The Los Angeles Dodgers have made history by becoming the first team in a quarter-century to win back-to-back World Series championships. In a dramatic Game 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays, Will Smith delivered the decisive blow with an 11th-inning home run, leading the Dodgers to a 5-4 victory in a game that captivated fans with intense back-and-forth action and standout performances from stars like Max Muncy and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Dodgers’ postseason run was propelled by clutch contributions up and down the roster, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto recording the final outs to seal the title, as shown on MLB.com’s postseason coverage and highlighted by Sportsnet and ESPN.

With the World Series freshly concluded, MLB has entered the offseason, and the first waves of roster moves and speculation are rolling in. The Rangers and Mets are finalizing a blockbuster swap that would send Brandon Nimmo to Texas and Marcus Semien to New York, according to MLB’s official news site. The Chicago Cubs have signed reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract to bolster their bullpen, and there’s increasing buzz around the Yankees, who are reportedly ready to invest $165 million to land a major offensive upgrade, with Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker named as top targets. Major media outlets have also linked the Yankees to trade talks involving their young talent as they look to add bullpen depth and prepare for a deeper playoff run.

On the injury front, Dodgers’ Tommy Edman is set to have ankle surgery next week, while the Padres will be without veteran Yu Darvish for the 2026 season following UCL surgery. In arbitration and non-tender news, the Tigers are parting ways with utilityman Andy Ibáñez, while the White Sox have dropped lefty reliever Cam Booser and first baseman Tim Elko. The Orioles picked up pitcher Andrew Kittredge’s option but declined Jorge Mateo’s, signaling possible further roster changes.

Shohei Ohtani was unanimously named MVP for a fourth time earlier this month and remains the game’s central figure after an extraordinary campaign with the Dodgers. The league’s top comeback players, according to recent announcements, are Jacob deGrom and Ronald Acuña Jr., while high-profile trade rumors swirl around potential deals involving stars like Nolan Arenado.

There are no MLB games scheduled at the moment as the league transitions into full offseason mode, but fans are already looking ahead to the impact these moves and signings will have on the 2026 campaign. Internationally, Robinson Canó walked it off for the Estrellas in the Dominican Winter League, providing baseball fans some excitement between MLB seasons.

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