Dodgers Win Back-to-Back World Series Amid Mixed Praise for Ohtani, Yamamoto

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their second consecutive World Series championship with a dramatic 11-inning victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, becoming the first team to do so since the late 1990s Yankees. Yoshinobu Yamamoto's outstanding pitching performance earned him MVP honors, with Shohei Ohtani praising him as possibly the best pitcher globally, while Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts highlighted Yamamoto's unique mental and physical composure. Despite the Dodgers' win, former MLB catcher Caleb Joseph argued that the Blue Jays were the better team, citing their superior hitting statistics throughout the series. Controversies emerged during the games, including disputes over pitching warm-up times involving Ohtani and criticisms of broadcaster Joe Davis for perceived Dodgers bias. The Dodgers' achievement is historic as they aim for a potential three-peat, a feat last accomplished by the 1998-2000 Yankees. Los Angeles is celebrating the victory with a parade and rally to honor the team's success.