A former New York Yankees draft pick and key member of the trade that landed a star slugger, sent a message about retiring at age 29.

Three-time World Series champion Clayton Kershaw pushed back on critics, reflecting on how the Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent dominance mirrors the New York Yankees’ 1990s–2000s dynasty.

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Dodgers vs. Yankees. Los Angeles vs. New York. Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge. The Dodgers came back against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole and capitalized on several defensive miscues to win Game 5, 7-6, and capture their eighth World Series championship.

Winning the World Series is the dream every baseball team chases, although only a few could turn that dream into reality. After the Dodgers claimed their ninth championship in 2025, they joined the Red Sox and A’s in a tie for third all-time. From the ...