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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during Game Five of the 2025 World Series. The background of the fans in the seats is indistinct, but Ohtani is in focus.

World Series – Toronto Blue Jays v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game 5

Game 3 Is The Legend, But The Blue Jays Are For Real

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Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 to win Game 5 of the 2025 World Series.

The Blue Jays Make The Dodgers Look Fake And Silly

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after the final out of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California

World Series – Toronto Blue Jays v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Four

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Is A Canadian Hero

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting an RBI double

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The Blue Jays Won’t Let Shohei Ohtani Do That Again

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off home run in the 18th inning during Game Three of the 2025 World Series presented by Capital One between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Monday, October 27, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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If You Went To Sleep, Sorry But You Are Not Forgiven

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers points to the sky after pitching a complete game and winning Game Two of the 2025 World Series.

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They Can’t All Be Yoshinobu Yamamoto

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TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 20: Manager Dan Wilson #6 of the Seattle Mariners takes the ball from Bryan Woo #22 during a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the American League Championship Series at the Rogers Centre on October 20, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

American League Championship Series – Seattle Mariners v Toronto Blue Jays – Game Seven

How Not To Run A Bullpen

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Kurt Suzuki, left, takes questions after being announced as the new manager of the Los Angeles Angels by General Manager Perry Minasian during a press conference at the stadium in Anaheim, CA on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He looks kind of freaked out.

Kurt Suzuki named manager of LA Angels

Congratulations Kurt Suzuki, You Get To Manage The Opossum House

George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a three-run home run to take the lead in the seventh inning during Game Seven of the American League Championship Series. He's like 18 inches off the ground and everyone in the stands is freaking out.

Championship Series – Seattle Mariners v Toronto Blue Jays – Game 7

More Of This, Please

Manager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on against the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. He's been doing a lot of "looking on."

Division Series – Philadelphia Phillies v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game Three

Dave Roberts Can Afford To Take It Easy

New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine and catcher Mike Piazza applaud

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The MLB App Won’t Stop Forcing Me To Remember 9/11

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Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners prepares to bat in the first inning, in front of the backdrop of the CN Tower.

Championship Series – Seattle Mariners v Toronto Blue Jays – Game 2

Everything’s Coming Up Mariners

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Hot Dog Guys or Loonie Dog Kings Jody Matheson (r) and Ryan Ruston ( l) get welcomed back to the park and looking forward to loonie dogs. This was taken on the day of the Toronto Blue Jays' 2025 home opener.

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