After a tense American League Championship Series, the Toronto Blue Jays earned the right to host the Dodgers in the first World Series game on Friday. And the Dodgers are entering the matchup as a heavy favorite, thanks in large part to another blockbuster offseason that reloaded their roster with top-tier talent.

Countless Blue Jays bats preach the progress under Toronto’s trio of hitting coaches — Hunter Mense, Lou Iannotti and Popkins.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made it no secret that they intend to build a dominant roster, and that may soon include Kyle Tucker.

Dodgers' Dave Roberts sends trolling message to the rest of the MLB originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Dodgers finished a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series on Friday night.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are four wins away from securing their second straight World Series title. Their transformation into a fully operational Death Star could have wide-ranging ramifications for MLB.

In a closeout opportunity for the defending champions, Shohei Ohtani took the mound for LA and punched out 10 batters across six-plus scoreless innings of work. At the plate, Ohtani went 3-for-3 with three home runs, one of which left Dodger Stadium and traveled 469 feet according to Statcast.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly considering a reunion with former MVP Cody Bellinger this offseason. After a career revival since leaving the t