Dodgers' repeat and Blue Jays' offseason turnover, including Chris Bassitt's move to Baltimore, suggest Toronto could enter 2025 with thinner rotation depth. Punters may be wary backing Blue Jays futures early — consider siding with Dodgers to repeat or taking longer odds on Toronto until they reinforce starting pitching.
Dodgers Complete Thrilling Repeat, Blue Jays Fall Short
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed back-to-back World Series titles after dramatic wins in Games 6 and 7 at Rogers Centre, completing one of the most memorable Fall Classics in recent history. The victory made Los Angeles the first MLB team to repeat as champions since the late-1990s Yankees dynasty.
Blue Jays’ Rise and Heartbreak
Toronto’s run from worst to first in the American League East culminated in a third World Series appearance for the franchise. After dismantling the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners in the postseason, the Blue Jays came up agonizingly short at the final hurdle, leaving a roster and fanbase searching for answers.
Key Moments and Controversy
Game 7 featured a controversial baserunning play that added to Toronto’s frustration. Voices from inside the clubhouse described the loss as a bitter disappointment, with several players saying the only cure would be winning a World Series.
Pitching Spotlight: Chris Bassitt
Right-hander Chris Bassitt was a reliable bright spot for Toronto in the series, allowing just one run across six innings in five appearances. The lone run he surrendered came on a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning of Game 7. Bassitt’s steady postseason work contrasted with the team’s overall collapse in the final games.
Offseason Movement
Bassitt, who had signed a three-year contract with Toronto in December 2022, has since agreed to a one-year deal with Baltimore worth $18.5 million. His departure raises questions about the Blue Jays’ starting rotation depth heading into the next season.
Ratings Surge: World Series Viewership Soars
The Fall Classic drew massive audiences, averaging 34 million viewers across the United States, Canada and Japan — the largest MLB TV audience since 1992 and a significant increase from recent matchups.
Combined U.S. and Canadian viewership for the series reached 24.3 million, while Game 7 alone averaged 51 million viewers across the three countries, marking the most-watched MLB broadcast since the 1991 World Series finale.
Implications for the Future
Los Angeles enters the offseason as back-to-back champions and a betting favorite in early futures markets. Toronto will need offseason reinforcements, particularly in the rotation, to restore confidence among fans and bettors. The narrative now shifts to whether the Blue Jays can recover quickly or if the Dodgers will begin a multi-year run atop MLB.
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Blue Jays and Dodgers played what most consider one of the best World Series in MLB history.
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