The stage is set for a World Series matchup that’s already making baseball history: the Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Toronto Blue Jays, marking the Jays’ first trip to the Fall Classic in over three decades. For fans on both sides, this series promises drama, star power, and a clash of baseball cultures that hasn’t been seen before.
Blue Jays Break the Drought
Toronto’s journey to the World Series has been nothing short of electrifying. The Blue Jays clinched their first American League pennant since 1993 after a nail-biting, seven-game ALCS victory over the Seattle Mariners. The series was capped by late-game heroics from George Springer, whose clutch performances have become the stuff of postseason legend. The city of Toronto is buzzing, with fans eager to relive the glory days of the early ‘90s, when Joe Carter’s iconic walk-off homer sealed their last championship.
Dodgers Eye Back-to-Back Titles
On the other side, the Dodgers are no strangers to October baseball. Fresh off a dominant sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, Los Angeles is aiming to become the first team since the Yankees (
1999-2000) to win consecutive World Series titles. With a roster stacked with talent and postseason experience, the Dodgers enter the series as heavy favorites according to oddsmakers. Their pitching staff, led by Blake Snell and Clayton Kershaw, was instrumental in their recent series win over the Blue Jays in August, where they took two out of three games at Dodger Stadium.
Series Schedule and Home-Field Advantage
The Blue Jays earned home-field advantage by finishing the regular season with a 94-68 record, just edging out the Dodgers’ 93-69 mark. The first two games will be played at Toronto’s Rogers Centre on October 24 and 25, before the series shifts to Los Angeles for Games 3, 4, and, if necessary, 5. Should the series go the distance, Games 6 and 7 will return to Toronto, with a potential Game 7 set for November 1.
Key Dates:- Game 1: Oct. 24, Rogers Centre, Toronto
- Game 2: Oct. 25, Rogers Centre, Toronto
- Game 3: Oct. 27, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- Game 4: Oct. 28, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- Game 5 (if needed): Oct. 29, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- Game 6 (if needed): Oct. 31, Rogers Centre, Toronto
- Game 7 (if needed): Nov. 1, Rogers Centre, Toronto
All games are scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Head-to-Head and Storylines to Watch
Historically, the Dodgers have the edge, leading the all-time series 19-11 and winning 14 of the last 19 meetings. However, the Blue Jays managed to salvage a win in their last regular-season series, thanks to a dramatic ninth-inning homer by Ernie Clement.
This World Series marks the first-ever championship meeting between these two franchises. Both teams feature rosters with intriguing connections and plenty of postseason experience, setting the stage for a battle that could go the distance.
What’s at Stake
For the Dodgers, it’s a shot at cementing a dynasty and making history as repeat champions. For the Blue Jays, it’s a chance to end a 32-year title drought and bring the trophy back to Canada. With both teams boasting deep lineups and passionate fanbases, this World Series is shaping up to be one for the ages.
Baseball fans, get ready: the 2025 World Series is about to deliver fireworks on both sides of the border.
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