Mookie Betts is the newest Dodgers player to miss the White House visit, emphasizing that it’s not a political statement.
Dodgers Navigate Political Waters with White House Visit The Los Angeles Dodgers are, without a doubt, achieving remarkable success on the field. However, they seem to find themselves continually embroiled in controversy too. It’s a delicate balancing act: trying to cater to more progressive fans and sportswriters while also maintaining a degree of political neutrality, […]
Dodgers finish first half with disappointment, lose all games to Dbacks
This Sunday’s game was supposed to be about one thing for the Dodgers: play clean baseball. But, well, that was asking too much. The team faced another frustrating outing, falling 5-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, ending the first half of the season on a sour note. Defensive blunders, including a dropped ball by Andy Page […]
Dodgers select Bo Lowrance in the second round of the MLB Draft
The Dodgers’ executives found themselves waiting through the entirety of the first day of the MLB Draft on Saturday, with their first selection coming only in the second round at pick No. 40. In a contrast to this, their third base coach was already celebrating well before the first round concluded. This year, the Dodgers […]
Dodgers defeated by Diamondbacks as Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggles
It seems the All-Star break has come a bit early for the Dodgers this year. Based on their recent performances, they might as well be on a vacation already. Take Saturday night, for instance. They suffered a 9-2 defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Once again, sloppy defense was on display, a pattern […]
Mookie Betts probably won’t attend the Dodgers’ visit to the White House.
Mookie Betts, the shortstop for the Dodgers, mentioned he’s probably not going to take part in any more team visits to the White House. He emphasized that his choice isn’t tied to politics. In a chat with the California Post, Betts shared that his third child arrived earlier this year, and he’ll be spending July […]
Dodgers’ trip to the White House continues the championship tradition
Dodgers to Visit White House to Celebrate World Series Win Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts humorously mentioned he has a sort of “social etiquette” during visits to the White House. “I hope to get this invitation every year,” he said on Friday. “The goal is to win a championship and then get invited to the White […]
Shohei Ohtani hits a home run despite his knee injury in loss to the Dodgers
The final outcome didn’t really match the excitement of that first swing. It appears Shohei Ohtani’s knee issues are still quite significant. Ohtani was unable to start in the Dodgers’ 9-3 defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, suffering a pregame setback due to “ongoing inflammation in his left knee,” as the team put it. […]
Dodgers Post podcast: Roki Sasaki’s ups and downs in the first half
Dodgers: Focus on Players Amid Division Lead The Dodgers might be entering a somewhat uneventful second half of the season, with their top position in the division and a playoff spot essentially locked in. However, individual players still have plenty to demonstrate as they prepare for October. This topic was discussed by California Post baseball […]
Writer Critiques Dodgers for White House Visit: ‘Are the Dodgers Out of Touch?’
Dodgers Face Criticism Over White House Visit Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times has criticized the Dodgers for scheduling a visit to the White House to celebrate their 2025 World Series win. In a detailed op-ed released on Thursday, he condemned the Dodgers, who have secured back-to-back championships and seem to be on their […]
Kiké Hernández seems to have decided not to join the Dodgers’ White House visit.
It appears that Quique Hernandez is not likely to join the Los Angeles Dodgers on their upcoming visit to the White House. The Dodgers are set to meet President Donald Trump this month to celebrate their 2025 World Series win. However, when a fan inquired on social media about Hernandez’s attendance, the seasoned player reportedly […]