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The Dodgers' White House Visit Has This Sportswriter Whining
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
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L.A. Times - Sports
· Jul 11, 2026
Letters to Sports: Another Dodgers visit to White House draws criticism
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section criticize the Dodgers' planned visit to the White House as well as the World Cup, Lakers and Angels.
Yardbarker
· Jul 10, 2026
Dodgers make a decision on visiting the White House
There was some uncertainty as to whether or not the Dodgers would indeed be having their White House visit this year.
Off The Press
· Jul 11, 2026
Dodgers’ star snubs Trump, won’t join team at White House
Kike Hernandez appeared to be the first Los Angeles Dodgers star to confirm that he will be snubbing the team’s invitation to the White House. The Dodgers clinched back-to-back World Series titles last November with a seven-game victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. However, the team has yet to make the trip to 1600 Pennsylvania []...Click to read more
Mashable
· Jun 27, 2026
Global World Cup fans came to the U.S. for soccer. Now theyre taking over MLB stadiums.
2026 World Cup fans are taking over MLB stadiums and falling in love with baseball
KMJNow – Fresno
· Jul 9, 2026
Champion Dodgers solidify plans for White House return
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to visit the White House for the second straight year, with The Athletic reporting the celebration of their 2025 title...
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Related coverage for "The Dodgers' White House Visit Has This Sportswriter Whining": L.A. Times - Sports — Letters to Sports: Another Dodgers visit to White House draws criticism. Yardbarker — Dodgers make a decision on visiting the White House. Off The Press — Dodgers’ star snubs Trump, won’t join team at White House. Mashable — Global World Cup fans came to the U.S. for soccer. Now theyre taking over MLB stadiums.. KMJNow – Fresno — Champion Dodgers solidify plans for White House return