The Dodgers are heading to their first World Series since 1988, where they’ll play either the Yankees or the Astros, but we’ll save the analysis for later. Today is the day to celebrate, and while we’ve already covered the adventures of Yasiel Puig (here) and Enrique Hernandez (here), the rest of the team were no slouches either.
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First things first, right? Have to end the game and get that celebration.
Closeups are important, folks.
Team picture time!
One normal celebratory one…
…and then one after Puig yells at everybody to stick their tongues out.
Dodgers fans took over Wrigley Field after the game, as is becoming tradition.
Dodgers fans have taken over Wrigley Field. pic.twitter.com/dt6bVO7ahz
— Hailey Branson-Potts (@haileybranson) October 20, 2017
Hell, even the Lakers-Clippers game at the Staples Center got hype for the Dodgers going to the World Series.
Staples Center reacts to the Dodgers going to the World Series for the first time since 1988. pic.twitter.com/nvNAUXK9Vg
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) October 20, 2017
I kinda hate the formalities of trophy presentations like for winning the NLCS, but hey, I’m not complaining about anything at this point.
Especially true if Chris Taylor and Justin Turner are being presented with the NLCS MVP.
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As for the locker room celebration, this time it was Enrique who was tasked with the speech.
Step three. #ThisTeam pic.twitter.com/RcNODJe4aw
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 20, 2017
Amusingly enough, it interrupted Dave Roberts‘ interview on TBS.
Drink out of the trophy, dammit.
JT seemed to enjoy doing just that.
Champagne shower! #WS2017 #ThisTeam pic.twitter.com/QuSmbVoZbk
— Justin Turner (@redturn2) October 20, 2017
He also provided an outstanding picture.
https://twitter.com/redturn2/status/921225191287435264
Meanwhile, Andre Ethier seemed to be enjoying the mood…
…as did Clayton Kershaw…
…but Hyun-Jin Ryu? Eh.
He is the best.
They also poured one out for Corey Seager, who is apparently now dead.
The Dodgers toasted Corey Seager, in absentia. "Pour one out for the homie!" Andre Ethier said.
— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) October 20, 2017
They didn’t forget Adrian Gonzalez either.
The #Dodgers took turns chanting names & having players drink out of the trophy. They chanted for Seager & Gonzalez, too. #ThisTeam
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) October 20, 2017
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Kershaw, baby! Getting emotional and shit.
He also got jokes.
A full interview and stuff.
Cody Bellinger‘s interview.
Ethier’s interview.
CT3’s interview.
Roberts’ interview.
JT and CT3’s interview.
Kenley Jansen‘s interview.
Andrew Friedman‘s interview.
Magic Johnson‘s interview.
An ecstatic @MagicJohnson caught up with @MikeTrudell to discuss the road for #ThisTeam to reach the #WorldSeries. pic.twitter.com/FSFPwC2lwv
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) October 20, 2017
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Vin Scully and his family are keeping track of things.
Dodgers2017🎉💙 pic.twitter.com/4O0WgeFYRm
— Cat Scully (@cattherealtor) October 20, 2017
CK played with his kids on the field after the win.
How does Clayton Kershaw celebrate the NLCS? Playing with his kids on the field after the game. #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/TxOuT7QP8L
— Fred Roggin (@FredNBCLA) October 20, 2017
Yu Darvish sneaked a pic of Kenta Maeda, then told him to check Instagram for a picture.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BadZcWSDwNX/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BadaHvYjotO/
Maeda is more than game for this.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BadZ0YyjGep/
Finally, Los Angeles Times.
Tomorrow's Times Extra and Sports covers: The Dodgers head to the World Series pic.twitter.com/8FJqvL7S8T
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) October 20, 2017
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This is good and they should win the World Series, IMO.