Clayton Kershaw wasn't expecting to be headed to his 11th career All-Star Game, let alone as a legacy pick. But he was nonetheless honored to get the nod to join baseball's best in Atlanta this week.

Fans and pundits, especially on social media, recently objected to Los Angeles Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw making the 2025 MLB All-Star Game as a Legacy Pick. Don’t count Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes among those displeased with Kershaw’s presence in Atlanta.

Will the future Hall of Famer be calling it quits after 2025? Here's why Kershaw was honored during this year's All-Star Game.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw earned a surprise MLB All-Star game nod through the “legend” pick but declined to comment on the honor.

Sign up here to get it every weekday morning.⚾️ NL wins All-Star Game in swing-off Monday night's Home Run Derby was so much fun that MLB decided to hold another one on Tuesday. ICYMI: The NL won the 95th Midsummer Classic,

The National League beat the American League in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game by winning the first ever Home Run Swing-Off.