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Dodgers Celebrate Back-to-Back Title With LA Parade as Japanese Stars Lead Festivities

MLB named Shohei Ohtani an NL MVP finalist and Yoshinobu Yamamoto a Cy Young candidate on the day of the celebration.

Overview

  • The Dodgers won the World Series 4–3 over the Blue Jays to secure the franchise’s ninth championship.
  • Shohei Ohtani, World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki waved to packed crowds from double-decker buses during the parade.
  • At the Dodger Stadium rally, Yamamoto addressed fans in English, saying the team accomplished it together and expressing love for the Dodgers and Los Angeles.
  • Miguel Rojas helped mark Sasaki’s birthday by cueing his entrance music, turning the stadium moment into a crowd-wide celebration.
  • Ohtani spoke in a live interview from the bus with his wife present, calling the chance to celebrate with everyone a special experience.