Clayton Kershaw has faced some brutal losses in his career, but nothing quite prepared him for an unexpected betrayal. The Dodgers’ ace, a legend on the mound, found himself blindsided—not by a rival’s fastball, but by something far more personal. In a sport where loyalty is everything, Kershaw just learned the hard way that even his inner circle isn’t sacred.
Clayton Kershaw had a side gig, and this has surprised most MLB fans. Kershaw is now known for his curveballs, but in his younger days, he was known for a different thing. He was known for his skills in music and did that pretty well. This led him to meet one of his favorite bands, but it did not go as expected.
During an interview with MLB Network, Clayton Kershaw revealed one of the things that stung him the most. He said, “That was upsetting to know that he was a big Padre fan. That was really upsetting.” And by “he”, Kershaw means the lead singer of the band blink-182.
He said that during his high school days, he played drums and was pretty good at it. This led him to become a part of a blink-182 cover band. He also says that he was a big fan of the band but later got kicked out as he did not know many songs. But learning that he was with a Padre fan at that time felt like a dagger to his heart.
This rivalry is as personal as it gets for Kershaw. The Dodgers and the Padres have been vying for each other for many years now, and Kershaw clearly shows where his loyalty lies. For Kershaw, this wasn’t just about music; it was a big part of his life. He has shown that he is never going to give up on the place that has never given up on him.
If there’s one thing Kershaw won’t tolerate, it’s Padres fandom infiltrating his past. The man has given everything to the Dodgers, and finding out he once jammed with the enemy? That’s a betrayal no drum solo can fix.
Clayton Kershaw is almost ready for the 2025 MLB season
Clayton Kershaw isn’t rushing back, but let’s be honest—baseball just feels incomplete without him on the mound. After spending months rehabbing, the Dodgers’ ace is inching closer to his return, and the league has been put on notice. He may not be 100% yet, but if history has taught us anything, it’s that Kershaw at 80% is still better than most pitchers at their peak.
With the spring already halfway through and the Tokyo Series inching closer, Kershaw is oiling up his arm. According to him, he is not 100% there but has been able to throw off the mound a couple of times in training.
Kershaw will not be throwing any games in the Cactus League and is in rehab but assures us that he will be on the 60-day IL list at the start of the season. He also estimates that by May, he will be fully ready to pitch. This is more likely to happen as he has not had any complications during this period.
If all goes well, Clayton Kershaw will be back on the mound by May, ready to remind the league why he’s a future Hall of Famer. The Dodgers can afford to wait—because when Kershaw returns, it won’t just be a comeback. It’ll be a warning.
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