Such is the partially ad hoc nature of this Blue Jays playoff run, as they won the American League East three weeks after Bichette suffered a sprained left knee ligament, then won seven of 11 postseason games to advance to their first World Series since 1993.

Coming into Game 1 of the World Series on Friday against the Blue Jays, they knew that their path to victory, just like in the NLCS, would run through the rotation. Because it’s no secret that these Dodgers have one glaring weakness: a bullpen that cannot be trusted.

Fans chanted "We don't need you!" at Ohtani while he batted in the ninth inning. He walked in that at-bat, then was nearly picked off a moment later by left-hander Eric Lauer with two outs. Ohtani was ruled safe after a video review. "Don’t poke the bear," Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt warned about the Ohtani chants.

The Toronto Blue Jays were in the mix on superstar Shohei Ohtani before he eventually chose the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency two offseasons ago.

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 26-man roster for the 2025 World Series, which begins tonight vs. the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET. The Dodgers roster features 12 pitchers and 14 position players.