World Series begins - Blue Jays & Dodgers

 It’s World Series time! Mat & Mark break down the 2025 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers, diving into the storylines, rivalries, and what this series means for both nations.  Dodgers will not take their foot off the gas pedal Tyler Glasnow is kind of a hit and miss pitcher, however Blake Snell pitching effectiveness for the Dodgers Batting power with Ernie Clement Blue Jays players are 150% behind their manager If Toronto takes 1 or 2 of the games in LA it could be a 6 or 7 game World Series Former Blue Jay, Teoscar Hernandez is a powerful hitter for Dodgers, he will be able to deliver the scouting dirt on his former team The return of Bo Bichette  Question on depth of Blue Jays bullpen Max Scherzer will be able to offer insight on his former team, the Dodgers Mariners suffered with bullpen against the Blue Jays – certainly with George Springer Jays Scherzer & Chris Bassitt – will they pitch more innings in World Series Mariners Logan Gilbert did not have his best results against the Blue Jays Getting to know Bazardo      Facing George Springer at bat “ Mariners Coach Dan Wilson"s fearful look during their games with the Blue Jays Jays Schneider exudes confidence MLB 2025 Postseason Strong viewership this year ALCS, between the Mariners and the Blue Jays, had 10 million viewers, a 32% increase in viewership over previous year Playoffs games are averaging 4.3 million viewers. a 30% increase over last year ALDS game 5 drew 8.72 million viewers – most viewership since 2011 ALCS, between the Mariners and the Blue Jays, had 10 million viewers - 32% increase in viewership over previous year Playoffs games are averaging 4.3 million viewers. a 30% increase over last year ALDS game 5 drew 8.72 million viewers – most viewership since 2011 Canadian audience contributed significantly to all of the numbers Game 7 of the ALCS - record breaking viewership on SportsNet and SportsNet Plus, which brought in 11.8 million Canadians to the broadcast WPBL League announces 4 city locations for 2026 launch – Boston, New York, Los Angeles & San Francisco How will WPBL build audience to watch the game via tv, streaming & etc Mo"ne Davis Justine Siegal instrumental with Baseball For All & now WPBL Need for Intra-sport support across MLB, NHL, NFL Winter League games w/Major Leaguers like Nick Castellanos, Jason Chourio Sports Equinox  - Get your remotes, popcorn and pizza ready - Monday, October 27, 2025, games being played across MLB, NHL & NFL Mat’s journey to the Baltimore ESPN zone  Harold Ramirez still out their working in Mexican League to get back into MLB RaysUp – what is coming up with Pete Alonso & Luis Arráez MLB “Meritocracy” Debate: MLB’s diversity page changes spark discussion on inclusivity and representation.  DEI – DoD – Jackie Robinson take down and the brought back up MLB.com changes to their DEI pages -  less inclusive of diversity than before? Be aware of GroupThink Aliens & Epstein files soon to be released Go Jays! Find Mat at @matgermain.bsky.social or reach Mark @  baseballbizondeck@gmail.com BaseballBiz on Deck, @ iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at www.baseballbizOnDeck.com  Special Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music "Rocking Forward"