The Los Angeles Dodgers are one the most popular teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). A part of the National League (NL), they compete in the West Division and have been in existence since 1883. As of 2024, they use Dodger Stadium which is considered to be the third oldest MLB baseball stadium for their home games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have produced several talented players like Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson, Fernando Valenzuela, and Clayton Kershaw among other notable names throughout their history. They are also notable for having one of the most dedicated fan bases in the league. Guggenheim Baseball Management and Mark Walter own the Los Angeles Dodger while Dave Roberts is continuing his role as the manager as of November 2024. The team finished the 2024 MLB season with a record of 98-64-0. They ranked 1st in the NL West Division.
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How many World Series Championships have the Los Angeles Dodgers won?
The Los Angeles Dodgers, like most other MLB teams, have won the prestigious MLB World Series Championship. The team has won the championship seven times so far with the victories coming in 1955, 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981, 1988, and 2020. The following table details the years in which the Los Angeles Dodgers became the World Series Champions as per Champs or Chumps -
Years | Winning Team | Manager | Result | Opponent Team | Manager |
1955 | Brooklyn Dodgers | Walter Alston | 4-3 | New York Yankees | Casey Stengel |
1959 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Walter Alston | 4-2 | Chicago White Sox | Al Lopez |
1963 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Walter Alston | 4-0 | New York Yankees | Ralph Houk |
1965 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Walter Alston | 4-3 | Minnesota Twins | Sam Mele |
1981 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Tommy Lasorda | 4-2 | New York Yankees | Bob Lemon |
1988 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Tommy Lasorda | 4-1 | Oakland Athletics | Tony La Russa |
2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 4-2 | Tampa Bay Rays | Kevin Cash |
Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Championship Appearances
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the World Series Champions seven times. However, they have made the World Series Championship game 22 times. Out of these 22 appearances, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost the World Series Championships in 1916, 1920, 1941, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1966, 1974, 1977, 1978, 2017, and 2018. In their twenty-second appearance in 2024, they are facing off against the New York Yankees for the MLB World Series Championships.
Los Angeles Dodgers National League Title Wins
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a part of the National League (NL) since 1890. Notably, they have participated in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) games only 16 times till now. The appearances occurred in 1974, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1988, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021. Out of these 15 appearances, they have won the NL title on nine different occasions. The following table details the years in which the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL titles as per Champs or Chumps:
Years | Winning Team | Manager | Results | Opponent Team | Manager |
1974 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Walter Alston | 3-1 | Pittsburgh Pirates | Danny Murtaugh |
1977 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Tommy Lasorda | 3-1 | Philadelphia Phillies | Danny Ozark |
1978 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Tommy Lasorda | 3-1 | Philadelphia Phillies | Danny Ozark |
1981 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Tommy Lasorda | 3-2 | Montreal Expos | Jim Fanning |
1988 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Tommy Lasorda | 4-3 | New York Mets | Davey Johnson |
2017 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 4-1 | Chicago Cubs | Joe Maddon |
2018 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 4-3 | Milwaukee Brewers | Craig Counsell |
2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 4-3 | Atlanta Braves | Brian Snitker |
2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 4-2 | New York Mets | Carlos Mendoza |
Los Angeles Dodgers Division Title Wins
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a member of the West Division of the National League (NL) since 1969. Moreover, the team has made 19 appearances in National League Division Series (NLDS) games, with the appearances occurring in 1981, 1995, 1996, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Out of these 18 appearances, the Dodgers won ten Division titles. The following table details the years in which the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL Division titles Champs or Chumps:
Years | Winning Team | Manager | Results | Opponent Team | Manager |
1981 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Tommy Lasorda | 3-2 | Houston Astros | Bill Virdon |
2008 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Joe Torre | 3-0 | Chicago Cubs | Lou Piniella |
2009 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Joe Torre | 3-0 | St. Louis Cardinals | Tony La Russa |
2013 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Don Mattingly | 3-1 | Atlanta Braves | Fredi Gonzalez |
2016 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 3-2 | Washington Nationals | Dusty Baker |
2017 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 3-0 | Arizona Diamondbacks | Torey Lovullo |
2018 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 3-1 | Atlanta Braves | Brian Snitker |
2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 3-0 | San Diego Padres | Jayce Tingler |
2021 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 3-2 | San Francisco Giants | Gabe Kepler |
2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dave Roberts | 3-2 | San Diego Padres | Mike Shildt |
FAQ's On Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Championships
A. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the World Series Champions seven times in their existence so far.
A. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the National League (NL) title nine times so far (as of 2024).
A. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the NL Division title ten times so far as of 2024.
A. The co-owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers are Guggenheim Baseball Management and Mark Walter.
A. The main rivals of the Los Angeles Dodgers are the San Francisco Giants.