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Dodgers Win Game 7 Thriller in 11 Innings to Repeat as World Series Champions

The victory refocuses attention on Yamamoto’s MVP rise as MLB enters an offseason of payroll scrutiny and an automated strike zone.

Overview

  • Los Angeles edged Toronto 5-4 in 11 innings, with Miguel Rojas tying the game in the ninth and Will Smith homering for the winner at Rogers Centre.
  • World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto closed Game 7 with 2 2/3 scoreless innings and finished the series with a 1.03 ERA, capping multiple high‑leverage outings.
  • Toronto absorbed a gutting defeat, with fans expressing grief across Canada and Sportsnet analyst Caleb Joseph saying on air that the better team did not win.
  • Early betting markets list the Dodgers as 2026 favorites, and coverage projects aggressive pursuits in free agency, including reported interest in Kyle Tucker.
  • MLB confirmed full Automated Ball/Strike System use next season with in-game challenges, as owners weigh payroll reforms ahead of contentious labor talks and more Japanese stars eye MLB moves.