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George Springer’s Return to Dodger Stadium in World Series Didn’t Go as Planned

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The 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays has been in full swing over the past week. The Blue Jays, after losing an emotional 18-inning marathon Game Three, bounced back in incredible fashion with back-to-back wins on the road to be one win away from their first title since 1993.  The series now shifts back to Canada, where the fans will be … [Read more...] about George Springer’s Return to Dodger Stadium in World Series Didn’t Go as Planned

With Gausman and Yamamoto, the splitter is back in the spotlight for World Series Game 6

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The split-finger fastball is making a comeback, with its usage in the postseason doubling from last year. World Series Game 6 starters Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have been leading the charge. Toronto used splitters a league-high 9.3% of the time during the regular season. Gausman has thrown his splitter 41.4% of the time in the postseason. The pitch was popularized by … [Read more...] about With Gausman and Yamamoto, the splitter is back in the spotlight for World Series Game 6

Injured George Springer on track to play in Game 6 for Blue Jays, manager says

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Blue Jays manager John Schneider says injured designated hitter George Springer is on track to play in Game 6 of the World Series. Schneider says Springer was actually close to playing in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Springer strained muscles on his right side while taking a swing in Game 3. The 36-year-old slugger immediately left the game after the swing. Schneider said … [Read more...] about Injured George Springer on track to play in Game 6 for Blue Jays, manager says