Overview
- The city celebrated back-to-back championships with a downtown parade as Yoshinobu Yamamoto was feted as World Series MVP and Clayton Kershaw received a retirement send-off.
- Miguel Rojas’ ninth-inning homer and a final double-play started by Mookie Betts highlighted the Game 7 clincher that ended the season in 11 innings.
- Early betting markets list Los Angeles as the 2026 favorite, reflecting confidence in a core that includes Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Betts and Yamamoto.
- Analysts identify bullpen upgrades as the Dodgers’ top need, with speculative links to elite relievers such as Edwin Díaz and Robert Suárez and interest in a marquee bat like Kyle Tucker.
- Toronto’s offseason centers on Bo Bichette’s free agency, with some outlets suggesting the Dodgers as a potential fit if he changes positions, while Blue Jays fans voiced frustration over AL Gold Glove outcomes.