Dodgers Prepare for Game 1 of 2025 World Series vs. Blue Jays

World Series Media Day in Toronto

• ⚾ The Dodgers are preparing for Game 1 of the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, with Game 1 taking place at Rogers Centre.
• 🎤 Media Day was described as a "melee" with both teams speaking to the media.
• 🌟 All eyes were on Shohei Ohtani during the media sessions.

Dodgers' Focus and Strategy

• 🎯 The Dodgers conducted batting practice and infield work, appearing hyper-focused, loose, and ready to defend their title.
• 🏆 The team aims to win back-to-back titles, a feat last accomplished by the Yankees in the late 90s/early 2000s.
• 💪 Players expressed excitement about the opportunity to win consecutive championships with this group of guys.

Pitching Rotation for Early Games

• 🌟 Blake Snell is slated to start Game 1, with a history of 10 strikeouts in his NLCS Game 1 start.
• 🌟 Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start Game 2, having previously thrown a complete game with 9 strikeouts.
• 🌟 Tyler Glasnow, a local product from Hart High School, is set to start Game 3.
• 🌟 Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start Game 4, following a strong performance in the NLCS.

Blue Jays' Anticipation and Stadium Conditions

• 🤩 Toronto Blue Jays fans are ready for the World Series, marking the team's first appearance in 32 years.
• ❓ There is anticipation about whether the Rogers Centre dome will be open or closed for the games, given the cold weather.
• 🥶 The Dodgers are aware of the cold conditions in Toronto.