Who have the Dodgers beaten in the World Series?

The Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB) are notable for having their origins in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Formed in 1883 as the Brooklyn Grays, they went through several name changes over the years, most notably, the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1932 to 1957. However, they relocated to Los Angeles, California, United States, after the 1957 season and became the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1958 onwards. The team has always been a National League (NL) member and a representative of the NL West Division.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have used Dodger Stadium as their home stadium since 1962. The team has rivalries with the San Francisco Giants, the Los Angeles Angels, the Oakland Athletics and the Arizona Diamondbacks amongst others. Over the years, the team has gone on to win twenty-four National League (NL) pennants. They have also achieved ten NL West Division titles over the years as of 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opponents in the World Series Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers have appeared twenty-one times in World Series Games in their careers so far. They have gone on to become the World Series Champions seven times in their career. The following is a discussion of all the opponents that they defeated to become the Champions-

Brooklyn Dodgers vs New York Yankees (1955)

The Los Angeles Dodgers faced their first World Series opponent in the form of the New York Yankees. Then named, the Brooklyn Dodgers, the two teams faced each other in a best-of-seven games series from September 28, 1955, to October 4, 1955. The Brooklyn Dodgers had Walter Alston as their manager while the New York Yankees were managed by Casey Stengel. The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first World Series title by defeating the New York Yankees 4-3 over seven games.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox (1959)

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox faced off against each other in a best of six-game series at the 1959 World Series from October 1, 1959, to October 9, 1959. The Los Angeles Dodgers were managed by Walter Alston while the Chicago White Sox were managed by AL Lopez. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-2 to claim their second World Series title.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees (1963)

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees were at it again during the 1963 World Series game. This was a best-of-four-game series from October 2, 1963, to October 6, 1963. The Los Angeles Dodgers had Walter Alston as their manager while the New York Yankees were managed by Ralph Houk. The Los Angeles Dodgers completely swept the New York Yankees 4-0 and won their third World Series title.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins (1965)

The Minnesota Twins were the next opponent of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1965 World Series. The two teams engaged in a best-of-seven-game series from October 6, 1965, to October 14, 1965. The Los Angeles Dodgers had Walter Alston as the manager while the Minnesota Twins had Sam Mele as their manager. The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to claim their fourth World Series title.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees (1981)

This was the third time the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees faced each other in a World Series game. They played a best-of-six-game series from October 20, 1981, to October 28, 1981. The Los Angeles Dodgers had Tommy Lasorda as their manager while Bob Lemon managed the New York Yankees. The Los Angeles Dodgers earned their fifth World Series title by defeating the New York Yankees 4-2. Notably, the New York Yankees were defeated all three times they faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a World Series game.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Oakland Athletics (1988)

The Oakland Athletics became the opponents of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1988 World Series. There was a best-of-five game series between the two teams from October 15, 1988, to October 20, 1988. Tommy Lasorda served as the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers while Tony La Russa managed the Oakland Athletics. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-1 and brought their World Series title number to six.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays (2020)

The Los Angeles Dodgers squared off against the Tampa Bay Rays at the 2020 World Series. They played a best-of-six-game series from October 20, 2020, to October 28, 2020. Dave Roberts served as the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers while Kevin Cash managed the Tampa Bay Rays. The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 to gain their seventh World Series title.