The Dodgers never expected this to be easy. The prior 24 World Series champions could have told them: No matter the talent you have, no matter how favorable the situation, repeating as champion is a tall task.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, right, and his teammates celebrate their win in Game 7 of baseball's World Series as Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk, left, is out at first, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) AP

The announcements of the winners for the National League and American League breaks down as follows: Aaron Judge (Yankees), Cal Raleigh (Mariners), José Ramírez (Guardians) Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers), Kyle Schwarber (Phillies), Juan Soto (Mets) Tarik Skubal (Tigers), Hunter Brown (Astros), Garrett Crochet (Red Sox)

Minor League Baseball announced the 2025 winners of the Organization of the Year Award, Executive of the Year Award, Future Star Award, Driving Diversity Award, and the MiLB Together Award. Nominees from each league were selected by their peers and were candidates for the overall awards.

By defeating the Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday, the Dodgers cemented themselves as a dynasty while becoming the first team since the turn of the century to win back-to-back World Series titles (and their ninth in franchise history).