Story perspectives

Trump Meets Dodgers, Receives Ring, Ohtani Wins Historic MVP

7/24/2026

Summary

Trump Welcomes Dodgers

President Donald Trump welcomed the 2025 champion Los Angeles Dodgers on July 23, 2026.
Owner Mark Walter gave Trump a No. 47 jersey and a World Series ring, prompting him to ask, “Do I have to report this?”
After beating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October for their first repeat title in 25 years, manager Dave Roberts said the team is “going for a three-peat.”

Summary

Dodgers Meet Senators

Guggenheim Partners, led by Mark Walter, pledged $1 million to immigrant nonprofits and promised to divest GEO Group stake.
Faith-based PICO California urged the Dodgers to rethink the White House visit, citing immigrant community pain.
Manager Dave Roberts and shortstop Miguel Rojas met Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff before the ceremony.
Baseball operations chief Andrew Friedman and GM Brandon Gomes stayed in Washington to plan roster moves before the trade deadline.

Summary

Ohtani Wins MVP

Shohei Ohtani earned his MVP, a feat unseen in 150 years of MLB history.
He hit .283 with 22 homers and 60 RBIs, posted an 8-2 record with a 1.79 ERA in starts, and missed one start due to injury.
He set a franchise record with 55 homers in 2025 and is the only player to log 40 innings pitched in six seasons, a feat matched only by Babe Ruth.

History

Historical Context

The 1919 Black Sox scandal saw eight Chicago White Sox players banned, shattering baseball’s credibility and prompting owners to dissolve the National Baseball Commission. On November 12 1920 they installed federal judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis as sole commissioner with authority. That governance model guides MLB ethics, now invoked as Dodgers owner Mark Walter gifts a ring to President Donald Trump and meets Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff.

1 of 4

Trump Welcomes Dodgers

President Donald Trump welcomed the 2025 champion Los Angeles Dodgers on July 23, 2026.
Owner Mark Walter gave Trump a No. 47 jersey and a World Series ring, prompting him to ask, “Do I have to report this?”
After beating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October for their first repeat title in 25 years, manager Dave Roberts said the team is “going for a three-peat.”

1 / 4