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Trump will welcome the World Series champion Dodgers to the White House
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Will Weissert, Associated Press , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 23, 2026
· 3 min read
President Donald Trump is welcoming Shohei Ohtani and the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Thursday with a Rose Garden event celebrating their second title in as many years. The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first ...
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Key takeaway This time, Dodgers star right fielder Mookie Betts isn't coming, saying he prefers to spend what is a scheduled day off for the team with his family — even though he did come for the 2025 visit.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For Piney Point Village residents, the Dodgers' visit to the White House may seem like a distant event, but it highlights the strong baseball tradition in the Houston area. As a community within the Houston metropolitan area, Piney Point Village is home to many baseball fans who follow the local teams, including the Houston Astros. The Astros' own World Series win in 2017 brought the community together, and the team's success has been a source of pride for the city. The Dodgers' visit to the White House serves as a reminder that championship teams from across the country are celebrated at the nation's capital, and Houston's own team has been a part of that tradition. The event also underscores the connection between sports and community, as seen in the many local baseball leagues and teams in the Piney Point Village area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump is welcoming Shohei Ohtani and the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Thursday with a Rose Garden event celebrating their second title in as many years. The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first ...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 23, 2026 by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) and curated for The Piney Point readers.
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