This World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays is going to give more storylines than an Avengers movie. We have one team that is looking for revenge against one player who had the whole of Canada fooled, and on the other side, we have a team that could make history by going back-to-back after 24 years. For the Blue Jays, it is all about Shohei Ohtani and his choosing the Dodgers over the Blue Jays.

In a recent interview, Blue Jays manager John Schneider jokingly told the media that Ohtani had taken a Blue Jays jacket for his dog, Decoy, when they met during contract negotiations, and wants it back. Now it looks like Ohtani has a reply. Fabian Ardaya, who covers everything about the Dodgers, reported, “Shohei Ohtani said he will continue to hit on the field for batting practice today. He also didn’t have an opinion on Kendrick vs. Drake, and said he will not return the jacket that the Blue Jays gifted Decoy in 2023 (which John Schneider jokingly asked to have back). Big stuff.” 

Blue Jays manager John Schneider joked about Ohtani returning the jacket for his dog, Decoy. Fans still feel the sting from December 2023, when Ohtani nearly signed with Toronto. The team prepared every detail, including jerseys and accessories, showing how seriously they courted him. Canada collectively sighed as the Dodgers ultimately secured Ohtani with a $700 million, ten-year deal.

Shohei Ohtani has thrived in Los Angeles, recovering fully from Tommy John surgery and dominating the postseason. In Game 4 of the 2025 NLCS, he struck out ten and hit three home runs. He showcased why he chose the Dodgers, proving his decision was both strategic and effective. Toronto now faces him in the World Series, seeking its first championship since 1993.

The Blue Jays have a chance to show they can succeed without Ohtani on their roster. Led by Guerrero Jr., Springer, and Bichette, the team demonstrated resilience throughout the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Fans can relive the drama while witnessing a meaningful rematch against the Dodgers and Ohtani. Baseball has given both sides a stage to honor past heartbreak and prove themselves anew.

John Schneider and the Blue Jays know Shohei Ohtani won’t return Decoy’s jacket, proving past humor persists. Shohei Ohtani’s dominance with the Dodgers reminds everyone why Canada’s heartbreak turned into baseball admiration. This World Series will decide whether Toronto’s resilience can outshine Los Angeles’ carefully crafted superstar plan.

How can the Blue Jays defeat the Final Boss Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers?

In the grand arcade of baseball, some challenges can be stared down with bravado, while others make even the boldest managers sweat through their suits. The Toronto Blue Jays have clawed their way past the game’s heavy hitters, but now the spotlight lands squarely on Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. This isn’t a drill, a scrimmage, or a dress rehearsal; this is the point where legends are either made or mercilessly crushed.

Shohei Ohtani stands as the final boss in the 2025 World Series showdown. The Toronto Blue Jays have already beaten formidable hitters like Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh. Ohtani combines their strengths into one unstoppable force atop the Dodgers’ lineup. Fans feel the tension as every pitch could define Toronto’s chance at history.

The Blue Jays’ right-handers can exploit Ohtani’s weakness against curveballs, especially Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer. Left-handed relievers with low arm angles like Brendon Little and Mason Fluharty hold a significant advantage. Ohtani hits just .238 with three extra-base hits against lefties below forty degrees arm angle. Every carefully executed pitch gives Toronto a pulse of hope against the seemingly invincible final boss.

If Toronto’s pitchers execute their strategy flawlessly, Ohtani’s dominance can finally be challenged successfully. Every pitch thrown against the Dodgers could turn from routine to legendary in baseball history. Blue Jays fans can only hold their breath as the final boss waits patiently.