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Several fans throughout Friday's parade said they rubbed hats, patted shirts and jerseys, kissed rosaries and prayed throughout the postseason, turning to faith, ritual, superstition and luck all while hoping to push their beloved team over the top.

The Dodgers celebrated with all of Los Angeles on Friday, parading through the streets of downtown before holding a championship rally at Dodger Stadium.

Much like Kirk Gibson in 1988, Freddie Freeman will hold a special place in the hearts of Dodgers fans for decades after his 2024 World Series performance.

Days after the death of Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela, a petition is calling for a statue of the Mexican left-handed pitcher to be erected at Dodger Stadium.

Friday's parade celebrating the Dodgers' World Series championship brought an estimated 225,000 people to downtown Los Angeles to cheer the players, who drove the route on double-decker buses. The party then moved to Dodger Stadium.

The Giants hire Zack Minasian as general manager, and he and brother Perry, who works for the Angels, are the first siblings to be GMs at the same time in MLB history.

The Dodgers and Padres have created the best rivalry in MLB through a willingness to spend on big-name players and be contenders every season.

After instances of burglary and vandalism after the Dodgers won the World Series, police are hoping Friday's parade goes off without problems.

In many ways, Game 5 of the World Series was a fitting culmination for the Dodgers as they rallied to beat the Yankees and secured a championship.

The blockbuster World Series matchup of the Dodgers playing the New York Yankees gave Fox an expected ratings boost. The Series showdown delivered the largest audience for a five-game series since 2015.