Dodgers Notes: Kershaw Back, Rookie Help from Vets, Buehler?

The latest and greatest Dodgers news from Thursday all in one place!

Clayton Kershaw made his return from a long absence and shoved against the Rockies for 5 innings. The Dodgers rode a Max Muncy home run and bases loaded walk to a 2-1 win in their first game of the homestand and will look to keep the momentum going on Friday, also known as Fernando Valenuela Day in Los Angeles.

Outside of Kersh, rookie center fielder James Outman opened up about his resurgent second half, thanking some veteran stars for taking him under their wings

Plus Walker Buehler was still the talk of Dodger Stadium one day after his live BP session in Arizona. In the words of Dave Roberts, "no news was good news" out of AZ.

Check out all the day's headlines below!

• Clayton Kershaw Excited to Return to LA Rotation
• Walker Buehler Sets Updated Target Return Date as September 1 Isn’t a Reality
• James Outman Reveals Which Veterans Have Mentored Him Most This Season
• Insider Thinks LA Signs Shohei Ohtani to Record Contract in Free Agency

More from Our Partners at Dodgers Nation

• City of LA Introduces ‘Fernando Valenzuela Day’ in August
• Dave Roberts Says Bullpen Could Look Much Different Come Postseason
• Insider Predicts Julio Urias Re-Signs With LA on Reasonable 5-Year Deal
• Tony Gonsolin Frustrated With Poor Stretch on the Mound

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Dodgers Social Media of the Day

Oh, the places you’ll go!pic.twitter.com/QiLthD9pMx

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) August 11, 2023

That’s five dubs in a row! pic.twitter.com/XcYU0g5gQu

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 11, 2023

Max Muncy now has 28 HRs on the year.

Every full season that Max has been healthy with the Dodgers he’s hit 30+ home runs and he’ll do it again this year.

Teams would line up around the block for that production.

Bounce-back year for Muncy in 2023 ✅

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— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) August 11, 2023

Idk who on Dodger Twitter needs to hear this but it’s Fernando. It’s Sandy. It’s Vin. It’s Tommy. It’s Jamie. It’s like five fingers that’ve held the culture and fabric of LA in the palm of their hands since way before some of us were born. This is bigger than effing stats. #34 pic.twitter.com/lBtzWMVLQl

— Len (@muddypistol) August 10, 2023