Dodgers Announce World Series Starters Blake Snell, Yamamoto, Glasnow

The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to the 2025 World Series, facing the Toronto Blue Jays with a dominant pitching rotation that has been crucial to their postseason success. Manager Dave Roberts has named Blake Snell as the Game 1 starter and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Game 2, with Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani likely to start Games 3 and 4, though the order is not yet finalized. Snell has been particularly impressive this October, holding a perfect 3-0 record with a 0.86 ERA, including an eight-inning, one-hit performance in the NLCS, while Yamamoto has also excelled with a 1.83 postseason ERA and a complete playoff game. The Dodgers' rotation boasts a minuscule 1.40 ERA and has consistently pitched deep into games, giving the team confidence as they pursue back-to-back championships. Roberts emphasized the importance of pitching consistency, noting that the team's success is closely tied to the performance of these starters, and the rotation depth provides a strategic advantage in the best-of-seven format. Overall, the Dodgers rely heavily on their historic pitching strength to gain early momentum and carry them through the World Series.