Just seven teams remain in the chase for the 2025 World Series title following the Toronto Blue Jays' elimination of the New York Yankees on Wednesday.

Judge hit .500 with seven RBIs in seven postseason games, including .600 (9 for 15) with one homer, six RBIs, four walks and a 1.617 OPS against the Blue Jays. But a year after losing a five-game World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees are still looking for championship No. 28.

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The Detroit Tigers, led by ace Tarik Skubal, have set a standard of reaching the ALDS, but they've fallen short in Game 5 in back-to-back seasons.

The staff ace, the future Hall of Famer, the longtime minor-leaguer and the $500 million man on when they knew this season would be special.

For more sports betting insights, check out BetMGM.com. It didn’t take long for the Los Angeles Dodgers to return to being the World Series favorites. Following a sweep in their National League Wild Card Series,

Jirschele managed a total of 20 seasons within the Royals' system. He occupied multiple roles - including as the third base coach for the Royals' 2014 and 2015 World Series teams. In total, Jirschele spent 48 years in professional baseball. He played the game for 12 years and was a coach/manager for more than three decades.

The Athletic's MLB staff takes a swing at predicting which teams will meet in the World Series ... and which one will come home a champion.

World champion South Africa faces a stern spin challenge in Pakistan without two of its key players when both teams kickstart their next World Test Championship campaigns on Sunday. Proteas regular captain Temba Bavuma will miss the two-test series because of strained calf.

Drew Pomeranz, who pitched in 72 games for the Red Sox from 2016-18, will start for the Cubs in elimination Game 5 of the NLDS against the Brewers.