The biggest event in Major League Baseball, the World Series, is back! The 2025 edition pits the reigning champions, the LA Dodgers, against the Toronto Blue Jays, who are making their first World Series appearance in 32 years. This year’s series has already delivered historic matchups, captivating baseball fans around the globe. Let’s review the current series standings, the remaining schedule, and the unforgettable highlights so far.

Current Series Standings

LA Dodgers 2 wins - 2 losses Toronto Blue Jays

The Dodgers took a 2-1 series lead with a dramatic walk-off victory after a historic 18-inning marathon in Game 3. However, the Blue Jays immediately answered by winning Game 4, tying the series back up at 2-2. With the series now a best-of-three, which team—the Dodgers seeking a repeat championship or the Blue Jays dreaming of their first title in 32 years—will seize control and claim the ultimate victory?

2025 World Series Full Schedule and Results

All games are broadcast on FOX and FOX Deportes, and start at 9:00 AM KST.

Key Game Highlights

Game 1: The Blue Jays’ Perfect Start (11-4)

The series opener in Toronto ended in a dominant victory for the home team, highlighted by a game-changing 9-run big inning in the 6th.

The standout player was undoubtedly Addison Barger, who came off the bench as a pinch-hitter in the 6th to smash the World Series’ first-ever pinch-hit grand slam, electrifying the Rogers Centre crowd. Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer, sealing the Blue Jays’ comprehensive victory over the defending champions.

For the Dodgers, Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell struggled, giving up 5 earned runs over 5 innings in a tough loss. Shohei Ohtani hit his first World Series home run in the 7th, but it was too late to turn the tide.

Game 2: Yamamoto’s Perfect Revenge (5-1)

Needing to recover from the Game 1 shock, the Dodgers put their trust in ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and he delivered a performance beyond expectations.

Yamamoto pitched a complete game shutout to save the team’s series hopes. This remarkable feat marked his second consecutive complete game shutout, a first since Curt Schilling in 2001. His dominant pitching retired 17 batters in a row, completely silencing the Blue Jays’ offense.

Offensively, the Dodgers sealed the win in the 7th inning with back-to-back home runs from Will Smith and Max Muncy. The series was tied, and the stage shifted to LA.

Game 3: 18-Inning Marathon, Freeman’s Dramatic Finish (6-5)

A true masterpiece of baseball was created, a game that will be remembered in World Series history. After a grueling 18 innings and 6 hours and 39 minutes, the Dodgers clinched a dramatic victory.

The true star of the day was Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani set a new World Series record by reaching base an astonishing nine times in a single game, smashing 4 extra-base hits, including 2 home runs. In an unprecedented move, the Blue Jays issued four intentional walks with no runners on base to avoid pitching to him.

The game extended through extra innings, becoming an exhausting battle that required 19 pitchers from both teams. Finally, in the bottom of the 18th, Freddie Freeman—who made history last year as well—hit a walk-off home run over the center field fence to end the game. Freeman became the first player in World Series history with two walk-off home runs.

This game is tied for the longest World Series game in history, alongside the 2018 Dodgers vs. Red Sox Game 3.

The Blue Jays’ Concern: Injuries to Key Players

The long Game 3 battle took a heavy toll on both teams. The Blue Jays suffered a major setback when outfielder George Springer was replaced after suffering a side/oblique issue following a swing in the 7th inning. With four key hitters unable to finish the 18-inning game, the team’s offense faced a significant void in later innings.

Game 4 Recap: Ohtani’s Two-Way Challenge

The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from their 18-inning extra-inning loss to the Dodgers to take Game 4 with a 6-2 victory, once again leveling the series at 2-2.

The game drew immense attention as it marked the World Series pitching debut for Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani. Perhaps due to the fatigue from the 6-hour and 39-minute marathon he played as a hitter the day before, Ohtani allowed 4 runs, including 1 home run, over 6 innings, resulting in the tough-luck loss in his first World Series pitching appearance.

The turning point came in the 3rd inning. With the score 1-0 in favor of the Dodgers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run home run off Ohtani to left-center field, putting the Blue Jays ahead 2-1. This home run proved to be the game-winner.

Later, in the 7th inning, the Blue Jays capitalized on the struggling Dodgers bullpen, with a Bo Bichette RBI single and other hits, to pull away and make the score 6-1.

Conclusion

The 2025 World Series has already cemented its place in history by setting numerous records. With the series now tied 2-2, the ultimate winner remains uncertain. Will the Dodgers secure their repeat title, or will the Blue Jays finally end their 32-year drought?

As the series returns to a clean slate, the remaining games are expected to be just as thrilling and intense as the ones before.

Don’t miss the unforgettable conclusion to the 2025 World Series! Which team are you rooting for?

This article was written based on information available as of October 29, 2025, and all game schedules and results are based on official MLB announcements.