Baseball

What the LA Dodgers’ second straight World Series means for baseball

It’s been two days since the LA Dodgers topped the Toronto Blue Jays 5–4 in a thrilling 11-inning Game 7, securing their second straight World Series pennant. And that means two things: Your blood pressure might finally be returning to normal, and it’s time to dissect what the Dodgers winning back-to-back titles means for baseball.

November 03, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays on the cusp of first World Series title since 1993

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Let’s separate the tricks from the treats: Can the Jays clinch the title at home tonight at 8 p.m. ET, or will the Dodgers force a championship-deciding Game 7 tomorrow at the same time? Trade your candy for Cracker Jacks, let’s dig into each team’s keys to victory.

October 31, 2025

World Series even at two as LA Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays trade wins

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All tied up! Nine extra innings and countless memes later, the LA Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are even at two games apiece, with Game 5 on deck in LA tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

October 29, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays, LA Dodgers World Series matchup even at one game apiece

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Heroic hitting performances, poetic pitching moments, a Jonas Brothers concert in the middle of the action — you truly never know what you’re going to see in the World Series. Here are the history-making highlights from this weekend’s Games 1 and 2 between the Toronto Blue Jays and LA Dodgers, plus a look ahead at tonight’s pivotal 8 p.m. ET Game 3 as the series moves to LA with teams even at one game apiece.

October 27, 2025

Previewing the World Series matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and reigning champ LA Dodgers

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East Coast vs. West Coast, Canada’s team vs. the reigning champs of America’s pastime, David vs. Goliath — there are so many ways to bill the best-of-seven World Series matchup between the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays and National League–winning LA Dodgers, which begins from Toronto tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

October 24, 2025

Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays will meet for Game 7, LA Dodgers return to World Series

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Crisp leaves, cooler temps, and a winner-take-all baseball game — there’s nothing quite like October. The Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays will meet for Game 7 tonight at 8:08 p.m. ET, with the winner advancing to the World Series for a matchup with the defending champ LA Dodgers. Here’s what to expect in this can’t-miss showdown.

October 20, 2025

LA Dodgers one win away from returning to World Series; ALCS even at two games apiece

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One best-of-seven Championship Series could be heading for a sweep, while the other features squads trading hard-fought Ws — you never know what you’re going to get with October baseball. Here’s where things stand one week out from Game 1 of the World Series.

October 17, 2025

Seattle Mariners, LA Dodgers boast 2-0 Championship Series leads

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Seattle Mariners, LA Dodgers boast 2-0 Championship Series leads

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October 15, 2025

Absolutely jaw-dropping double plays, historic extra-innings showdowns, clutch pitching…how can you not be romantic about baseball? October’s already given us plenty of magical moments — here’s where things stand with trips to the World Series on the line.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #506

Icy & spicy — The Rivalry Series is back

November 06, 2025

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Icy & spicy — The Rivalry Series is back

An icy, spicy rivalry.

Team Canada vs. Team USA women’s hockey is one of the best rivalries in sports — it never disappoints. That’s why today’s episode of The GIST of It is a full-send women’s hockey masterpiece about the iconic Rivalry Series. Tune in to listen to co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula give their hottest takes on the spiciest series in women’s sports. Milk not included.