The Los Angeles Dodgers are celebrating once again after capturing their second consecutive World Series championship, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in an unforgettable Game 7 that went to extra innings. Will Smith played the hero, launching an 11th-inning go-ahead home run, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was named World Series MVP, sealed the title by inducing a game-ending double play. The Dodgers have become the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back titles, capping a season in which their deep roster and timely hitting proved too much for the Blue Jays, who made a dramatic run to their first World Series appearance in over three decades.

Game 7 was a see-saw battle that featured a ninth-inning, game-tying home run by Miguel Rojas for the Dodgers, sending the game into extra innings. Toronto held a late lead, but Los Angeles battled back to force extras and ultimately prevailed, leaving the Blue Jays and their fans heartbroken but proud of how far the team had come after a last-place finish the previous year. Max Scherzer received a standing ovation after a gutsy five-inning start for Toronto, while Shohei Ohtani continued to make headlines with key hits and a strong postseason run for the Dodgers.

As the offseason begins, attention has quickly shifted to MLB’s end-of-year awards. The finalists for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year have been unveiled. In the National League, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is the frontrunner for yet another MVP after a historic season at the plate and on the mound. He’s joined by Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies, who led the major leagues with 56 home runs, and Juan Soto of the Mets, who made a huge impact in his first campaign with New York. On the American League side, the finalists include Aaron Judge of the Yankees, who produced a .331 average and 53 homers; Cal Raleigh of the Mariners, who smashed 60 home runs and helped Seattle to a division title; and José Ramírez of the Guardians, who posted a 30-40 season and was instrumental in Cleveland’s dramatic division comeback.

Awards season excitement will build over the next week, with announcements for Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP scheduled from November 10th to 13th, as reported by the BBWAA and MLB Network. Other notable league news includes the Dodgers’ victory parade being planned in Los Angeles and the start of speculation on significant offseason player movement, especially with big-market teams expected to reload for the 2026 campaign.

Injury updates around the league remain limited, as most teams are entering the offseason. Eyes will be on recovery timelines for key players who missed late-season action or were limited in the postseason. There is buzz in minor league and international baseball as well, with scouts beginning preparations for the 2026 MLB Draft and speculation over the next wave of talent from Japan and Korea after Yamamoto’s star turn in October.

Finally, all eyes turn to major upcoming events. This week, the baseball world will be watching the awards announcements and tracking early trades and free-agent movements as the hot stove heats up. Listeners will want to stay tuned, as rumors and breaking news will come quickly now that the championship has been decided.

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