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TOR •
7 months ago
One of baseball’s premier pitching prospects before undergoing Tommy John surgery in August 2024, Tiedemann progressed to throwing off a mound late last season but never returned to minor league action. The 23-year-old southpaw’s swing-and-miss raw stuff makes him an intriguing name to watch in Grapefruit League action, though he’s unlikely to reach Toronto before the latter part of next season barring any setbacks.
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
7 months ago
Ohtani represents the overwhelming favorite to capture MVP honors for the fourth time in five years after another otherworldly two-way campaign for the World Series champion Dodgers, launching 55 home runs and posting a 2.87 ERA across 47 innings over 14 starts in his return to the mound. Schwarber did everything possible to make this a close race, blasting a career-high 56 homers and driving in 132 runs during his age-32 season with the Phillies before hitting free agency. Soto capped his first year with the Mets by leading the majors in walks (127) and on-base percentage (.396) while also setting career highs with 43 homers and 38 stolen bases. The winner will be announced on Thursday, November 13.
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TOR •
7 months ago
Scherzer’s remarks came in the wake of Toronto’s heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Dodgers, which capped one of the most thrilling Fall Classics in recent memory. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer allowed one run over 4 1/3 innings in that contest and said afterward there’s “no way” that was his final pitch in the majors. He proved to be a true X-factor for the Blue Jays during their postseason run after injuries limited him to just 17 regular-season starts. While he’s unlikely to carry much fantasy value next year due to omnipresent physical concerns, his playoff experience, big-game moxie, and competitiveness should appeal to contenders seeking to fortify the back end of their rotation this offseason.
Source: Jesse Rogers
LAD • Pitcher • #18
7 months ago
To say Yamamoto was deserving of the honor would be a massive understatement. The 27-year-old ace authored a 105-pitch complete-game masterpiece in Game 2 against Toronto, earning a crucial win that evened the best-of-seven series. He returned to the mound in Game 6 with the Dodgers facing elimination and delivered again, allowing just one run over six strong innings. Then, on zero days’ rest, Yamamoto recorded the final eight outs in Game 7 — twice pitching out of jams with a runner on third and less than two outs without surrendering a run. His legendary workhorse performance — throwing caution to the wind with a championship on the line — stands out even more in an era when pitchers’ workloads are so carefully managed He was the defining force in what will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest World Series ever played.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
LAD • Pitcher • #18
7 months ago
To say that Yamamoto was well-deserving of the honor would be a massive understatement. The 27-year-old hurler fired a 105-pitch complete game masterpiece against the Jays in Game 2, earning a much-needed victory that evened the Series at one game apiece. He then took the hill with the Dodgers’ backs up against the wall in Game 6 on Friday and earned another victory — surrendering just one run over six stellar frames. He then got the final eight outs in Game 7 on Saturday night on zero days rest, twice pitching his way out of jams with runners on third base and less than two outs without allowing a single run. He was the best player in what may go down as the greatest World Series in the history of the sport.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
LAD • Catcher • #16
7 months ago
It looked as though the Dodgers would go quietly in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas grounded out to third base and Shohei Ohtani bounced out to second. That’s when the 30-year-old backstop gave the Dodgers their first lead of the night, clobbering a 2-0 slider from Shane Bieber for a 366-foot (104.6 mph EV) solo shot that will be remembered forever in Los Angeles. Smith finished the night 2-for-6 with a pair of runs scored and concludes the postseason slashing .276/.364/.414 with a pair of homers and eight RBI.
LAD • Catcher • #16
7 months ago
It looked as though the Dodgers would go quietly in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas grounded out to third base and Shohei Ohtani bounced out to second. That’s when the 30-year-old backstop gave the Dodgers their first lead of the night, clobbering a 2-0 slider from Shane Bieber for a 366-foot (104.6 mph EV) solo shot that will be remembered forever in Los Angeles. Smith finished the night 2-for-6 with a pair of runs scored and concludes the postseason slashing .276/.364/.414 with a pair of homers and eight RBI.
LAD • 2B
7 months ago
The light-hitting 36-year-old infielder stunned the Blue Jays as he clobbered a full-count slider from Jeff Hoffman for a 387-foot (104.9 mph EV) game-tying solo shot with one out in the ninth inning. That set the stage for Will Smith’s heroics in the 11th inning as the Dodgers secured their second consecutive World Series title. Rojas finished the evening 2-for-5 and slashed a healthy .278/.316/.444 with a homer and two RBI during the postseason.
TOR • SS
7 months ago
Bichette opened the second inning with a walk as the Blue Jays loaded the bases against Shohei Ohtani, but Andrés Giménez struck out and they came away empty-handed. An inning later, George Springer led off with a single, was sacrificed to second, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was intentionally walked to bring up Bichette — who promptly ambushed a first-pitch slider for a 442-foot, three-run homer (110.1 mph EV) to give Toronto an early lead. He later added a one-out single off Blake Snell in the ninth before being lifted for a pinch-runner. The 27-year-old impending free agent wrapped up the World Series slashing a strong .348/.444/.478 slash line with one homer and six RBI across seven games, setting himself up for a potentially massive multi-year payday in free agency this winter.
LAD • Infielder • #13
7 months ago
Muncy drew a walk off of Max Scherzer in the fourth inning and singled in the sixth, but the Dodgers were unable to cash him in either time. He then tagged right-hander Trey Yesavage for a 373-foot (102.2 mph EV) solo shot in the eighth inning that pulled the Dodgers to within a run at 4-3. Muncy also singled in the 10th inning to put two men on with one out, but the Dodgers were unable to push a run across. He finished the postseason hitting .214/.353/.411 with three homers and three RBI in 56 at-bats.
LAD • 2B
7 months ago
The light-hitting 36-year-old infielder stunned the Blue Jays when he launched a full-count slider from closer Jeff Hoffman 387 feet (104.9 mph EV) for a game-tying solo homer with one out in the ninth inning. It was just his second round-tripper since July 19. That unlikely blast — in addition to a phenomenal defensive effort in the bottom of the ninth inning with the bases loaded — set the stage for Will Smith’s extra-inning heroics, as the Dodgers clinched their second consecutive World Series title.
LAD • Pitcher • #18
7 months ago
Despite throwing 96 pitches during a victory over the Blue Jays in a must-win game on Friday night, Yamamoto told manager Dave Roberts before the game that he was ready and available out of the bullpen if needed. They called his name with two men on and one out during a tied game in the ninth inning. He plunked Alejandro Kirk to load the bases before getting Daulton Varsho to bounce into a fielder’s choice that cut down the potential winning run at the plate. He then retired Ernie Clement on a fly ball into the gap in left center that required a crazy running catch by Andy Pages. Yamamoto then returned to work scoreless frames in the 10th and 11th innings — getting Alejandro Kirk to bounce into a season-ending double play with the tying run on third base in the 11th. An absolutely Herculean effort by Yamamoto. He finishes the postseason with a stellar 1.45 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and a 33/6 K/BB ratio over 36 2/3 innings, earning five victories.
LAD • Pitcher • #18
7 months ago
Despite throwing 96 pitches in a must-win victory over the Blue Jays on Friday night, Yamamoto told manager Dave Roberts before Game 7 that he was ready — and available — out of the bullpen if needed. Roberts called his name with two men on and one out in a tie game in the ninth. After plunking Alejandro Kirk to load the bases, Yamamoto induced Daulton Varsho to bounce into a fielder’s choice that cut down the potential winning run at the plate, then escaped the inning when Ernie Clement’s drive into the left-center gap was tracked down by Andy Pages on a sensational running catch. Yamamoto wasn’t done. He came back out to fire scoreless frames in the 10th and 11th innings, sealing the title by getting Kirk to roll into a season-ending double play with the tying run on third in the 11th. An absolutely herculean effort from Yamamoto, who finished the postseason with a dominant 1.45 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and a 33/6 K/BB ratio over 36 2/3 innings — earning five victories and a permanent place in Dodgers lore.
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
7 months ago
The 31-year-old two-way superstar punched out three batters on the evening while issuing a pair of free passes. He escaped a bases-loaded jam in the second inning by striking out Andrés Giménez but wasn’t as fortunate in the third where he served up a three-run blast to Bo Bichette. Ohtani got six whiffs on 51 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 31%. Ohtani allowed seven runs on 11 hits over 8 1/3 innings during his two starts in the World Series. He went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles and a walk at the dish during the epic come-from-behind victory.
TOR • SS
7 months ago
Bichette started off the second inning with a walk as the Blue Jays loaded the bases against Shohei Ohtani, but Andrés Giménez struck out and they wound up coming away empty-handed. In the third inning, George Springer led off with a single, he was sacrificed to second base and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was walked intentionally to bring up Bichette. He then ambushed a first-pitch slider for a 442-foot (110.1 mph EV) three-run shot that gave the Blue Jays an early advantage. He also smacked a one-out single off of Blake Snell in the ninth inning before exiting for a pinch-runner. Bichette finishes the World Series slashing a healthy .348/.444/.478 with a homer and six RBI in seven games — setting himself up to land an incredibly-lucrative multi-year deal on the open market over the winter.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
7 months ago
Springer led off the home half of the first inning with a single but was ultimately cut down attempting to steal second base — after confusion over whether or not Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had walked or struck out. He then led off the third inning with a single and rode home on Bo Bichette’s epic three-run blast. He also singled in the fourth inning. The dynamic 36-year-old finishes the postseason hitting .284/.347/.552 with four homers and 10 RBI in 67 at-bats.
TOR • Pitcher • #23
7 months ago
Hoffman was called upon with the bases empty and two outs in the eighth inning and he got Tommy Edman to ground out harmlessly to second base. He then returned for the ninth where he got Enrique Hernandez on a swinging third strike before serving up a game-tying solo home run on a full-count offering to Miguel Rojas. He then rallied to retire Shohei Ohtani on a fly ball and Will Smith on strikes to end the inning. Hoffman finishes the postseason with a stellar 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and an 18/4 K/BB ratio across 12 1/3 innings in 10 appearances.
TOR • Pitcher • #23
7 months ago
Hoffman was called upon with the bases empty and two outs in the eighth inning and he got Tommy Edman to ground out harmlessly to second base. He then returned for the ninth with a chance to close out Toronto’s first championship in over three decades. He got Enrique Hernandez on a swinging third strike before serving up a game-tying solo home run on a full-count offering to Miguel Rojas. He then rallied to retire Shohei Ohtani on a fly ball and Will Smith on strikes to end the inning. Hoffman finishes the postseason with a stellar 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and an 18/4 K/BB ratio across 12 1/3 innings in 10 appearances.
TOR •
7 months ago
The grizzled 41-year-old right-hander struck out three batters on the night while allowing only one base on balls. The Dodgers had him on the ropes in the fourth inning as Will Smith led off with a double and Freddie Freeman followed with a single, but he ultimately allowed just the one run on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Teoscar Hernandez on what was an outstanding diving catch by Daulton Varsho in center field. Scherzer got five whiffs on 54 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 24%. He left with a 3-1 lead and in position to secure a World Championship with a third different ballclub, but the Dodgers rallied late and would not be denied. It remains to be seen if this is how the future Hall of Famer wants to go out, or if he has plans on pitching again in 2026.
LAD • Pitcher • #31
7 months ago
Glasnow needed just three pitches to record a save during Friday night’s battle and the expectation is that he was going to be available out of the Dodgers’ bullpen for multiple innings if needed on Saturday. How this side issue changes that plan is unknown at the moment. It’ll be another wrinkle to work through during a do-or-die Game 7 for the World Series title on Saturday evening in Toronto.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
LAD • Pitcher • #18
7 months ago
The 27-year-old right-hander threw 96 pitches during Friday night’s victory over the Blue Jays in Game 6. He played catch on the field on Saturday afternoon though and told his skipper that he’s ready to go if needed out of the bullpen. It’ll be an all hands-on deck approach for the Dodgers in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday night in Toronto.
Source: Bob Nightengale
LAD • 3B
7 months ago
The 22-year-old spent most of his collegiate career behind the dish before transitioning to the mound during his final season at UC Santa Barbara. He posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 5/3 K/BB ratio over 3 1/3 innings during his two appearances on the mound. He’s a highly intriguing arm, but will need to log plenty of minor league innings on the mound before he’s an option to help out the Dodgers.
LAD • Infielder • #50
7 months ago
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will stick with Betts in the cleanup spot for the winner-take-all affair in Toronto after he delivered a two-run single in Game 6 to help Los Angeles keep their season alive. Here’s the full lineup as the Dodgers attempt to repeat as World Series champions: Shohei Ohtani (P/DH), Will Smith (C), Freddie Freeman (1B), Betts (SS), Max Muncy (3B), Teoscar Hernández (RF), Tommy Edman (CF), Enrique Hernández (LF) and Miguel Rojas (2B).
Source: MLB.com
TOR • Outfielder • #4
7 months ago
Springer has been playing through a laundry list of physical issues this postseason, but he’s atop Toronto’s lineup as the calendar flips to November for the most important contest for the franchise in over three decades. Alejandro Kirk is a full-go for the winner-take-all showdown at the Rogers Centre after being plunked on the left hand during the ninth inning of Game 6. Here’s the full lineup set to face Dodgers superstar Shoei Ohtani and company: Springer (DH), Nathan Lukes (LF), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B), Bo Bichette (2B), Addison Barger (RF), Kirk (C), Daulton Varsho (CF), Ernie Clement (3B) and Andrés Giménez (SS).
Source: MLB.com
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
7 months ago
It’s official. Ohtani will take the ball on just three days’ rest opposite future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer for a Game 7 showdown at Rogers Centre to decide an electric Fall Classic. The 31-year-old two-way superstar was always expected to factor into Los Angeles’ pitching plan for the winner-take-all contest, but it makes the most sense from a routine standpoint to have him start before handing things over to the bullpen. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the lone Dodgers starter unlikely to pitch barring an emergency, while Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow — who needed just three pitches to record the save in Game 6 — will both be available in relief.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
TOR • Pitcher • #39
7 months ago
It’ll be all-hands-on-deck for the Blue Jays behind Game 7 starter Max Scherzer on Saturday evening at the Rogers Centre as they attempt to bring a World Series title back to Toronto for the first time since 1993. The 22-year-old rookie phenom has been a game-changer this postseason with a sparkling 3.46 ERA and 39/10 K/BB ratio across 26 innings over five playoff starts. He struck out 12 and allowed one run over seven innings during Wednesday’s Game 5 victory. This would be his normal bullpen day between starts, so he figures to be available in some capacity after throwing 104 pitches earlier this week. He’ll be one of the most popular pitching targets for fantasy managers in drafts next spring.
TOR • Catcher • #30
7 months ago
Kirk will be ready to go for Saturday night’s winner-take-all Game 7 showdown to decide the Fall Classic at the Rogers Centre. The 26-year-old backstop appears to have avoided serious injury after being drilled on the left hand by a splitter from Dodgers closer Roki Sasaki while leading off the ninth inning of Game 6.
Source: Shi Davidi
TOR • Catcher • #30
7 months ago
Kirk was plunked in the hand to lead off the ninth inning, and while he wasn’t likely to stay in the game anyway because of lack of speed, he was removed from the contest. It’s likely just a precautionary measure, but this would be a massive loss for Toronto as Kirk has been one of their most important players during their impressive postseason run. If he can’t start, Tyler Heineman would likely be behind the plate.
TOR • Catcher • #30
7 months ago
Kirk was plunked in the hand to lead off the ninth inning, and while he wasn’t likely to stay in the game anyway because of lack of speed, he was removed from the contest. It’s likely just a precautionary measure, but this would be a massive loss for Toronto as Kirk has been one of their most important players during their impressive postseason run. If he can’t start, Tyler Heineman would likely be behind the plate.
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
7 months ago
Ohtani will be working on three days rest after throwing 93 pitches against Toronto in Game 4 of the series. Roberts also said that every pitcher will be available outside of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who threw six innings in the Game 6 win. That includes Tyler Glasnow; the presumed starter for Saturday’s game but was needed to record the save Friday. Max Scherzer will start for the Blue Jays in the winner-take-all contest.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
7 months ago
Springer drove in the only run of the game on a line drive to center on a 3-0 pitch from an otherwise-effective Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He also picked up a single in the ninth on a dribbler that just got past Freddie Freeman. After missing the previous two games with his side discomfort, Springer didn’t exactly look spry, but healthy enough that he’ll almost assuredly hit at the top of the order against the Dodgers in Game 7 come Saturday.
LAD • Pitcher • #31
7 months ago
In case of emergency, break Glasnow. With runners on second-and-third with no outs, Glasnow was able to get Ernie Clement to pop up meekly to Freddie Freeman, and then he induced a double play on a lineout and a horrific baserunning mistake by Addison Barger. All of that happened in just three pitches, so there’s a very good chance that Glasnow will still be the starter against Max Scherzer in Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday.
LAD • Pitcher • #31
7 months ago
In case of emergency, break Glasnow. With runners on second-and-third with nobody out, Glasnow was able to get Ernie Clement to pop up meekly to Freddie Freeman, and then he induced a double play on a lineout and a horrific baserunning mistake by Addison Barger. All of that happened in just three pitches, so there’s a very good chance that Glasnow will still take the ball against Max Scherzer in Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday.
LAD • Infielder • #50
7 months ago
Betts extended the Dodgers’ lead to 3-0 with a two-run single in the third off Kevin Gausman. He also drew a walk. It has not been a great postseason for the 33-year-old star, as seen in a .657 OPS over October, but that hit — and the Dodgers’ pitching — now has Los Angeles just a win away from back-to-back championships. He’ll
LAD • Pitcher • #18
7 months ago
Let’s do seven. Yamamoto wasn’t as dominant as his sensational Game 2 start, but that’s more compliment to that outing than insult to this one. The 27-year-old gave up just one run on a 3-0 pitch he left in the middle of the plate to George Springer for a run-scoring single. He did have to wiggle out of some james, but wiggle out he did. It seems very unlikely that Yamamoto will be available for Sunday’s Game 7, but his impressive regular season campaign and spectacular postseason will make him one of the first pitchers off the board come 2026 draft time.
TOR • Pitcher • #34
7 months ago
Gausman allowed all three runs in the third inning on an RBI double by Will Smith and a two-run single by Mookie Betts. Outside of that frame the right-hander pitched well, but that was more than enough offense for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers. Gausman picked up losses in both of his World Series starts, but he pitched well enough to win. The 34-year-old will likely make his next appearance at or near the top of the Toronto rotation in 2026, as there’s one more year left on his contract.
LAD • Infielder • #50
7 months ago
With their backs up against the wall and looking to stave off elimination, Dodgers’ skipper Dave Roberts has opted to shake up his lineup a bit. Miguel Rojas will start at second base while Tommy Edman will move out to center field. Here’s the full lineup that the Dodgers will send out against Jays’ right-hander Kevin Gausman: Shohei Ohtani (DH), Will Smith (C), Freddie Freeman (1B), Betts (SS), Teoscar Hernández (RF), Max Muncy (3B), Kiké Hernandez (LF), Tommy Edman (CF) and Miguel Rojas (2B).
TOR • Outfielder • #4
7 months ago
The 36-year-old slugger missed each of the previous two games — both Blue Jays’ road victories — due to discomfort in his right side. He’ll serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff against Dodgers’ right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Friday evening. Here’s the full lineup the Jays will use as they attempt to close out their first World Series Championship since 1993: Springer (DH), Nathan Lukes (LF), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B), Bo Bichette (2B), Daulton Varsho (CF), Alejandro Kirk (C), Addison Barger (RF), Ernie Clement (3B) and Andrés Giménez (SS).
Source: MLB
TOR • Outfielder • #4
7 months ago
Springer was sidelined for two consecutive Fall Classic contests out in Los Angeles due to right side discomfort. Schneider added that he was close to starting Game 5 on Wednesday night before noting that he’s “checked every box physically so far.” The 36-year-old’s return would provide a significant lift for the top of Toronto’s lineup as they attempt to close out the World Series at the Rogers Centre and bring home the club’s first championship in 32 years.
Source: Arden Zwelling
TOR • Outfielder • #36
7 months ago
Schneider got the start with left-hander Blake Snell on the mound, and he greeted Snell with a solo homer on the first pitch of the game. He also drew a walk while getting the start over Nathan Lukes. It’ll likely be Lukes back in the outfield against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 6 of the World Series on Friday, but Schneider will certainly be available off the bench against any southpaws.
TOR • Infielder • #27
7 months ago
Guerrero went back-to-back with Davis Schneider to leadoff the game and give the Blue Jays a 2-0 lead. His second free pass was a wild pitch that allowed a run to score. The 26-year-old superstar has gotten on base at a .506 clip with an .831 slugging percentage while homering eight times in the postseason, and he’s how helped Toronto get to within one win of their first World Series title in 32 years.
TOR • Pitcher • #39
7 months ago
Spectacular. Yesavage threw 71-of-104 pitches for strikes; his first time reaching triple digits in pitches as a professional. He generated 23 swings and misses in that time, and that’s a World Series record in the Statcast era. The 12 strikeouts are the most by a rookie in the World Series. So on and so forth. Outside of one hanger to Enrique Hernández, Yesavage was basically flawless and escaped the few mini-jams he faced without issue. The 22-year-old has the Blue Jays a win away from their first title since 1993, and he could be an option out of the bullpen for Game 7, if necessary. If this is it, make sure you are ready to draft Yesavage (relatively) early in 2026. Game 6 will take place Friday in Toronto, and a win for the Blue Jays clinches their first world championship since 1993.
LAD • Pitcher • #7
7 months ago
Snell struck out seven and walked four. The first two runs came on the first three pitches, as he gave up a leadoff-homer to Davis Schneider and a solo tank to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. He settled down nicely, but another run was scored after a horrendous defensive play by Teoscar Hernandez turned a single into a triple and a sac fly scored Daulton Varsho. The last two runs were scored after he exited the game, but it’s another disappointing World Series start from a pitcher who was so dominant in helping Los Angeles reach the Fall Classic. He’ll likely be a bullpen option for Game 7, if the series gets there.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
7 months ago
Springer was able to run in the outfield and hit off a velocity machine, and Blue Jays manager John Schneider has insinuated that Springer will be available off the bench. The 36-year-old will sit with Bo Bichette the designated hitter, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base. Nathan Lukes will also sit against southpaw Blake Snell with Davis Schneider leading off in left field. The full lineup for Toronto: Davis Schneider LF, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B, Bo Bichette DH, Alejandro Kirk C, Daulton Varsho CF, Ernie Clement 3B, Addison Barger RF Kiner-Falefa 2B, and Andrés Giménez at SS.
Source: Blake Murphy
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
7 months ago
Ohtani indicated to Japanese media last night that he’d like to pitch in relief in Toronto, and Roberts seems down with the idea if he gets the all clear. Ohtani pitched six-plus innings and was charged with four runs in the Game 4 loss to the Blue Jays.
Source: Fabian Ardaya
TOR • Outfielder • #4
7 months ago
The Dodgers lineup has about out for another a half hour, but the Jays might be holding off to see if Springer can DH. Of course, running isn’t the real issue with Springer; it’s all about whether he can swing the bat.
Source: Keegan Matheson
LAD • Outfielder • #44
7 months ago
The Dodgers have switched up their starting nine for the first time since sitting Max Muncy against a lefty in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Phillies. Call started that one over Muncy, but tonight he’s playing over Pages, who is 4-for-50 with one RBI and no walks in the postseason. The other change is moving up Smith and dropping Mookie Betts, though only to the third spot. The lineup: Shohei Ohtani (DH), Smith (C), Betts (SS), Freddie Freeman (1B), Teoscar Hernández (RF), Tommy Edman (2B), Muncy (3B), Kiké Hernandez (CF) and Call (LF).
TOR • Infielder • #27
7 months ago
With the victory, Toronto evens the Fall Classic at two games apiece with Game 5 on tap for Wednesday evening in Los Angeles before the series shifts back to Canada. Guerrero put the Blue Jays ahead for good in this one when he took Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani deep in the third inning. It was his seventh round-tripper of the playoffs. The 26-year-old franchise cornerstone is batting .419 (26-for-62) this postseason and has the Blue Jays within two games of their first title in 32 years.
LAD • Infielder • #13
7 months ago
Muncy’s ninth-inning double against Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland represented Los Angeles’ lone extra-base hit of the night. The Dodgers went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position and managed just two runs on six hits in the loss.
TOR • Pitcher • #57
7 months ago
Bieber came through with an impressive effort in a critical spot for the Blue Jays to help them to even the Fall Classic after dropping an 18-inning marathon in Game 3 less than 24 hours earlier. The 30-year-old former Guardians ace wasn’t overpowering, but he managed to settle in after giving up a second-inning sacrifice fly to Enrique Hernández, keeping Los Angeles off the scoreboard into the sixth. He was lifted with one out in the frame after giving up singles to Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernández but got some help from reliever Mason Fluharty, who stranded both inherited runners to keep the lead intact. He’s posted a strong 3.57 ERA across 17 2/3 innings over four starts this postseason and figures to be available in relief for the rest of the series, if needed.
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
7 months ago
A clearly fatigued Ohtani managed to keep Toronto off the scoreboard until Vladimir Guerrero Jr walloped a two-run homer to left field in the third inning. He kept the deficit at a single run into the seventh inning before back-to-back hits brought his first World Series start to a close. He was charged with two additional runs after his departure when reliever Anthony Banda allowed both inherited runners to cross the plate. He finished with six strikeouts and only issued one walk. He finished 0-for-3 with a walk at the plate. He’ll be available to pitch out of the bullpen for the remainder of the series.
TOR • Outfielder • #4
7 months ago
Springer wasn’t able to swing well enough before the game to return to the lineup after leaving Game 3 with right side discomfort. The 36-year-old veteran could be available off the bench to pinch-hit in a key spot, based on the tone of Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s pregame comments, though that’s far from a certainty. Nathan Lukes has been moved up to the leadoff spot in his absence with Bo Bichette taking over at DH and Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base as Toronto faces Dodger superstar Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Here’s the full lineup: Lukes (LF), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B), Bichette (DH), Addison Barger (RF), Alejandro Kirk (C), Daulton Varsho (CF), Ernie Clement (3B), Andrés Giménez (SS) and Kiner-Falefa (2B).
Source: MLB.com
TOR • Outfielder • #4
7 months ago
The Blue Jays have yet to release a lineup for Tuesday’s Game 4 showdown as they continue to evaluate Springer to determine whether he’ll be ready to go. Schneider told reporters the 36-year-old veteran’s right side kind of grabbed on him a little bit and added that they’re not considering removing him from their World Series roster, which seems to indicate he would be available off the bench to pinch-hit. He underwent an MRI on Monday evening that seemingly didn’t reveal any structural damage. There should be an official lineup at some point in the next few hours.
Source: Keegan Matheson
TOR • Pitcher • #39
7 months ago
Toronto manager John Schneider will hand the ball to Yesavage for a potential elimination game later this week at Dodger Stadium depending on the outcome of Game 4. The dynamic 22-year-old pitching prospect has been a revelation this postseason with a 4.26 ERA and 27/10 K/BB ratio across 19 innings over four starts this postseason. He allowed two runs over four innings last week during Toronto’s Game 1 victory back at the Rogers Centre. An interesting wrinkle: he’s been more effective at home than on the road, where opposing teams can use pregame pitching machines to better simulate his unique release point.
Source: Shi Davidi
LAD • Outfielder • #37
7 months ago
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has flip-flopped Hernández, who snapped out of an early-series slump with a four-hit effort during Monday’s Game 3 extra-inning marathon, and Max Muncy on his lineup card as they prepare to face Blue Jays veteran Shane Bieber on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The only other note here is that the Dodgers continue sticking with Andy Pages in center field despite the fact he’s batting .083 this postseason. Here’s the full lineup: Shohei Ohtani (DH), Mookie Betts (SS), Freddie Freeman (1B), Will Smtih (C), Hernández (RF), Muncy (3B), Tommy Edman (2B), Enrique Hernandez (LF) and Pages (CF).
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TOR • Outfielder • #4
7 months ago
The Blue Jays are still waiting on the results from that MRI before determining Springer’s status for Game 4 on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. The 36-year-old top-of-the-order table-setter left Monday’s eventual extra-inning marathon following an awkward swing in the seventh inning. There should be a more definitive update on his status heading into Game 4.
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LAD • Infielder • #5
7 months ago
In every October run, there’s a swing that becomes shorthand for everything else. This one will be remembered forever — especially if the Dodgers go on to win their second straight title. Freeman put the exclamation point on the longest game in World Series history, ending a nearly seven-hour extra-inning marathon with a majestic fly ball that barely cleared the center-field fence. This game had everything: spectacular defense on both sides, heroic relief outings from unheralded arms like Toronto lefty Eric Lauer — who fired 4 2/3 shutout frames — and Dodgers righty Will Klein, who delivered four scoreless innings on a career-high 72 pitches. And, as the 19th inning loomed, Yoshinobu Yamamoto was warming up in the bullpen — just two days removed from throwing a 105-pitch complete game. The two clubs will meet again in just a few hours for Game 4 of the Fall Classic at Dodger Stadium with Shohei Ohtani taking the mound opposite Shane Bieber. Are you not entertained?
LAD • Two-Way Player • #17
7 months ago
Ohtani continued terrorizing Toronto’s pitching staff in the Fall Classic by launching two homers as part of a four-hit effort where he reached base safely in all nine of his plate appearances, helping keep the Dodgers afloat in the back-and-forth 18-inning slugfest that took nearly seven hours to complete. The 31-year-old two-way sensation, who will start Game 4 on the mound for Los Angeles in a few hours, connected on an inside fastball from Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer, walloping a 389-foot line drive into the right-field seats to give the Dodgers a 2-0 advantage in the third inning. The 31-year-old two-way superstar’s fifth round-tripper in his last four playoff contests came a couple frames after scalding a 113.8-mph ground-rule double down the right-field line in the opening frame. Ohtani injected some much-needed life with a game-tying homer against Toronto reliever Seranthony Domínguez in the seventh inning. He was intentionally walked in four of his final five plate appearances as the Blue Jays ostensibly wanted nothing to do with him after four extra-base hits to open the contest.
TOR • Catcher • #30
7 months ago
Kirk’s fifth round-tripper of the postseason swung the momentum in the early stages of a contest that eventually went nearly seven hours over 18 innings as he took Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow deep in the fourth inning. He also made an incredible throw to cut down Shohei Ohtani attempting to steal second base in the bottom of the ninth inning. The 26-year-old backstop was lifted for a pinch-runner in the 12th inning following a leadoff walk. The Blue Jays will have to regroup and get ready to face Shohei Ohtani in Game 4 at Dodger Stadium in a few hours.
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7 months ago
Scherzer became the first player to pitch for four teams in the Fall Classic during his career and was long gone by the time this one was eventually decided in extra innings. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer was burned by the long ball during the early stages of this one as Teoscar Hernández and Shohei Ohtani connected for solo homers in the second and third innings, respectively. He got some help from teammate Addison Barger, who made a tremendous 98.5 mph throw to cut down Freddie Freeman at the plate to prevent any further damage and end the third.