The Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off in the upcoming World Series, with the first game scheduled to take place at Rogers Centre on Friday. Before the highly anticipated championship series kicks off, here are five key points to keep in mind.
The hosting of Games 1 and 2, as well as the potentially decisive seventh game of the World Series, is determined by the teams’ regular-season win percentages. With the Blue Jays boasting a .580 win percentage compared to the Dodgers’ .574, Rogers Centre will be the venue for the initial two games and potentially Games 6 and 7.
Tickets for the World Series will go on sale at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
Shohei Ohtani, who made headlines when he became a free agent in 2023, initially seemed poised to join the Blue Jays. However, it was revealed that negotiations with Toronto were a strategic move to secure a massive 10-year, US$700 million deal with the Dodgers. Ohtani, now part of the Dodgers, aims to secure back-to-back World Series victories after a remarkable season where he excelled both as a hitter and a starting pitcher.
The Dodgers, known for their significant payroll, have invested heavily in their roster, spending approximately $509.5 million this season. In contrast, the Blue Jays have a notably lower payroll, with the Dodgers’ financial resources giving them an edge in the upcoming series.
Both teams have a rich history in the World Series, with the Dodgers having clinched eight championships, while the Blue Jays have triumphed in their two previous appearances in the championship series in 1992 and 1993. As they gear up to face each other in the Fall Classic, the stakes are high for both franchises.
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