"The Dodgers will make a return trip to the White House in recognition of their latest World Series title. President Trump is planning to host the team but no date has been set for the ceremony, a White House official confirmed Thursday morning. The Dodgers went to the White House following their two previous World Series championships, being hosted by President Biden in 2021 and President Trump last April."
"Both players, along with every returning member of the 2024 team that was with the team during its road trip, participated in the visit. The only notable absence last year was first baseman Freddie Freeman, who remained in Los Angeles to nurse an ankle injury that landed him on the injured list. Manager Dave Roberts, who indicated in comments to The Times in 2019 he might not go to the White House if Trump was president, also participated in last year's ceremony."
""For me, I stand by: I'm a baseball manager. That's my job. "I was raised - by a man who served our country for 30 years - to respect the highest office in our country. For me, it doesn't matter who is in the office, I'm going to go to the White House. I've never tried to be political. ... For me, I am going to continue to try to do what tradition says and n"
The Dodgers will return to the White House to mark their latest World Series championship, with President Trump planning to host and no date announced. The team previously visited the White House after championships, being hosted by President Biden in 2021 and by President Trump last April. Some players expressed past uncertainty about attending, but most members who were on the 2024 road trip participated in the prior visit. First baseman Freddie Freeman was absent last year due to an ankle injury. Manager Dave Roberts affirmed he will attend as a matter of tradition and respect for the office.
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