The Dodgers captured their second straight World Series title with an 11-inning win over the Blue Jays in Game 7. Dave Roberts praised his team’s resilience and trust after a season that began in Tokyo and ended in Toronto, sealing the club’s third championship in six years.
Champagne soaked the visiting clubhouse at Rogers Centre as Dave Roberts stepped to the podium, goggles still on, to speak after one of the greatest nights in Dodgers history. His club had just outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in 11 innings to win the 2025 World Series, their second straight title and third in six years, capping a season that began in Tokyo and ended north of the border.
“I’m just really elated and proud of our team,” Roberts said. “We’ve done something that hasn’t been done in decades. There were so many pressure points in that game that could’ve flipped, but our guys just kept fighting.”
The Dodgers overcame an early deficit, rode gutsy pitching, and leaned on late heroics from Miguel Rojas and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to seal the championship. Roberts credited his entire roster for embodying the resilience that defined their season.
“You can look down and trust all 26 guys,” he said. “Miggy’s been saying all year, ‘the game honors you,’ and tonight it honored him. What Yoshi did tonight is unprecedented — I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Yamamoto, pitching on no days of rest, entered in extra innings and delivered a historic performance that will be remembered alongside Walker Buehler’s Game 5 heroics from last year. “There’s a mind component, a flawless delivery, and an unwavering will,” Roberts said. “He just wanted the ball, and he made me look pretty dang good.”
The Dodgers’ title also etched Roberts’ name further into franchise lore, surpassing Tommy Lasorda in World Series championships as manager. “It’s hard to reconcile that one,” he admitted. “I’ve got so much respect for Tommy. I’m just honored to be part of something special.”
From March’s Opening Series in Japan to November’s finale in Canada, Roberts called this season a testament to perseverance. “Brené Brown talks about grit — passion and perseverance for a long-term goal,” he said. “We never wavered. We started in Tokyo, and we’re the last team standing.”
When asked if the Dodgers’ run now qualifies as a dynasty, Roberts smiled. “I’ll let the pundits and fans decide that,” he said. “But I’m pretty happy with where we’re at.”
The 2025 Dodgers didn’t boast the most explosive offense, but they proved once again that heart, trust, and depth can carry a team to history. As Roberts summed it up, voice tired but full of pride: “We’ll be talking about this game for a long, long time.”