WATCH: Dodgers’ World Series trophy photoshoot featuring Clayton Kershaw and Dave Roberts' families, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Tommy Edman & more
For Freddie Freeman, Clayton Kershaw and all their teammates on the Los Angeles Dodgers, the celebration is in full force. Recently, several of the club's big names posed for a photoshoot alongside the Commissioner's Trophy.
On Thursday, MLB took to their official X handle to share some behind-the-scenes footage of the shoot. Taken in the dugout at Dodger Stadium, several players took the chance to pose with their families.
"A behind-the-scenes look at the World Series trophy photoshoot" - MLB
Franchise strikeout leader Clayton Kershaw was among those to bring his entire family to the photoshoot. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Kershaw's last start came on August 30 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Now 36, injuries kept the star pitcher out of action for the entire postseason.
Freddie Freeman, who had four homers and 12 RBIs in the Fall Classic against the New York Yankees, was awarded MVP of the World Series. At the end of the video, Freeman is embracing the trophy – the second of his career.
"Dodger Stadium erupted in cheers as Freddie Freeman and his family walked in." - ABC7 Eyewitness News
Dave Roberts was also captured posing alongside his wife, Tricia, as well as their two children. Roberts managed the Dodgers to the 2020 World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays. He was lauded for his composure and tactical prowess throughout the postseason.
Missing from the video that included names like Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw was Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani, who won the World Series in his first-ever MLB postseason appearance, presumably flew back to Japan with his wife Mamiko. Although his performance in the postseason was a mixed one, the Dodgers' 2024 World Series win will forever be associated with the 30-year-old superstar.
Freddie Freeman praises "special" group of teammates
Largely the architect of the World Series win, first baseman Freddie Freeman continues to be given the lion's share of the credit. However, in recent words to ESPN, the former MVP declared that it was a joint effort that began early in the campaign:
"It seems like we hit every speed bump possible over the course of this year, and to overcome what we did as a group of guys, it's special. This is what we start out to do every single spring training, is to win a championship. I think it's the hardest thing to do in sports because you just never know what's going to happen."
A World Series for the ages, those who claimed the prize are certainly celebrating in style.