Ross Stripling discusses challenges of life after baseball retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling, who announced his retirement last year, is facing challenges in adjusting to life after baseball. Stripling, a key part of the Dodgers during his career, struggles with the lack of daily structure following his departure from the game, which coincided with the birth of his third son. In an interview, he expressed feelings of agitation and a sense that something is 'out of whack' since leaving the sport. He is now seeking to rediscover a purpose beyond baseball, after a successful stint that included being named an All-Star in 2018.
- •Ross Stripling retired after nine seasons in MLB, including four with the Dodgers.
- •His career highlights include a 2018 All-Star selection and a 3.02 ERA that season.
- •Stripling struggles with agility post-retirement, finding it hard to adjust.
- •He retired the same day his third son was born.
- •Stripling seeks a new sense of purpose after a career in baseball.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Former All-Star, 8-Year Veteran Feels ‘Out Of Whack’ After Retirement Decision
"A homegrown Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star and World Series veteran offered a candid response about his personal struggles.
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