Since announcing a partnership with Emirates in February 2016 to make them the club’s official airline, the Los Angeles Dodgers have sent a contingent to Dubai on multiple occasions as the deal called for sponsorship of Dubai Little League All-Star Travel Teams, which now go by the Dubai Dodgers.
Adrian Gonzalez and manager Dave Roberts were first to represent the franchise, and last December Chase Utley and Justin Turner paid a visit to Dubai to provide instruction to youth. The honor this year fell to Dodgers legend Orel Hershiser, bench coach Bob Geren and Ross Stripling.