LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw made an important discovery this year as he reclaimed his place as one of the best pitchers in baseball: When he wasn't on the mound, he could be a normal person, even on days he pitched.
Suddenly, Kershaw was smiling before his starts. He was talking more to his catchers. He was sharing laughs with them on the bench.
"I think you do enjoy it a little bit more," Kershaw said in September.
