The 2025 World Series reaches its climax with Game 7 tonight at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto’s Rogers Centre. Defending champions Los Angeles Dodgers face the surging Toronto Blue Jays in a winner-take-all battle for the Commissioner’s Trophy. After a rollercoaster series—Jays up 3-2, Dodgers’ 3-1 Game 6 comeback—the stage is set for drama. Yamamoto shines, Freeman’s walk-off echoes, and Vlad Jr. hunts his first ring. Highlights, series recap, previews, and betting tips.
Series Rollercoaster: Path to Game 7
Toronto opened with an 11-4 blowout in Game 1, powered by Addison Barger’s grand slam in a nine-run sixth. Dodgers responded in Game 2: Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete-game shutout (6 IP, 1 ER, 7 K) and solo HRs from Will Smith and Max Muncy sealed a 5-1 even. Game 3’s 18-inning marathon ended with Freddie Freeman’s walk-off HR for a 6-5 LA win.
Jays rebounded: Game 4 6-2, Game 5 6-1 behind rookie Trey Yesavage’s 12-K gem. But Game 6 flipped it—Dodgers 3-1, with Hernández’s game-ending DP in the 9th stranding runners. Attendance across games: 49K+ nightly. Viewership: FOX averages 16M, up 10% from 2024.
Impact: Dodgers chase repeat (first since Yankees 2000); Jays eye first title since ’93 Carter HR. Ohtani: .320 BA, 5 intentional walks. Guerrero Jr.: .350, 3 HR.
Key Performers & Milestones
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD): 2 CGs, 1.50 ERA. $325M signing delivers.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR): Postseason beast, 3 HR. Wears game-worn Gretzky jersey for luck.
- Mookie Betts (LAD): Slump-buster RBI. October darling.
- Will Smith (LAD): First playoff HR (404 ft), emotional breakthrough post-hand injury.
- Trey Yesavage (TOR): Rookie ace, 12 K Game 5.
Injuries: Freeman (ankle) limited but clutch; Kershaw retires post-series?
Game 7 Preview: Bassitt vs. TBD
Chris Bassitt starts for TOR (3.45 ERA, 167 IP regular season). Dodgers: Kershaw possible farewell? Weather: Dome, no issue. Ump: Pat Hoberg behind plate (95% accuracy).
Betting: Jays -130 favorites (home edge); O/U 8.5. Prop: Ohtani 1.5+ hits/RBI (+150); Guerrero HR (+300). Power rankings: Even—TOR momentum, LAD experience.
Gold Glove Awards air post-game on ESPN: Finalists include Dodgers’ Betts, Jays’ Springer.
NBA Cup Kicks Off: Lakers Edge Grizzlies
Emirates NBA Cup opener: Lakers 117-112 Memphis. Luka Dončić (post-injury): 44 PTS, 12 REB, 6 AST. LeBron out (sciatica, mid-Nov return). Format: Pools Oct 31-Nov 28, semis Dec 9-10, final Dec 16 Vegas. All count regular season (80-game slate).
Spurs 4-0: Wemby Player of Week (31.3 PPG, 13.8 RPG, 4.8 BPG). 76ers, Bulls, Thunder perfect. Ja Morant suspended 1 game (conduct). Trade buzz: KD to Houston in 7-team mega-deal.
Fantasy tip: Stream Dončić (30+ fantasy); stash Wemby blocks (O2.5 +110).
NFL Trade Deadline Looms: Patriots Deals, Tush Push Fixes
Deadline Nov 4, 4 p.m. ET. Patriots trade: Two deals rumored—DE for picks. Buyers: Eagles (pass rush), Lions (secondary depth). Sellers: Raiders (2-5), Dolphins (2-7, McDaniel safe).
Week 9 Sunday: Chiefs-Bills (Mahomes vs. Allen, 4:25 ET CBS). Broncos-Texans spotlight. Playoff picture: Lions NFC favorites; Chargers AFC West chase.
Prop bet: Mahomes 2.5+ TD passes (-120).
NHL Saturday Slate: Flyers vs. Leafs, Bedard-McDavid Clash
13 games: Flyers (6-3-1) host Leafs (5-5-1) at 7 p.m. ET—Zegras eyes 6th home win. Blackhawks-Oilers: Bedard vs. McDavid (both 5-4-2 teams). Preds 4-2 Flames (Bunting 1G-2A).
Milestones: Ovechkin 1,500th game. Sweden games Nov 14-16: Preds-Pens.
Fantasy: Grab Kadri (9 PTS in 12 GP); avoid slumping Crosby.
Fantasy & Betting Roundup
- MLB Prop: Yamamoto 6.5+ K (-120) if starts.
- NBA Stream: Simons (Blazers OT hero).
- NFL Avoid: Dolphins D (leaky).
- NHL Bet: Bedard shot prop O3.5 (+100).
Season heats up—trades, aces, upsets. Game 7 decides baseball’s king.
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