Dodgers Blue Jays Enter Closely Matched World Series Showdown

The 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays has highlighted the Dodgers' bullpen as their primary weakness, despite having dominant starting pitchers like Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has delivered historic complete game performances. The Blue Jays have struggled to generate offense against these starters but recognize the need to reach the Dodgers' bullpen early, which has been inconsistent and riddled with injuries to key relievers such as Alex Vesia and Tanner Scott. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts faces a challenging bullpen management situation, especially with the absence of several top relievers, which could influence the outcome of the series. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays' offense has shown power and resilience, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. standing out for his postseason hitting. The Dodgers' starting pitching dominance was crucial in their Game 2 victory, where Yamamoto allowed just one run over nine innings, supported by timely hitting from players like Will Smith. With the series tied and the next games at Dodger Stadium without off days, bullpen performance and strategic decisions will be critical factors in deciding the championship.