Los Angeles Dodgers star, Clayton Kershaw, made headlines recently for subtly calling out the Houston Astros for their involvement in the 2017 sign-stealing scandal. During a postgame interview, Kershaw was asked about the upcoming game against the Astros, and his response, while calm, delivered a clear jab at the controversial cheating incident.
“Well, you know, they’ve been a good team for a while,” Kershaw said with a smirk. “I guess it helps when you know what’s coming.” The comment drew laughter from the reporters in the room, with many taking it as a lighthearted yet pointed reminder of the scandal that rocked Major League Baseball.
Kershaw’s nonchalant delivery of the remark seemed to perfectly match his public persona. Known for his professionalism on and off the field, Kershaw rarely engages in trash talk, but his subtle dig didn’t go unnoticed. The 2017 Astros scandal, in which the team was found to have used a system to illegally steal signs during their championship-winning season, is still a sensitive subject for many players, especially those from the Dodgers, who lost to the Astros in the World Series that year.
While Kershaw didn’t elaborate further, his comment is sure to stir conversation ahead of the upcoming matchup between the two teams. The Astros have faced plenty of criticism and heckling from players and fans alike since the scandal came to light in 2020. For Dodgers fans, Kershaw’s remark may serve as a reminder of what could have been in 2017, as they continue to show disdain for the Astros’ tainted v
ictory.
