Dodgers plan White House visit after 2025 World Series win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the White House on July 23 to honor their 2025 World Series victory. This visit comes after the team initially did not attend the traditional event, citing a busy schedule. There were suggestions that the earlier decision might have had political implications, though those have been dismissed. The Dodgers are having a successful season, currently holding the best record in MLB at 65%. This visit follows a longstanding tradition of World Series champions making the trip to Washington, D.C.
- •Dodgers won the 2025 World Series in November.
- •The White House visit is scheduled for July 23.
- •Initial absence was attributed to scheduling conflicts.
- •Dodgers currently have a 65% win rate this season.
- •Team emphasizes tradition over politics.
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"After winning the 2025 World Series back in November, the Los Angeles Dodgers never made it to the White House, as is custom. The team cited a busy schedule as the primary reason for the decision, but there were some suggestions that the decision might have been political.
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