Clayton Kershaw’s next chapter in baseball may be taking shape in front of a camera rather than on the mound.

According to multiple reports, NBC is closing in on a deal that would bring the retired Dodgers ace into its MLB studio coverage as the network prepares for a major return to the sport.

Kershaw, who retired following the 2025 season, spent all 18 years of his career with Los Angeles and leaves the game as one of the most accomplished pitchers of his generation.

The three-time National League Cy Young Award winner compiled 223 career victories, captured two World Series championships, and built a résumé that all but guarantees a plaque in Cooperstown.

NBC’s interest in Kershaw comes at a pivotal moment for the network, which is reestablishing itself as a major player in baseball broadcasting.

Beginning next season, NBC will air Sunday night MLB games, select Sunday morning contests on Peacock, and the league’s Wild Card round after taking over the package previously held by ESPN.

Adding Kershaw to the studio would give NBC an instantly recognizable voice with deep postseason experience and credibility among players and fans alike.

He has long been viewed as a natural fit for television, drawing praise for his thoughtful interviews and ability to articulate pitching strategy in accessible terms.

The Dodgers are expected to remain a focal point of NBC’s coverage, particularly after the club bolstered an already star-studded roster by acquiring Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz.

With Los Angeles coming off back-to-back World Series titles, Kershaw’s insight into the organization he helped define for nearly two decades could become a major draw for viewers.

NBC has already announced that legendary broadcaster Bob Costas will return to host its MLB studio programming, signaling the network’s intent to blend established media figures with modern baseball voices.

Costas recently described NBC’s broader vision of turning Sunday nights into a year-round sports destination, anchored by football, basketball, and now baseball.

While NBC has not officially commented on Kershaw’s potential role, a deal would mark the first step in his post-playing career and allow him to remain closely connected to the game.

For NBC, landing Kershaw would be another significant move as it reshapes its MLB coverage for a new era.

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