President Donald Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Thursday, hosting the World Series champions at a Rose Garden event that included stars Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.
Trump praised the franchise during the ceremony, calling the team "one of the great brands anywhere in the world," according to ESPN. The visit marked the second time the Dodgers have visited the White House.
The Dodgers won the 2024 World Series, defeating the New York Yankees in five games. Ohtani, who signed a record 10-year, $700 million contract with Los Angeles before that season, was a central figure in the championship run. Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 that became one of the defining moments of the series.
No further details about the event's remarks or attendees were disclosed beyond the Rose Garden setting and Trump's comments about the franchise.
