Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw is a top target for NBC and Peacock's new Major League Baseball broadcast package, according to sources. The retired Dodgers pitcher, who won three World Series with Los Angeles, would likely contribute to select events if a deal is reached. NBC begins its coverage this season with Sunday Night Baseball and playoff games.
Clayton Kershaw, who retired at age 37 after an illustrious 18-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, is drawing interest from NBC and Peacock for a studio analyst role in their upcoming MLB broadcasts. Sources briefed on the discussions told The Athletic that Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner with a 223-96 record and 2.53 ERA, would focus on select events rather than full-time duties. The Dodgers captured three World Series titles during his tenure, including the most recent one that capped his playing days.
NBC is set to air Sunday Night Baseball starting this season, along with the first round of the MLB playoffs, following the end of ESPN's partnership with the league. Peacock will stream Sunday Morning Baseball exclusively, while nighttime games appear on NBC from the end of the NBA season through the NFL's start. The network's inaugural broadcast on March 26 features the Dodgers raising their championship banner against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
On the play-by-play front, Fox's Jason Benetti emerges as a strong candidate to lead NBC's coverage, given his prior experience with the network and current contract's final year. Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown is another potential hire. Meanwhile, former Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto is also attracting attention from networks this offseason. Netflix enters MLB broadcasting with a limited slate, including Opening Day, the Home Run Derby, and the Field of Dreams Game.
Kershaw's transition to the studio could leverage his deep baseball insight, though no deal has been confirmed. NBC declined to comment on the talks.
