Honestly, the air in Toronto still feels a bit heavy. If you were watching the baseball world series last night—or rather, the final culmination of this 2025 season—you saw something that hasn't happened in a quarter-century. The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't just win; they cemented a dynasty. They’ve become the first team to pull off a back-to-back championship run since the Yankees did their three-peat ending in 2000.
It was a Game 7 for the ages.
People are calling it an instant classic, and for once, the hype actually matches the reality. We’re talking about an 11-inning marathon at Rogers Centre that didn't wrap up until the early hours of the morning. Final score: Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 4. But the box score doesn't even begin to tell the story of how Los Angeles snatched this away from a Toronto team that, frankly, looked like the better squad for about 80% of the series.
Who Won the Baseball World Series Last Night and How It Went Down
The "who" is easy: the Los Angeles Dodgers. The "how" is where things get weird and legendary.
If you went to bed early, you missed a nightmare ninth inning for Blue Jays fans. Toronto was up 4-3. They were three outs away from their first title in 32 years. Then Miguel Rojas—the No. 9 hitter, mind you—belted a solo home run off Jeff Hoffman. The stadium went silent. You could literally hear the collective heartbreak through the television broadcast.
Then came the 11th.
Will Smith, who has a knack for finding the spotlight when the lights are brightest, hammered a solo shot to left-center. That gave the Dodgers a 5-4 lead. But the real story, the one we'll be talking about in ten years, is Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
The Yamamoto Legend
Most managers wouldn't dream of putting their Game 6 starter back on the mound 24 hours later. Dave Roberts did. Yamamoto had already thrown 96 pitches the night before. He came out in relief in the 11th, fueled by what looked like pure adrenaline and maybe a bit of spite for the laws of physiology.
He loaded the bases. Because of course he did. Drama is mandatory in a Game 7.
With one out, he got Alejandro Kirk to ground into a season-ending double play. Mookie Betts stepped on second, fired to first, and that was it. Dynasty confirmed. Yamamoto ended the series with three wins and a 1.02 ERA, naturally taking home the World Series MVP trophy.
Why This Win Changes the MLB Landscape
This isn't just another trophy for the case in Chavez Ravine. By winning the 2025 World Series, the Dodgers have entered a stratosphere usually reserved for the 1990s Yankees or the 1970s Big Red Machine.
There’s a lot of talk about "buying" championships. Sure, the Dodgers' payroll is astronomical. But look at the contributions in this series. You had Miguel Rojas hitting the biggest home run of his life. You had a bullpen game in Game 7 because the rotation was held together by tape and prayer.
- Shohei Ohtani's Impact: While he had a "quiet" Game 7 (if you call being a constant threat quiet), his presence forced the Blue Jays to pitch around the heart of the order all night.
- The Toronto Heartbreak: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the ALCS MVP and played like a monster, but the Jays went 3-for-17 with runners in scoring position in the finale. That’s where the game was lost.
It’s easy to look at the final out and think it was inevitable. It wasn't. The Dodgers were trailing 4-1 in the 8th inning. Most teams pack it in at that point, especially on the road in a hostile environment like Toronto. Instead, Max Muncy hit a moonshot in the 8th to cut the lead, setting the stage for the Rojas heroics in the 9th.
What's Next for the Champions?
Now that the champagne has dried, the focus shifts to 2026. The Dodgers are already the favorites to pull off a three-peat, something that would put them in the same breath as the legendary 1950s Yankees.
For the Blue Jays, this is going to sting all winter. They were two outs away. Literally two outs. The core of Guerrero Jr. and Bichette is still there, but questions about their bullpen depth in high-leverage situations are going to dominate the Toronto sports talk radio circuit for months.
If you’re looking to grab some gear, the official "Back-to-Back" merchandise is already hitting the MLB shop. Expect the parade in Los Angeles to be one of the biggest in city history, especially since they can now officially claim the "Dynasty" tag without anyone rolling their eyes.
To keep up with the fallout of the series, keep an eye on the upcoming 2026 free agent market. The Dodgers are likely to stay aggressive, but teams like the Mets and Braves are expected to spend heavily to prevent a Los Angeles three-peat. You should also check the updated 2026 World Baseball Classic rosters, as several stars from this World Series, including Yamamoto and Ohtani, have already committed to playing.