2025 MLB Fall Classic: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Begins in Toronto
The 2025 World Series opens on October 24 at Rogers Centre, and the matchup has the kind of storyline that feels bigger than baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays are finally back on this stage for the first time since 1993, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are here with one goal: repeat as champions.
Toronto’s Long-Awaited Return
For Blue Jays fans, this run has carried a mix of relief, excitement, and full-out pride. The roster they’ve been watching grow for years finally punched through. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the engine of the lineup all postseason, hitting with patience and power. George Springer’s clutch home run in Game 7 of the ALCS instantly became one of the most replayed moments in Toronto sports this year.
The Blue Jays’ strengths are pretty clear:
- They put the ball in play instead of chasing strikeouts.
- Their defense rarely gives away extra bases.
- They start the Series at home, where the Rogers Centre crowd is expected to sound like it’s about to lift the roof off.
This isn’t just a playoff run for Toronto — it’s a chance to bring a title back to Canada for the first time in over three decades.
Dodgers Come In as the Team to Beat
The Dodgers have been here before — many times. They’re defending champions, and a second straight title would solidify their reputation as the era’s most dominant team. Shohei Ohtani remains the headline name, and his postseason production has matched the hype. The rotation behind him is deep, experienced, and knows how to control a game from pitch one.
Their one vulnerability has been the bullpen. If Toronto can extend at-bats and knock starters out early, things could get interesting fast.
What This Series Comes Down To
This matchup is stylistic contrast at its cleanest:
- Dodgers: power bats, hard-throwing starters, star names everywhere
- Blue Jays: contact hitting, defense-first baseball, clutch at the right time
Toronto needs pressure, traffic on the bases, and long innings. Los Angeles wants early leads and efficient pitching.
Schedule & How to Watch
- Games 1 & 2: Toronto
- Games 3–5: Los Angeles
- Games 6 & 7 (if needed): Toronto
- Game time: 8 PM ET
- Broadcast: FOX (U.S.) • Sportsnet (Canada)
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