Streets were painted in blue, sports bars overflowed, and even those who once could not tell you the difference between a cutter and a slider were suddenly glued to their TVs. Then came Game 7, and the heartbreak that followed: a loss that felt like a national gut punch, as the Jays fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who repeated as World Series champs.
- Sadaf Ahsan, Yahoo Canada News, November 7, 2025
A week has passed since the Toronto Blue Jays' heartbreaking loss to the L.A. Dodgers in the seventh game of the 2025 World Series. Now that it's over, I've had time to reflect on this triumphant season and its disappointing finish. The Dodgers won the World Series, but the Blue Jays won our hearts. I live in Toronto, so I am biased, but I truly believe the Jays were the more likeable team. The World Series could have gone either way, but the Jays didn't get the breaks, and they fell short. In fact, they came within two outs of winning all the marbles. Victory was within their grasp. They were so tantalizingly close!
Not too many fans in Toronto, including myself, thought the Jays were going to accomplish very much this year. To be honest, I expected them them to finish fourth or fifth in the American League East division. Their dream season was a very pleasant surprise for fans in this city and the rest of Canada. At a very difficult time for our country, the Jays gave us some joy, something to cheer about. They were a unifying force and they brought Canadians together from coast to coast.
I still have mixed feelings, though. Yes, I am thankful for a thrilling World Series, but I am also disappointed. We had to eat the cake without the icing, the chocolate sundae without the cherry on top. However, I can always dream about next season. The key will be signing Bo Bichette. The 27-year-old played with an injury in the World Series, yet he still managed a batting average of .348 with eight hits in 23 at-bats.
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| Bo Bichette |
I really hope Bo stays in Toronto. Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are a dynamic duo. They have played side by side throughout their careers. It's only fitting that they should win a World Series together. So, it's wait 'til next year, Blue Jay fans. Maybe they'll be able to finish the job. How sweet it would be!
- Joanne
