The Toronto Blue Jays have won the American League pennant, ending a 32-year drought and returning to the World Series. They secured the pennant by defeating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of the ALCS. Now, the Blue Jays face off against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic.
The Blue Jays clinched the American League East with 94 wins, earning a bye to the ALDS. There, they dominated the New York Yankees, winning the first two games and closing out the series in Game 4 at Yankee Stadium. After a few days off waiting for their next opponents, the Blue Jays stumbled in the first two home games against the Mariners. However, they rallied impressively by winning four of the final five games, ultimately capturing the pennant.
To upset the high-powered Dodgers, the Blue Jays will need a series of epic October performances. These bold predictions highlight the key factors that could lead Toronto to a World Series victory.
### Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits Three More Homers
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a superstar under contract with the Blue Jays for the next 14 years, has been the bright spot for Toronto this October. There were questions earlier in the season about his future with the organization, as he was not signed beyond 2025. However, with Guerrero locked in and delivering clutch performances, the franchise’s future looks promising.
In the ALDS against the Yankees, Guerrero was sensational, slugging three home runs and adding six singles over four games. After a slow start in the ALCS, he exploded with three more homers in the final five games. While the Dodgers’ pitching staff is a formidable challenge, Guerrero’s current form suggests he could launch three more homers in the World Series.
This postseason could mark the beginning of an epic October career for Guerrero. Blue Jays fans hope to celebrate many more long balls from their superstar in the years to come.
### The Blue Jays Get Another Great Start from Trey Yesavage
Every October brings heroes that fans anticipate, but playoff baseball also produces unexpected stars. Trey Yesavage, relatively unknown before this postseason, has emerged as a key contributor. His dominant start against the Yankees put him on the map, and his Game 6 performance in the ALCS solidified his status as an ace for this World Series run.
Yesavage is noted for his devastating splitter, a pitch he has refined by learning from Kevin Gausman, who may have the best splitter in baseball. The Dodgers’ lineup, unfamiliar with this pitch since none of the Milwaukee Brewers’ starters featured it in the NLCS, will have a new challenge at the plate. Though Los Angeles offense is usually unshakable, Yesavage has already shut down two elite offenses this October.
While nothing is official, based on pitching rest, Yesavage is projected to start Games 1 and 5 against the Dodgers’ Blake Snell in the World Series.
### Bo Bichette Returns with Offensive Firepower
Shortly after clinching the pennant, shortstop Bo Bichette confirmed to reporters that he will be ready for the World Series. Bichette has not played since September 6, after colliding with Yankees catcher Austin Wells during a play at the plate.
Although his shortstop defense may not be fully sharp without a rehab assignment, the Blue Jays will rely heavily on his offensive contributions. Bichette hit .311 this season, a significant improvement over his challenging .225 mark in 2024. Known as one of the league’s top contact hitters throughout his career, Bichette will slot into the middle of the lineup and continue to put the ball in play during the World Series.
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With Guerrero Jr.’s power, Yesavage’s pitching, and Bichette’s contact hitting, the Blue Jays have the talent to challenge the reigning champion Dodgers. While these predictions are bold, Toronto will need performances like these to bring home their first World Series title in over three decades.
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