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Oct 31, 2025

'You can't hit it': Why one dominant pitch could decide this World Series
It looks like a fastball, until you swing and miss. Here's why the splitter is sweeping baseball.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

World Series check-in: Will Blue Jays or Dodgers win, MVP so far and more
Game 6 (and maybe 7) is on tap for the Blue Jays and Dodgers. Here's the blueprint for a title.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

Pitching coach Maddux leaves Rangers for Angels
Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux is leaving the organization and will take up the same role in Anaheim for the Los Angeles Angels.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

The unhittable pitch rocking this MLB postseason -- and the aces who will be throwing it in World Series Game 6
It looks like a fastball, until you swing and miss. Here's why the splitter is sweeping baseball.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

Back to Toronto! Here's what each team needs to do to win it
Game 6 (and maybe 7) is on tap for the Blue Jays and Dodgers. Here's the blueprint for a title.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

Nats hire Butera, youngest manager in decades
The Nationals have hired 33-year-old Blake Butera as their new manager, making him the youngest skipper in the major leagues in more than half a century.

ESPN MLB
Oct 31, 2025

From backs to the wall to back-to-back? The dynasty Yankees give their advice to the Dodgers
What does it take to overcome the odds and repeat as champions? Buster Olney asked the last group of guys to do it.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Ohtani roles for potential G7 include opener, OF
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will consider using Shohei Ohtani as an opener or even as an outfielder in a potential Game 7 against the Blue Jays.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Jays' win was 2nd-most viewed Game 4 since '18
The Blue Jays' 6-2 victory over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series averaged 14.81 million viewers and was the most-watched Game 4 since 2018.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Jays hopeful injured Springer will play Game 6
Blue Jays manager John Schneider says injured designated hitter George Springer is on track to play in Game 6 of the World Series.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Vitello embracing Giants 'challenge' as he goes pro
Tony Vitello fully recognizes he is a most unconventional call-up to Major League Baseball, making the leap from the college coaching ranks at Tennessee to the San Francisco Giants while bypassing the minor league farm system.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Blue Jays favorites for championship, but Dodgers are Game 6 favorites
Odds for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays World Series result and World Series MVP voting.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Betting buzz: How the Blue Jays are a win away from saving U.S. sportsbooks
The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from winning the World Series, a win for American sportsbooks.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

?? WS guarantee: These two players get a ring
Pitcher José Ureña and infielder Buddy Kennedy each had stints on both the Dodgers' and Blue Jays' major league rosters this season.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Twins hire Shelton 5 months after Pirates ouster
The Twins have hired former Pirates skipper Derek Shelton to be their new manager.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Sources: Nats near deal to hire Butera as skipper
The Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year old Blake Butera as their new manager, sources told ESPN, which will make him the youngest skipper hired to the position in the major leagues in more than half a century.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Sources: Nats near hire of Butera, 33, as skipper
The Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year old Blake Butera as their new manager, sources told ESPN, which will make him the youngest skipper hired to the position in the major leagues in more than half a century.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Sources: Feds eye MLBPA venture over spending
Players Way was cited in an anonymous whistleblower complaint last November that triggered an ongoing criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

How Trey Yesavage met the moment and pushed the Dodgers to the brink
Six months after making his pro debut, Toronto's rookie shut down L.A. in a World Series start for the ages.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

'We've got to figure something out': Dodgers must start hitting -- or this World Series is over
A lineup full of All-Stars has looked off all postseason long -- and especially in the Fall Classic. Can L.A. fix it before it's too late?

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

How Yesavage met the moment and pushed the Dodgers to the brink
Six months after making his pro debut, Toronto's unflappable rookie shut down L.A.'s lineup and quieted a sold-out Dodger Stadium in a World Series start for the ages.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Game 3 marathon sees audience drop from 2024
The Dodgers' win over the Blue Jays on Monday night saw a 17% decline from the audience of last year's Game 3, and it wasn't the most-watched program of the night.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Jays ride Yesavage's record 12 K's to cusp of title
Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, propelling the Blue Jays past the Dodgers 6-1 and moving them one win away from their first championship since 1993.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Kershaw bids farewell to Dodger Stadium after G5
Clayton Kershaw lingered on the field at Dodger Stadium after Wednesday's Game 5 loss to the Blue Jays, taking in the sights for the last time.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Dodgers' bats flail again, putting season on brink
The Dodgers' offense fell flat again, managing four hits while striking out 15 times in a 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays that put them in a 3-2 hole in the World Series.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Report: Nats' Cairo won't receive permanent gig
Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo, who replaced Dave Martinez after he was fired, will not receive the permanent post, according to the Associated Press.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

World Series: Blue Jays favorites for championship, but Dodgers are Game 6 favorites
Odds for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays World Series result and World Series MVP voting.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Tracking MLB offseason manager changes: Nats turn to 33-year-old Butera
The offseason carousel has started. Here's who is in, who's out -- and who could be in line to replace them.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

One win away! Takeaways as Blue Jays drop Dodgers in Game 5
The defending champs are on the ropes. Here's how Toronto took a 3-2 series lead on Los Angeles.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Jays' Springer feeling better, eyes Game 6 return
George Springer didn't play vs. the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series, even though Blue Jays manager John Schneider indicated he could be available off the bench.

ESPN MLB
Oct 30, 2025

Yesavage's record 12 K's lead Jays past Dodgers
Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, and Toronto opened Game 5 with back-to-back homers in a 6-1 victory over the Dodgers that moved the Blue Jays within one win of their first championship since 1993.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Follow live: Blue Jays pad lead as they fight to close out Game 5
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ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Follow live: Schneider, Vladdy drill back-to-back HRs on first 3 pitches
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ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Jays' Springer feeling better, won't start Game 5
Blue Jays DH George Springer won't start Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers, but Toronto manager John Schneider indicated he could be available off the bench.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

G3 marathon sees audience drop from last year
The Dodgers' win over the Blue Jays on Monday night saw a 17% decline from the audience of last year's Game 3, and it wasn't the most-watched program of the night.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Sources: Twins pick Shelton to be next manager
The Twins are turning to Derek Shelton to be their new manager, sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Tracking MLB offseason manager changes: Twins tab Shelton as skipper
The offseason carousel has started. Here's who is in, who's out -- and who could be in line to replace them.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Dodgers make changes; Ohtani offers bullpen help
The Dodgers moved catcher Will Smith into the No. 2 spot for Game 5 of the World Series and replaced struggling Andy Pages with Alex Call at the bottom of the lineup.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Nats' Miguel Cairo not to receive permanent gig
Washington Nationals' interim manager Miguel Cairo, who replaced Dave Martinez after he was fired, will not receive the permanent post, per the Associated Press.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

'I'd probably pitch around him': Those around Vlad Jr. on his epic October
What's it like watching the face of the franchise dominate a postseason? We asked those around the Blue Jays superstar.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Takeaways: Blue Jays tie series with huge win
The Jays even the Fall Classic by stealing a game in L.A. to ensure the series goes back to Toronto.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

'When those things click, it's on like Donkey Kong': Witnessing Vlad Jr.'s epic October run
What's it like watching the face of the franchise dominate a postseason? We asked those around the Blue Jays superstar.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Ohtani rues 'regrettable' inning, takes Game 4 loss
A day after an 18-inning victory for the Dodgers in Game 3, Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani took the mound in Game 4, wound up with the loss, and finished hitless in the batter's box, as the Toronto Blue Jays evened the World Series at 2-2 with a 6-2 win.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Jays, 'team of uncommon men,' rebound to tie WS
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, and the Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to even the World Series with a 6-2 victory over the Dodgers in Game 4 on Tuesday night.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Injured Springer sits out Blue Jays' Game 4 win
Blue Jays star George Springer did not play in Game 4 of the World Series after leaving early Monday night with right side discomfort.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Jays silence Ohtani's 2-way show to even Series
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, and the Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to even the World Series with a 6-2 victory over the Dodgers in Game 4 on Tuesday night.

ESPN MLB
Oct 29, 2025

Takeaways: Blue Jays tie series with huge Game 4 win
The Jays even the Fall Classic by stealing a game in L.A. to ensure the series goes back to Toronto.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

'The Angels failed Eric,' ex-wife of Kay says at trial
Camela Kay, the ex-wife of former Angels employee Eric Kay, on Tuesday said the MLB team failed her drug-addicted husband during a trial over the fatal overdose of Tyler Skaggs.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

14% drop in U.S. viewers for 1st 2 games of WS
Viewers in the U.S. for the first two World Series games between the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays dropped 14% from last season's Los Angeles-New York Yankees match, but Canadian and Japanese audiences set records before the series shifted to California.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Follow live: Bichette, Barger rip RBI singles as Blue Jays pour it on late
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ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Follow live: Vlad Jr. responds with two-run HR as Blue Jays take lead
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ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Injured Springer out of Jays' lineup for Game 4
Blue Jays star George Springer was not in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the World Series after leaving early Monday night with right side discomfort.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Injured Springer not in Jays' lineup for Game 4
Blue Jays star George Springer is not in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the World Series after leaving early Monday night with right side discomfort.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

The unlikely predecessor to lengthy World Series games? Brad Paisley national anthems
Monday's marathon matchup between the Dodgers and Blue Jays marked the fourth time the country star has sung the anthem before an extra-inning World Series game.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Who is left to pitch? What will Ohtani do next? Here's what to expect in World Series Game 4
After the Dodgers outlasted the Blue Jays in Game 3, here's what to expect as L.A. and Toronto return for an encore.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Ohtani, Freeman, Kershaw, Klein: The Dodgers' many heroes of Game 3
The Dodgers won an instant classic featuring plenty of drama and more history from Shohei Ohtani.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Chapman: I'd rather retire than rejoin Yankees
Aroldis Chapman ripped the Yankees in a recent podcast, saying he would "retire on the spot" before playing for them ever again.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Jays say enough's enough, won't pitch to Ohtani
The Blue Jays turned to walking Shohei Ohtani, who reached base a record nine times in Game 3, after he went 4-for-4 in the early innings.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

After Game 3 marathon, where could this World Series possibly go next?
Who is left to pitch? What will Shohei Ohtani do next? Here's what to expect as L.A. and Toronto return for an encore.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle lead World Series Game 4 attendees
Here's a look at all the notable names and celebrities who attend the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Odds: Dodgers win marathon Game 3; Ohtani heads towards MVP
Odds for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays World Series including results, MVP and stat leaders.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Blue Jays plan to keep walking red-hot Ohtani
The Blue Jays turned to walking Shohei Ohtani, who reached base a record nine times in Game 3, after he went 4-for-4 in the early innings.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Passan: 18 innings, 11 runs, a walk-off homer -- and an epic Game 3
The Dodgers won an instant classic featuring plenty of drama and more history from Shohei Ohtani.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Springer exits with injury; Jays await MRI results
Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Game 3 of the World Series after suffering an injury on a swing in the top of the seventh inning Monday night.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Dodgers win WS classic on Freeman's HR in 18th
Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice in another record-setting performance and the Dodgers outlasted the Blue Jays 6-5 in Game 3 on Monday night to win a World Series classic.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Justin Bieber, Sandy Koufax lead World Series Game 3 attendees
Here's a look at all the notable names and celebrities who attend the World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays.

ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Freddie Freeman crushes walk-off HR in 18th inning as Dodgers win Game 3 thriller
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ESPN MLB
Oct 28, 2025

Follow live: Dodgers, Blue Jays battling in extras
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ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

Follow live: Blue Jays jump back in front with Bo Bichette's RBI single
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ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

'19 WS MVP Strasburg returns to SDSU, joins staff
Stephen Strasburg, the former Washington Nationals ace and 2019 World Series MVP, has been hired by San Diego State as a special assistant to coach Kevin Vance, rejoining a program he pitched for from 2007-09 before becoming the top pick of the MLB draft.

ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

Manfred expresses optimism on 2028 Olympics
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed major league player participation in the Los Angeles Games and the league's potential new rights deal with ESPN in an interview Monday.

ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

From crashing on couches to crushing grand slams: Five under-the-radar Blue Jays bashers you need to know
Toronto is a tough out from top to bottom. Here are five guys you need to know who help lengthen the lineup.

ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

Follow live: Teoscar Hernandez homers as Dodgers take lead
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ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

Dodgers' Betts named Clemente Award winner
Dodgers star Mookie Betts won the Roberto Clemente Award for his humanitarian work. The annual award goes to a player who represents the sport through character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions on and off the field.

ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

Kay's ex-wife: Saw pills passed on Angels' plane
The ex-wife of former Angels employee Eric Kay testified she saw players and team employees passing around pills on the team plane, and that the team was aware of his drug use.

ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

From crashing on couches to crushing grand slams: Blue Jays bashers you need to know
Toronto is a tough out from top to bottom. Here are five guys you need to know who help lengthen the lineup.

ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

O's hire Albernaz after last-place finish in AL East
The Orioles have hired former Guardians associate manager Craig Albernaz to be the team's new manager and help engineer a turnaround after a disappointing 2025.

ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

Source: Mets hiring Snitker's son as hitting coach
Former Astros hitting coach Troy Snitker will be the Mets' next hitting coach, a source confirmed to ESPN, as the club continues to overhaul its coaching staff. Snitker, 36, was with the Astros for seven seasons until he was dismissed earlier this month.

ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

Much more than just Vlad and Springer: Meet the Blue Jays' under-the-radar mashers
Toronto is a tough out from top to bottom. Here are five guys you need to know who help lengthen the lineup.

ESPN MLB
Oct 27, 2025

Bullpen woes, L.A.'s offensive troubles, Toronto's power: What we've learned so far
With the World Series resuming in Los Angeles, we break down what we've seen so far -- and what to expect.

ESPN MLB
Oct 26, 2025

Orioles tab Albernaz as next manager, sources say
The Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a deal to hire former Guardians associate manager Craig Albernaz, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

ESPN MLB
Oct 26, 2025

Bichette to start at 2B for Blue Jays in Game 3
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette will be in the starting lineup, playing second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday, according to manager John Schneider.

ESPN MLB
Oct 26, 2025

Jays' Scherzer to start Game 3 vs. LA's Glasnow
Max Scherzer will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Blue Jays, while the Dodgers will give the ball to Tyler Glasnow.

ESPN MLB
Oct 26, 2025

Bichette doesn't start G2, enters in 7th for Jays
After returning from a seven-week absence in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Bo Bichette did not start in the Toronto Blue Jays' 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 on Saturday night, but entered in the seventh inning.

ESPN MLB
Oct 26, 2025

Yamamoto's 2nd straight CG ignites Dodgers in G2
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter for his second consecutive complete game, the first in the World Series since 2015, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 Saturday night, tying the best-of-seven matchup at one game apiece.

ESPN MLB
Oct 26, 2025

Yamamoto's 2nd straight CG sparks Dodgers in G2
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter for his second consecutive complete game, the first in the World Series since 2015, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 Saturday night, tying the best-of-seven matchup at one game apiece.

ESPN MLB
Oct 26, 2025

2025 World Series: Takeaways from Dodgers' series-tying win over Blue Jays
After Toronto rolled in the opener, Los Angeles rebounded to even the Fall Classic. Here's how it went down.

ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Yamamoto tosses complete-game gem as Dodgers even series at 1-1
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ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Manfred: MLB 'vigilant' in policing sports betting
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the league has been "really vigilant" amid increasing questions about professional sports' ability to police the fallout from the widespread legalization of sports gambling.

ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Follow live: Smith drives in Freeman as Dodgers take lead
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ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Bichette not in Blue Jays' starting lineup for G2
After returning from a seven-week absence in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, Bo Bichette is not in the Toronto Blue Jays' starting lineup for Game 2 on Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Harper hurt by Dombrowski's doubt in elite status
Phillies superstar Bryce Harper said he was "hurt" by Dave Dombrowski's apparent questioning of whether Harper could return to an elite status.

ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Inside the celebration at Rogers Centre as Toronto made its case
On a night Toronto had been waiting for for decades, the Blue Jays showed they're more than ready for their moment.

ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Toronto waited 32 years for another World Series win -- and Game 1 delivered
On a night Toronto had been waiting for, Blue Jays showed they're more than ready for their moment.

ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Dodgers' relief woes rear ugly head in Game 1 rout
A nine-run sixth-inning barrage by the Blue Jays highlighted a glaring weakness for the Dodgers, whose bullpen was hit hard again in an 11-4 rout in Game 1 of the World Series.

ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Jays use 9-run 6th to bury L.A. in statement win
The Blue Jays showed they're a powerhouse in their own right Friday night, putting Game 1 of the World Series away with a nine-run sixth inning and beating the Dodgers 11-4.

ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Jays use 9-run 6th to stomp Dodgers in Game 1
Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Friday night's opener.

ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

Jays fans hit Ohtani with 'don't need you' chants
Blue Jays fans let Shohei Ohtani hear it before and during Game 1 of the World Series, their disapproval of him not picking their team in free agency in 2023 clearly still evident Friday night at Rogers Centre.

ESPN MLB
Oct 25, 2025

2025 World Series: Takeaways from Blue Jays' dominant Game 1 win over Dodgers
The underdog Blue Jays took home a resounding victory over the defending champion Dodgers.

ESPN MLB
Oct 24, 2025

Follow live: Shohei Ohtani homers, but Blue Jays still in control in Game 1
It's the defending champion Dodgers against the underdog Blue Jays. We've got all the action covered.

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