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Dodgers attend White House ceremony to celebrate World Series title, aim for three-peat
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Dodgers attend White House ceremony to celebrate World Series title, aim for three-peat

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Los Angeles Dodgers attended a White House ceremony on July 24 to commemorate their 2025 World Series championship.
  • Manager Dave Roberts expressed the team's ambition to win a third consecutive title, while owner Mark Walter hopes for a return next year.
  • The event included players like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and honored retiring pitcher Clayton Kershaw.

The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House on July 24 to celebrate their 2025 World Series championship, marking their third visit in six years. The team, currently on an East Coast road trip, received a formal invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the ceremony in the Rose Garden.

We made kind of a little bit of a last-minute decision to come home and celebrate with friends and family while it's still fresh.

— Ryan FoxFox discusses his decision to return to New Zealand shortly after winning the British Open.

Manager Dave Roberts highlighted the team's achievement of winning back-to-back championships for the first time in 25 years and declared their intention to pursue a third consecutive title. Owner Mark Walter echoed this sentiment, expressing pride in the team's accomplishments and a desire to return to the White House next year.

I'm definitely not fresh at the moment ... but excited to be home.

— Ryan FoxFox describes his state upon arriving home after his major victory.

The event honored key players, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and also recognized retiring pitcher Clayton Kershaw. President Trump engaged in lighthearted banter with Kershaw, playfully asking if he could still pitch if the team needed him. The team presented Trump with a custom World Series ring and a personalized Dodgers jersey.

I will just spend some time with mum and dad. I'll get the trophy out of the case and show it off.

— Ryan FoxFox outlines his immediate plans upon returning to New Zealand.

During the ceremony, President Trump acknowledged the team's championship journey, mentioning several key players who contributed to their success. The Dodgers showcased both the 2024 and 2025 World Series trophies and received commemorative coins from the President. The team's visit underscores their status as a dominant force in Major League Baseball.

They think it's their trophy.

— Ryan FoxFox humorously talks about his daughters' reaction to the Claret Jug.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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