The Blue Jays are officially heading to the World Series after an incredible Game 7 win in the ALCS — and now it’s Toronto vs. Los Angeles for baseball’s biggest prize. But will this matchup be evenly fought, or is one team already a step ahead? According to ESPN’s Doug Greenberg, the Dodgers enter the Fall Classic as heavy favorites.

They started the 2025 season as the biggest title favorites in over 20 years — and now, they’re sitting at -210 to repeat as champions, with the Blue Jays at +175 on ESPN BET. Then there’s the American broadcaster Skip Bayless, who said, “Congrats to the Toronto Blue Jays for winning the right to lose the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.”

Still, not everyone’s convinced it’s that one-sided. Alex Rodriguez believes this World Series doesn’t have a clear favorite. So, it could be anyone’s trophy to lift.

“I think, big picture, for the casual fan out there, I don’t think they understand how balanced and how good Toronto is. I think everyone understands the Dodgers’ greatness because they’ve been at this level for the last 10 years as the dominant franchise in the sport, with the dominant player in Shohei Ohtani. But this is not David vs. Goliath. This is truly Goliath vs. Goliath,” Rodriguez said.

There’s no question the Dodgers entered 2025 as baseball’s biggest title favorites in over two decades — and they’ve lived up to the hype. Now heading into the World Series as frontrunners to defend their crown, Los Angeles continues to set the standard for sustained dominance in Major League Baseball.

But this year’s Fall Classic isn’t just another chapter in the Dodgers’ dynasty story — it’s a historic showdown. The Blue Jays are making their first World Series appearance since 1993, when they captured back-to-back titles, reigniting the energy of a fanbase that’s waited more than 30 years for another shot at glory. The Dodgers, meanwhile, are aiming for their second straight championship and third since 2020, cementing their reputation as the powerhouse of the modern era.

Star power defines this matchup. Los Angeles boasts Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, while Toronto counters with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and George Springer — a collection of MVP-caliber talent rarely seen on one stage.

And while the Dodgers may enter as favorites, the Blue Jays have been electric this postseason. Toronto’s offense has erupted with a .296/.355/.523 slash line — leading all playoff teams in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging.

They’ve plated 71 runs in 11 games, outpacing the Dodgers’ 46 in 10. Guerrero Jr. has been the spark, blasting six home runs and driving in 12 with a scorching .442/.510/.930 line. So, while Los Angeles has the pedigree, Toronto brings the firepower — setting up a World Series that promises power, passion, and parity.

So, as Rodriguez points out, there really isn’t a clear favorite in this World Series; rather, it’s anyone’s game.

It’s the Dodgers’ hitting Vs the Jays’ pitching

Notably, during the regular season, no team struck out fewer than the Blue Jays, and no team struck out more batters than the Dodgers. So yes, that’s a fun little contrast. But even more impressive is that the Jays are outslugging the Dodgers by almost 100 points. And you consider the rest of the league, that’s an even wider margin.

So, that actually undersells it a bit that Toronto’s offense this postseason has been one of the most powerful we’ve ever seen.

Of course, the Dodgers aren’t just going to roll over. They’ve got elite pitching to try and stop this Blue Jays juggernaut.

Reportedly, in 2025, Los Angeles posted the third-lowest OPS (.531) and the second-lowest slugging (.269) of any postseason team that played at least seven games since 1969. So while everyone talks about Ohtani vs. Guerrero at the plate, the bigger matchup might actually be Guerrero swinging and Ohtani on the mound.

Sure, in terms of betting odds, market size, and overall dominance, the Dodgers have the edge. But in the World Series, it often comes down to one swing, one pitch, or holding your nerve in a big moment. That’s when champions are made.