Jonas Brothers World Series Performance Draws Backlash

After the Dodgers evened the World Series with a 5–1 Game 2 win in Toronto, the broadcast cut to the Jonas Brothers performing “I Can’t Lose” during an MLB/Mastercard Stand Up to Cancer tribute at Rogers Centre—an appearance tied to the band’s ambassador work that drew mixed reactions from fans who said it disrupted game flow and joked it shifted momentum. The backlash prompted Joe Jonas to quip “Why these guys?” on Instagram, a remark that helped diffuse some criticism. Pregame national‑anthem moments have also provoked debate: Pharrell’s Voices of Fire choir split viewers, while Brad Paisley’s guitar-backed rendition at Dodger Stadium (accompanied by an AT‑6 flyover) drew widespread praise. Game 3 at Dodger Stadium featured a pitching matchup of Max Scherzer vs. Tyler Glasnow as the series continued.