The 2025 World Series is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting event, as the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers face off against the upstart Toronto Blue Jays. Both teams boast a wealth of talent, making this a very even matchup that promises to be decided by the slimmest of margins.
At first glance, the Dodgers might appear to be the favorites, especially after their dominant performance against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). However, momentum in the MLB postseason rarely carries over from one series to another, leaving the outcome anyone’s guess.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have shown tremendous resilience and grit in their postseason run. After falling behind 3-2 in the American League Championship Series (ALCS), they battled back to win both the final games, sending the Seattle Mariners home. Their perseverance adds another layer of intrigue to this World Series.
There are several narratives poised to define this exciting matchup. New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez highlighted one of the most compelling storylines during the FOX Sports broadcast following the Blue Jays’ 4-3 Game 7 victory over the Mariners.
“It should be a dream World Series. Look, you have the best team on the planet in the Dodgers. [The Dodgers] have the best athlete in the world in Shohei Ohtani, and the Blue Jays have the best hitter in the game in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.,” Rodriguez said. “This is gonna be a much better series than people are giving it credit for.”
Shohei Ohtani’s elite status is beyond question at this point. His performance in the Dodgers’ Game 4 NLDS clincher was nothing short of historic, hitting three home runs and striking out 10 batters over six innings on the mound. Many consider that one of the greatest single-game performances in postseason history.
On the other side, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been on fire throughout the playoffs. His 2025 postseason OPS sits at an eye-popping 1.440—a truly absurd number that underscores his impact in these crucial games.
This World Series is a clash between two of baseball’s current greatest stars, and the series’ outcome will largely depend on whose star shines brighter under the biggest spotlight.
### Blue Jays vs. Dodgers: The Shohei Ohtani Bowl
One of the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 World Series is that these two teams were the final frontrunners for Shohei Ohtani’s services when he was a free agent in 2023. Ohtani ultimately made the right choice by signing with the Dodgers, already securing a World Series title along the way.
Now, the Blue Jays are out for blood, eager to prove that they can win it all even without Ohtani on their roster. This adds an intriguing subplot to an already captivating World Series showdown, as the rivalry between these two teams extends beyond just the diamond.
Baseball fans around the world should prepare for a thrilling, hard-fought series that could go down as one of the most memorable championships in recent history.
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