Kershaw Distracted By Negotiations

Barry Larkin breaks down how contract negotiations can affect a player's performance on the field.

Szymborski: Calculating Kershaw's worth

With Clayton Kershaw discussing a contract extension, Dan Szymborski calculates what he's actually worth. Considering the lefty has the best projection in the history of the ZiPS projection system, he's easily deserving of more than $200 million.

Kershaw calls negotiations leak a distraction

Clayton Kershaw says having to discuss ongoing contract negotiations has become a distraction after it was reported over the weekend that he was making progress on a landmark contract.

about 2 days ago |

Clayton Kershaw blames Dodgers for contract leak

Grading the week

It will be remembered as the week their feud with the Arizona Diamondbacks devolved into violence, but in many regards, it was just more of the same. The Dodgers haven't won more than two games in a row since the first week of the season.

about 2 days ago | Mark Saxon |

Do the Dodgers need to get Puig under control?

It has been suggested that Yasiel Puig's rage during Tuesday's brawl with the Arizona Diamondbacks is another sign of his immaturity and, in baseball terminology, questionable "makeup.

about 5 days ago | Mark Saxon |

Fantasy Facts - Clayton Kershaw is shutting down hitters with pitches up in the zone

Clayton Kershaw has held teams to a .176 average on pitches in or above the upper third of the strike zone; the league average on these pitches is .235. The Pirates hold a .206 average in at-bats that end in a pitch in or above the upper third of the strike zone.

Quick take: Diamondbacks 5, Dodgers 4

LOS ANGELES -- Apparently, the Los Angeles Dodgers could still learn a thing or two about grittiness. The Arizona Diamondbacks, the team that makes pluckiness an organizational philosophy, kept the Dodgers' season stuck on miserable with a ninth-inning comeback and a 5-4 win at Dodger Stadium on Monday night.

about 9 days ago | Mark Saxon |

MLB - Kershaw's Curve against lefties

Clayton Kershaw continues to get better, and one way that's evident in his dominance of lefty batters. Lefties are hitting .131/.209/.148 against Kershaw this season, an improvement of over 200 points of OPS from last season (.181/.268/.302). One difference - he's using his curveball more often against lefties, and having even greater success with it.