Dodgers raising eyebrows over silence on White House visit after Dave Roberts vowed to attend

Coming off their second consecutive World Series title last year, the Dodgers entered this season planning to visit the White House to celebrate their 2025 World Series title, as The California Post first reported in February.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was even quoted in an LA Times article at the time saying: “I’m going to go to the White House… I am going to continue to try to do what tradition says and not try to make political statements, because I am not a politician.”But four months later, the status of the visit remains unclear.The Dodgers have remained silent about a White House visit this season, declining to comment on a recent inquiry from The Post for an update.Why?It’s no secret that the fanbase has been outspoken about ICE and other policies under President Donald Trump.In fact, the Dodgers fanbase staunchly disapproved of Los Angeles’ decision to attend the White House last season following their 2024 World Series title.But the Dodgers still went — and that’s what they should do now.

If their schedule allows for it, that is.It’s understandable that trying to line up the schedule of an MLB team with that of the President of the United States is rather difficult.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Los Angeles notably did not go to the White House during their opening road trip of the season in April, which started with a weekend series in Washington D.C.At that time, scheduling conflicts prevented the visit, including all three games against the Nationals starting in the afternoon.The Dodgers will be in the Northeast for two weeks following the All-Star break in mid-July with consecutive series against the Yankees, Phillies and Mets.

That stretch includes an off day on July 23, when the club could theoretically tra...