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"
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