Clayton Kershaw’s Comeback Will Turn Resilient Dodgers into Elite NL Contender

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't merely tread water in Clayton Kershaw's absence. They went full Michael Phelps and splashed into the lead.

When Kershaw last pitched for the Dodgers on June 26—before his back betrayed him—they were 41-36, eight games behind the hated San Francisco Giants in the National League West.

Entering play Tuesday, L.A. sat in first place, 1.5 games up on San Francisco. 

That's partly because the Giants have stumbled, going 14-26 since...

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