If the Los Angeles Dodgers want to achieve back-to-back World Series titles, they must face the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays secured their place in the World Series with a thrilling Game 7 victory against the Seattle Mariners thanks to a winning home run from George Springer. This marks Toronto’s first appearance in the World Series since 1993.
The Dodgers routed the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, returning to the World Series for the first time since the 2008-09 Philadelphia Phillies.
On the pitching front, Tyler Glasnow serves as L.A.’s least effective starter, with Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Shohei Ohtani showcasing ace-like performances recently, all in excellent health. Ohtani notably showcased his skills with a historic three-home run game in the NLCS.
Snell is set to pitch in Game 1, followed by Yamamoto in Game 2, replicating their NLCS order.
In contrast, the Blue Jays have excelled offensively, witnessing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deliver stellar performances. Toronto’s pitching staff, while not as deep, possesses strength with rookie Trey Yesavage and seasoned starters such as Shane Bieber, Kevin Gausman, and Max Scherzer.
Toronto will host the Dodgers for the first game due to their superior regular season record. Here’s the complete schedule for the 2025 World Series:
| Game | Date | Start Time | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri. Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. ET | Rogers Centre | Fox |
| 2 | Sat. Oct. 25 | 8 p.m. ET | Rogers Centre | Fox |
| 3 | Mon. Oct. 27 | 8 p.m. ET | Dodger Stadium | Fox |
| 4 | Tue., Oct. 28 | 8 p.m. ET | Dodger Stadium | Fox |
| 5 | Wed., Oct. 29 (if necessary) | 8 p.m. ET | Dodger Stadium | Fox |
| 6 | Fri., Oct. 31 (if necessary) | 8 p.m. ET | Rogers Centre | Fox |
| 7 | Sat., Nov. 1 (if necessary) | 8 p.m. ET | Rogers Centre | Fox |
Game 1 Preview:
- Dodgers: The Dodgers aim to be the first team since the New York Yankees to win consecutive World Series titles from 1998 to 2000.
- Blue Jays: The Blue Jays are returning to the World Series under pressure after last appearing in 1993 and being the third team to rally from a 2-0 deficit in their playoff series.
Prediction: I believe the Dodgers will clinch the victory in Game 1, likely with a close score of 3-2.
