Kershaw throws bullpen, Ferguson seen as long reliever

Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty ImagesI took a break from school at Arizona State to head down the road to Camelback Ranch. Here’s the latest news from Monday.

For the first time since February 20, Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen. He threw a 20-pitch session, with all the pitches being fastballs. He’ll throw another one soon, where he’ll incorporate some breaking pitches.

Kershaw and pitching coach Rick Honeycutt spoke with reporters following the bullpen session, here are some takeaways.

I asked Clayton Kershaw if pitching on Opening Day for the 9th consecutive season matters to him "Yes and No. Yes, because I have a little streak going and just the history behind it is pretty cool. No, the fact…