Overview
- George Springer hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh as Toronto beat Seattle 4-3 in ALCS Game 7 for its first pennant since 1993.
- MLB set Game 1 for Friday at Rogers Centre at 8 p.m. ET, with all World Series games scheduled for the same start time.
- Bo Bichette, out since Sept. 6 with a sprained left PCL, said “I’ll be ready,” as manager John Schneider noted “significant progress.”
- A Bichette return would trigger lineup and roster choices, with only one of Bichette or George Springer able to occupy the DH spot.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. earned ALCS MVP honors after batting .385 with three home runs, while John Schneider said José Berríos is done for the season despite resuming throwing.