Dodgers Visit White House to Celebrate 2025 World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House on Thursday, July 23, to celebrate their 2025 World Series championship with President Donald Trump. The ceremony, held in the Rose Garden, marked the second consecutive year the team has made the visit after winning back-to-back titles.

The reigning champions received the traditional White House invitation following their dramatic Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays last October. The team was originally scheduled for the visit in early April but it was postponed due to scheduling conflicts. The Dodgers used an off day between series in Philadelphia and New York to make the trip, arriving in Washington on Wednesday night.

Most of the roster, including star pitcher-turned-special-assistant Clayton Kershaw, attended the afternoon event. Kershaw, who retired after the 2025 season, was acknowledged by President Trump during the ceremony. Trump praised Kershaw as a "winner" and later asked if he would return to pitch if needed, drawing laughter when Kershaw declined. The team presented Trump with a custom Dodgers jersey.

Two notable players were absent. Shortstop Mookie Betts chose to spend the day with his family following the...