Blue Jays Return to World Series vs Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays have reached the World Series for the first time since 1992 and will open Game 1 at Rogers Centre against defending champion the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ticket resale prices have surged (reports up to $20,000), and two Yukon fans — including 12-year-old Léon, who received playoff tickets as a gift — will attend the opener. Toronto’s offense has led the playoffs in runs, hits and homers, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has posted historic postseason numbers. Home plate umpire Will Little will make his first World Series appearance after prior postseason assignments; his recent accuracy and consistency have been described as mixed. Despite momentum and clubhouse confidence, betting markets list Toronto as a significant underdog to the Dodgers.