Dodgers to visit Trump in the White House
LOS ANGELES - In keeping with a long-standing tradition, the Los Angeles Dodgers will visit President Trump in the White House next month.
What we know:
The president invited the 2024 World Series champions to the White House when they play in Washington D.C. on April 7.
According to the Dodgers, some members will also visit Capitol Hill on April 8.
The Dodgers released a statement saying they look forward to the visit and celebrating their title.
Dodger shortstop Mookie Betts told reporters Tuesday he was undecided if he would visit the White House with the team and needed to talk it over with his family first.
Betts did not visit the White House in 2019 with the Boston Red Sox following their World Series victory during President Trump's first term. He did join the Dodgers on their 2021 White House visit when Joe Biden was president following their victory in the 2020 World Series.
World Series win
The Dodgers claimed their eighth World Series title in October 2024 by defeating the Yankees in Game 5 at Yankee Stadium.
Opening Day
The Dodgers will play their regular season home opener on Thursday, March 27 against the Detroit Tigers.