Never Say Die: Dodgers Capture Repeat Title, Celebrate with a Parade Fit for Champions
The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again kings of baseball—celebrating back-to-back World Series championships with a citywide parade and a roaring Dodger Stadium rally that drew more than 50,000 fans.
By Earl Heath | Contributing Writer
The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again kings of baseball—celebrating back-to-back World Series championships with a citywide parade and a roaring Dodger Stadium rally that drew more than 50,000 fans.
Comeback Kings
After trailing the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 in the series, the Dodgers clawed back to win the final two games on the road, capped by a dramatic 5-4 victory in 11 innings at Rogers Centre. It marked the team’s second consecutive World Series title and third in six years.
Miguel Rojas’ clutch ninth-inning homer tied the game, and catcher Will Smith sealed the deal with a solo blast in the 11th to give Los Angeles its first lead. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, pitching in relief just one day after starting Game 6, delivered a legendary performance, recording the final eight outs to earn the win and World Series MVP honors.
“This is why you never give up,” manager Dave Roberts said after the game. “This group has heart, and they showed it again tonight.”
The Dodgers’ defense shined under pressure, turning key double plays to end both Games 6 and 7—moments that will live in franchise lore. The victory puts Los Angeles in elite company, tying the Red Sox and Athletics with nine World Series titles, trailing only the Yankees and Cardinals.
Ice Cube delivers World Series Trophy in Style at Dodger Stadium. (Photo: Getty)
A City Celebrates
Two days after the thrilling finish, Los Angeles threw a celebration worthy of champions. Double-decker buses carried the team through downtown streets lined with thousands of fans waving blue and white. The parade wound its way from Grand Avenue to Figueroa Street before culminating in a massive party at Dodger Stadium.
“I’m already thinking about a third time,” Shohei Ohtani said in Japanese, drawing cheers from the crowd. His words quickly became the day’s theme—“three-peat.”
Dodgers owner Mark Walter echoed that energy: “All I have to say is—we will be back next year.”
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images / Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Dynasty in the Making
With three titles in six years, players and fans alike are embracing the dynasty label. “My teammates have been humble,” said Kiké Hernández, grinning at the mic. “But I think it’s time we talk some sh—. We’re a dynasty!”
Mookie Betts, now the only active player with four World Series rings, hyped the crowd even higher. “I’ve got four,” he shouted. “Now it’s time to fill the hand all the way up, baby. Three-peat never sounded so sweet!”
For many in the organization, the celebration carried extra meaning. The 2020 championship, won during the pandemic, denied fans a parade. This time, the city made up for it in full force. Rapper and lifelong fan Ice Cube kicked off the Dodger Stadium rally, rolling onto the field in a vintage blue Chevy to a thunderous ovation.
As confetti filled the air and fans belted out “I Love L.A.,” one thing was clear—the Dodgers aren’t just winning games. They’re building a legacy.
