The Los Angeles Dodgers did far more than become baseball’s first back-to-back World Series champion in a quarter-century.
The Dodgers’ galaxy of superstars cemented their place as one of baseball’s great dynasties.
To commemorate the Dodgers’ latest epic season, USA TODAY Sports presents “Dynasty in Blue: The Dodgers’ Back-to-Back Championship Reign.” This premium hardcover collector’s book captures the season’s heart-pounding moments and memorable personalities with behind-the-scenes stories and heat-of-the-moment photography by USA TODAY’s award-winning lineup.
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By beating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven thrilling games for the ages, the Dodgers became the first back-to-back champion since the New York Yankees in 1999 and 2000 and the first back-to-back champion from the National League since Cincinnati’s Big Red Machine in 1975-76. Catcher Will Smith belted a two-out home run in the top of the 11th inning off Shane Bieber for the season's decisive run.
More on the dynasty checklist: The Dodgers also won the World Series in 2020. For 13 straight seasons, they have made the playoffs with 12 NL West titles, five NL pennants and three World Series trophies. Their players have won three MVP awards, two Cy Young awards and two rookie of the year awards.
With “Dynasty in Blue,” a 208-page, full-color book, you will relive the champagne- and beer-soaked locker room celebrations that followed:
- Road victories in Games 6 and 7 that secured the franchise’s ninth world championship.
- Shohei Ohtani’s two homers, two doubles and five walks in an 18-inning World Series marathon.
- Will Klein’s dominant relief pitching and Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off homer in that game.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s brilliance on the mound — reminiscent of Orel Hershiser’s 1988 championship heroics.
- Ohtani’s three jaw-dropping homers and six shutout innings to complete a sweep of the Brewers for the NL pennant.
- Clayton Kershaw’s 11-2 record in his final season and his final out in the 12th inning of the marathon that might have saved the season.
- Breaking the San Diego Padres’ hearts once again by rallying to win the NL West.
Order “Dynasty in Blue” now for just $38 — a 15% discount off the $45 retail price (plus tax and shipping). “Dynasty in Blue” will arrive in plenty of time for holiday gift-giving.
Order now at LAD.ChampsBook.com.
Don’t miss your chance to own the latest piece of Dodgers history! “Dynasty in Blue” is a must-have on every fan’s coffee table or bookshelf. And it makes a perfect holiday, birthday or just-because gift.
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And there's even more ...
Did you miss USA TODAY Sports’ book about the Dodgers’ 2024 championship? Well, you’re in luck. Copies remain of “Blue Bloods: Superstars Align for LA’s 2024 Championship Run.”
Like “Dynasty in Blue,” “Blue Bloods” features in-depth stories from baseball insiders Bob Nightengale, Gabe Lacques and Jesse Yomtov and stunning photography from spring training to the championship parade.
“Blue Bloods” also retails for $45 (plus tax and shipping). Order now at LA.ChampsBook.com.
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Contact Gene Myers at gmyers@gannett.com. Follow him on X @GeneMyers. After nearly a quarter-century as sports editor at the Detroit Free Press, Myers unretired to coordinate book and poster projects across the USA TODAY Network. Check out more books and page prints from the USA TODAY Network — including books on the Detroit Tigers’ 125th anniversary, the Big Red Machine, a kid’s guide to the Winter Olympics, Coach Steve’s guide to surviving youth sports, Ohio State’s football national championship, the Eagles’ Super Bowl championship, Bruce Springsteen’s Jersey roots, Hurricane Katrina's legacy, 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and Popes Francis and Leo XIV.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Celebrate Los Angeles Dodgers' latest World Series championship with our commemorative book
Reporting by Gene Myers, USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY
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