to the Dodgers' rotation. "We've got a couple different scenarios," Roberts said. "So depending on how he comes out of it tomorrow, we'll make a decision." Asked whether it was plausible that Kershaw goes from the simulated game to the Dodgers' rotation, Roberts said it was. Hitters from the Dodgers' Class A Rancho Cucamonga affiliate will be brought to Los Angeles to face Kershaw, McCarthy and Anderson.