Toronto Blue Jays, ALCS and Seattle Mariners
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A trip to the World Series is on the line in Game 6 of the ALCS, as the Seattle Mariners are just one win away after beating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 5 on
The Mariners are on the cusp of the first pennant in franchise history. With a 6-2 win on Friday in Game 6, Seattle is now a win against the Toronto Blue Jays from advancing to the World Series. At minimum, this is the closest the M's have ever been.
The Dodgers are back to defend their title. Los Angeles completed an NLCS sweep of the Brewers on Thursday, winning 5-1 at Dodger Stadium to secure the franchise’s 23rd trip to the World Series. After defeating the Yankees in the 2024 Fall Classic,
The Blue Jays have won a total of two World Series titles, winning them in back-to-back years in 1992 and '93. They became the second expansion team to win multiple World Series titles, along with the Mets. The 1977 expansion team made their first postseason appearance during their ninth season in '85, and then their first World Series in '92.
As they fly to Toronto, the Jays are now tasked with two days of perfection. The room for error is gone, sitting one loss from the end.
If the Blue Jays win the ALCS, the World Series will begin in Toronto but starts at Dodger Stadium if the Mariners emerge victorious. The defending champion Dodgers are seeking to become the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back titles.
The Toronto Blue Jays removed outfielder Anthony Santander from their postseason roster Thursday with Major League Baseball's approval. Santander is now ineligible to play in the World Series. He was replaced by Joey Loperfido,