World Series begins - Blue Jays & Dodgers

 It’s World Series time! Mat & Mark break down the 2025 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, diving into the storylines, rivalries, and what this series means for both nations. Dodgers will not take their foot off the gas pedalTyler Glasnow is kind of a hit and miss pitcher, howeverBlake Snell pitching effectiveness for the DodgersBatting power with Ernie ClementBlue Jays players are 150% behind their managerIf Toronto takes 1 or 2 of the games in LA it could be a 6 or 7 game World SeriesFormer Blue Jay, Teoscar Hernandez is a powerful hitter for Dodgers, he will be able to deliver the scouting dirt on his former teamThe return of Bo Bichette Question on depth of Blue Jays bullpenMax Scherzer will be able to offer insight on his former team, the DodgersMariners suffered with bullpen against the Blue Jays – certainly with George SpringerJays Scherzer & Chris Bassitt – will they pitch more innings in World SeriesMarinersLogan Gilbert did not have his best results against the Blue JaysGetting to know Bazardo     Facing George Springer at bat “Mariners Coach Dan Wilson's fearful look during their games with the Blue JaysJays Schneider exudes confidenceMLB 2025 Postseason Strong viewership this yearALCS, between the Mariners and the Blue Jays, had 10 million viewers, a 32% increase in viewership over previous yearPlayoffs games are averaging 4.3 million viewers. a 30% increase over last yearALDS game 5 drew 8.72 million viewers – most viewership since 2011ALCS, between the Mariners and the Blue Jays, had 10 million viewers - 32% increase in viewership over previous yearPlayoffs games are averaging 4.3 million viewers. a 30% increase over last yearALDS game 5 drew 8.72 million viewers – most viewership since 2011Canadian audience contributed significantly to all of the numbersGame 7 of the ALCS - record breaking viewership on SportsNet and SportsNet Plus, which brought in 11.8 million Canadians to the broadcastWPBL League announces 4 city locations for 2026 launch – Boston, New York, Los Angeles & San FranciscoHow will WPBL build audience to watch the game via tv, streaming & etcMo'ne DavisJustine Siegal instrumental with Baseball For All & now WPBLNeed for Intra-sport support across MLB, NHL, NFLWinter League games w/Major Leaguers like Nick Castellanos, Jason ChourioSports Equinox  - Get your remotes, popcorn and pizza ready - Monday, October 27, 2025, games being played across MLB, NHL & NFLMat’s journey to the Baltimore ESPN zone Harold Ramirez still out their working in Mexican League to get back into MLBRaysUp – what is coming up with Pete Alonso & Luis ArráezMLB “Meritocracy” Debate: MLB’s diversity page changes spark discussion on inclusivity and representation. DEI – DoD – Jackie Robinson take down and the brought back upMLB.com changes to their DEI pages -  less inclusive of diversity than before?Be aware of GroupThinkAliens & Epstein files soon to be releasedGo Jays!Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  [email protected] BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music "Rocking Forward"