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Dodgers Set for White House Visit to Celebrate Victory

2/5/2026

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to visit the White House to celebrate their World Series victories, though no date has been set and the invitation remains unofficial.
Stan Kasten (Dodgers team president) and Dave Roberts (Dodgers manager) say the visit reflects tradition, not politics.
Mookie Betts (Dodgers outfielder), who previously skipped a White House visit, says the celebration is the team's accomplishment, amid last year's backlash over immigration ties including a $1 million donation.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to visit the White House to celebrate their World Series victories, though no date has been set and the invitation remains unofficial.
Stan Kasten (Dodgers team president) and Dave Roberts (Dodgers manager) say the visit reflects tradition, not politics.
Mookie Betts (Dodgers outfielder), who previously skipped a White House visit, says the celebration is the team's accomplishment, amid last year's backlash over immigration ties including a $1 million donation.