""I've felt that too. We were the professional team and all these other teams were going to do anything they could to beat us. And we were just very professional, we go about our business the right way and kind of do all that. I think I underestimated and I think it's been proven, how much we all wanted to win just in general. I think that supersedes pretty much everything."
""A lot of times, in different clubhouses, there's different motivations. And they're not bad. 'Hey, I'm here because I want to provide for my family.' Or 'Hey, I'm here because I have a goal to stay in the big leagues.' Or 'Hey, I'm here because I want to be an All-Star.' Or an MVP, Cy Young or whatever it is. Those are all not bad things in and of itself. "But when it supersedes wanting to win, that's where you have a problem. It's amazing how much Shohei wants to win every single da"
The Dodgers were one game from elimination against the Toronto Blue Jays but won Games 6 and 7 to complete a back-to-back World Series bid. Postseason experience and the roster's collective mental makeup provided resilience and composure throughout the playoffs. A playful race with Hyeseong Kim that ended with manager Dave Roberts faceplant kept spirits light and boosted clubhouse camaraderie. A professional, win-first approach permeated the roster, with players prioritizing team success over individual goals or personal accolades. Superstars Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman exemplified the win-above-all mentality. Manager Dave Roberts established winning as a foundational clubhouse value.
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