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Dodgers Notes: Pitcher Out for Season, Giants Send Clayton Kershaw Message, Unfortunate Will Smith Update

Gabe Smallson|
Sep 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Sep 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitches during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants, 6-3, on Friday night and improved to 87-67 on the year. LA also clinched a playoff berth in what was future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw's final regular season start at Dodger Stadium.

In other news, a Dodgers reliever is out for the rest of the regular season in what has added to a brutal year for the pitching roster. Manager Dave Roberts didn't rule out a postseason return, but the diminished bullpen depth is still another tough blow.

Additionally, the Giants sent Kershaw a message ahead of facing off across from him on Friday. The bitter rivals of the Dodgers made sure to note the greatness of the southpaw in a social media post.

Finally, All-Star catcher Will Smith is at risk of missing the rest of the regular season. The backstop is still dealing with the effects of a hand contusion, with concern growing as October approaches.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Dodgers news (click the headline for the full article):

Dodgers Reliever Out for At Least Rest of Regular Season in Brutal Update

Rival Giants Send Message to Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw for Last Home Start

Dodgers' Will Smith Could Miss Rest of Regular Season

Dodgers Clinch Playoff Berth, Magic Number for NL West Shrinks After Win Over Giants

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Says Clayton Kershaw Could Pitch a Few More Seasons at High Level

Dodgers Teammates Heap Praise on Clayton Kershaw: 'Greatest Pitcher of Our Generation'

Dodgers Ticket Prices Soar Following Clayton Kershaw Retirement Announcement

Shohei Ohtani to Outfield? Dodgers Manager Answers

Dodgers’ Magic Number Shrinks as Padres Suffer Brutal Loss to White Sox

Dodgers Manager Makes Unfortunate Admission About Bullpen

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