Los Angeles Dodgers receive World Series rings for back-to-back titles
The Los Angeles Dodgers were presented with their 2025 World Series championship rings during a pregame ceremony on Friday to celebrate the franchise’s first back-to-back titles.
The historic rings commemorate their recent triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays, which culminated in a thrilling Game 7 victory.
This latest achievement marks the Californian powerhouse’s third major league championship in the span of just six years.
Ohtani and Betts lead the celebrations
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani led the festivities, removing his new piece of jewellery from a high-tech blue box that played video highlights of last year’s postseason run.
The acclaimed designated hitter then placed the ring on his finger and raised a triumphant fist to the cheering home crowd.
Shortstop Mookie Betts, who now boasts four championship rings across his spells with Los Angeles and Boston, jogged down a blue carpet with a beaming smile.
Kershaw returns for emotional tribute
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto received the loudest ovation of the night, while Freddie Freeman was serenaded with chants by the passionate home support.
Franchise legend Orel Hershiser initially took the mound for the ceremonial first pitch before stepping aside for the recently retired Clayton Kershaw.
The legendary pitcher, who called time on an 18-year career with the organisation last season, tossed the first pitch before receiving his ring from former teammates.
Intricate details of the championship rings
The stunning 14-karat yellow gold bands are studded with diamonds and sapphires, notably featuring a unique ring-within-a-ring design.
Each bespoke piece even contains actual dirt gathered from the home plate during that decisive Game 7 victory over Toronto.
The classic interlocking LA logo is crafted from 17 blue sapphires, purposefully matching the exact number of postseason games the squad won en route to glory.
An engraving of “Back 2 Back” sits proudly on the right side, while the exterior band displays the number 4,012,470 to signify the club’s phenomenal 2025 home attendance.
