The Toronto Blue Jays have evened the World Series after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
With the victory, Toronto has ensured the series returns to Rogers Centre for Game 6 on Friday.
The Blue Jays scored four runs against Shohei Ohtani, including a home run by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Game 5 will feature Trey Yesavage for the Blue Jays and Blake Snell for the Dodgers.
KEY DETAILS
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run home run in the third inning, his first in the World Series.
- With the home run, Guerrero Jr. sets a franchise record with the most postseason home runs.
- The Blue Jays scored four runs in the seventh inning.
- George Springer was not in the starting lineup after leaving Game 3 due to an injury.
Follow along here for live updates (All times Eastern):
11:55 p.m. - Schneider on Game 4 and Yesavage
During his post-game press conference, Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he feels good about where his team is.
“It’s hard to play 18 innings and come back and kind of flip the narrative against a very talented team and a very talented individual in Shohei Ohtani on the mound. I feel really good about just us,” he said.

Looking ahead to Wednesday, the Jays manager says he is confident in sending Trey Yesavage to the mound.
“Trey, I think, has been someone that’s kind of come into our environment and he understands kind of how we go about it. So I don’t want him to think, he has to do anything other than what we expect him to do. And it’s going to take all 26 again tomorrow,” Schneider said.
“But I feel really comfortable and confident with him on the mound, and tomorrow presents a new challenge against Blake Snell again.”
The Blue Jays beat Snell in Game 1.
John Schneider on the feeling in the dugout when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took Shohei Ohtani yard. pic.twitter.com/rbEDhmDXH6
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 29, 2025
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
11:38 p.m. – ‘Biggest start of my career’: Bieber
Shane Bieber called taking the mound tonight the “biggest start” of his career postgame.
“Coming off of Tommy John (surgery), I’m feeling pretty good all things considered… I’m very grateful for the opportunity,” Bieber told MLB on Fox’s Ken Rosenthal.
“It was a big team win. I would have loved to have been able to get through a couple more innings just coming off of last night… And at the same time, these guys picked me up in a huge way.”
Bieber also told Rosenthal that “not caring” about the odds is what makes the Jays so resilient.
“We don’t care. Obviously, it’s tough to lose a guy like George (Springer) for even for just one game… But the same time, we have so many guys that are capable of impacting the game in a positive way.”
“Biggest start of my career."@BlueJays starter Shane Bieber joined @Ken_Rosenthal after earning the win in Game 4 of the World Series! pic.twitter.com/IqmIzbPgkF
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
11:32 p.m. – Jays fans happy about win
About 30,000 Blue Jays fans at the Rogers Centre are thrilled about the 6-2 victory tonight.
“It’s a big win. It’s coming back to Toronto on Friday night. It’s just what we needed,” one happy fan told CTV News Toronto.
Another fan said, “That’s awesome. So happy that now it is tied up. Can’t wait to see them win the World Series.”
Enjoyed this one with 30K close friends 💙 #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/kjvCYeiTNu
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 29, 2025
Outside Dodger Stadium, CTV News Toronto’s Sean Leathong was surrounded by Jays fans during his live hit. They chanted “Go Jays Go” and “Jays in six.”
A lone Los Angeles fan was booed as he tried to say “Let’s go Dodgers.”
One Blue Jays fan flew out of Pearson airport today and arrived in L.A. around 1 p.m. He then drove to the stadium to catch the game and watch the Blue Jays win.
Let’s Go Blue Jays Chants In LA 💙 #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/zsndafbFal
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 29, 2025
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
11:35 p.m. – Big Papi gifts Vladdy a cigar
Vladdy joined the MLB on FOX crew postgame and David Ortiz, aka Big Papi, gifted him a t-shirt with a photo of Ortiz that says, ‘MY DAWG’ as well as a cigar.
Vlad Jr. gets a "MY DAWG" shirt from @DavidOrtiz 🤝 pic.twitter.com/vGIK9lhDFh
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
11:25 p.m. – Ohtani on game
Speaking through his translator following the game, Shohei Ohtani says while the Dodgers are facing “the best of the best,” “we could do at least the bare minimum to be able to put up some runs.”
He says he planned to pitch seven innings tonight and “it was regrettable that I wasn’t able to finish.”
“Although we did lose the game, I thought I had a productive experience being able to experience this situation. I mean, looking at guys, like, even Will Smith who caught every single inning out of that 18-inning game, I think it was really impressive to see. So we just have to turn the page and focus on the next game,” Ohtani said.
He complimented Shane Bieber for pitching really well, saying the Jays pitcher “attacked really at the edge and was able to execute location-wise.”
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
11:13 p.m. - Fans at Scotiabank Arena react to win
LEAFS WIN!!
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) October 29, 2025
JAYS WIN!!
TORONTO WINS!! pic.twitter.com/nB9jFo2Wpo
11:04 p.m. – Guerrero Jr. racking up the hits
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has joined a small group of players as having the most hits in a single postseason, according to MLB writer Sarah Langs.
With 26 hits, Guerrero sits second, below only Randy Arozarena with 29 in 2020. He’s tied at 26 hits with Pablo Sandoval who reached that number in 2024.
Most hits in a single postseason:
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 29, 2025
2020 Randy Arozarena: 29
2025 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 26
2014 Pablo Sandoval: 26
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
FINAL SCORE: Blue Jays 6, Dodgers 2
The Dodgers threatened in the ninth inning, but the Blue Jays held on to their lead.
The World Series is now tied 2-2 after the Blue Jays win Game 4, guaranteeing a Game 6 in Toronto.
The Blue Jays take Game 4 and this series is guaranteed to return to Toronto!#WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/X6VteZFxRf
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
Game 5 will be on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
The #WorldSeries is tied yet again!
— MLB (@MLB) October 29, 2025
A big victory for the @BlueJays 😤 pic.twitter.com/TYba5vwGTx
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
10:48 p.m. - Ohtani’s final pitching line
Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings, gave up six hits, four runs, and a walk. He struck out six Blue Jays batters.
Shohei Ohtani leaves the mound to a loud ovation in the 7th
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
📺: #WorldSeries on FOX pic.twitter.com/MOTkW1Y2Yw
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
10:44 p.m. - Sportsnet experiencing streaming issues
Rogers Sportsnet+ suffered major streaming issues Tuesday night during Game 4 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.

“We are aware that certain Sportsnet+ customers are currently experiencing an issue streaming content,” a note on Sportsnet’s website read, adding a link for fans to watch Game 4.
CTV News has reached out to Rogers Sportsnet for comment.
- Hunter Crowther, CTVNews.ca lead afternoon producer
10:41 p.m. - Rogers Centre watch party reacts to 7th inning runs
At Rogers Centre, over 4,000KM away...
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 29, 2025
Playoff Atmosphere 🇨🇦 #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/4F8JxJFrfl
10:17 p.m. - Bichette and Barger drive in two runs
After intentionally walking Vlad Jr., Bo Bichette hit a long single, scoring Andres Gimenez. Addison Barger also singled, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came home from third base.
A 4-spot from the @BlueJays in the 7th to make it a 6-1 game!
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
📺: #WorldSeries on FOX pic.twitter.com/E8XinUgTRr
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
10:14 p.m. - France extends Jays lead
Pinch-hitting for Nathan Lukes, Ty France grounds out, allowing Ernie Clement to come home from third and Andres Gimenez to advance to second base.
Blue Jays playing their brand of baseball!
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
They bring in another to extend their lead to 4-1!
📺: #WorldSeries on FOX pic.twitter.com/hKsE17DHcW
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
10:11 p.m. - Out call overturned
Isaiah Kiner-Falefa lined out to third and Max Muncy threw to first base in an attempt to turn a double play.
The first base umpire initially ruled Andres Giminez out, but after video review, the call was overturned.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
10:06 p.m. - Gimenez drives in Varsho
After working a full count, Andres Giminez hits a single to drive in Daulton Varsho and extend the Blue Jays’ lead 3-1. Ernie Clement advances to third with no outs.
Andrés Giménez with a great AB to bring in another run for the Jays!
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
📺: #WorldSeries on FOX pic.twitter.com/2p4N2UlM0N
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
10:04 p.m. – Guerrero Jr. setting more postseason records
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 49 total bases are the most in a 15-game span in a single postseason, according to MLB writer Sarah Langs.
It’s also the fourth-most in a postseason overall, behind Randy Arozarena with 64 bases in 20 games, and Corey Seager and David Freese with 50 bases in 18 games.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 49 total bases are the most in a 15-game span in a single postseason
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 29, 2025
That’s also 4th-most in a postseason overall, behind:
2020 Randy Arozarena: 64 (20g)
2020 Corey Seager: 50 (18g)
2011 David Freese: 50 (18g)
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
9:59 p.m. - Jays threatening
Daulton Varsho hits a single and Ernie Clement doubles, prompting Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to take the ball out of Ohtani’s hands.
Anthony Banda replaces him.
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
9:55 p.m. - Through six innings
Mason Fluharty gets Max Muncy to fly out and Tommy Edman to strike out, leaving two runners on base and keeping the Blue Jays’ 2-1 lead.
Mason Fluharty comes in and quickly shuts the door on the Dodgers threat in the 6th!
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
📺: #WorldSeries on FOX pic.twitter.com/L5VSq8mWm7
Bieber’s final pitching line: 5.1 innings, four hits, one run, three walks and three strikeouts.
Shane Bieber held the Dodgers to one run in his Game 4 #WorldSeries outing 💪
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
5.1 IP | 4 H | 1 R | 3 BB | 3 K pic.twitter.com/SJIQdqaCoN
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
9:51 p.m. - Bieber done after 5 1/3
With one out, Shane Bieber gave back-to-back singles to put runners on first and second, prompting Jays manager John Schneider to take him out of the game.
Mason Fluharty will face Max Muncy.
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
9:37 p.m. - Celebrity sightings
The stars are out at the World Series in LA 🤩 pic.twitter.com/rxpSCV0uJh
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
9:20 p.m. – Schneider on the game so far
Speaking to MLB on FOX reporter Ken Rosenthal in the top of the fourth inning, Jays manager John Schneider praised his team for how they remain unfazed by losses and injuries.
“It’s the personalities we have in the clubhouse, and it starts with the leadership guys,” Schneider said. “I think that we’ve really kind of grasped on to that. And the guys play for one another. It’s really, really cool to watch them just come every day and focus on what’s important.”
As for Shane Bieber’s start, Schneider said it’s “so far, so good.”
“Shane his last few outings, especially in the postseason, when he kind of gets into the game, he gets into a good rhythm,” he said. “I think that his breaking ball is good, curveball especially, good change up to Shohei there for the strikeout. I’d like to see him use his heater a little bit more, locate that and open up some other things, but right now, I think he’s pitching like a veteran does.”
“He was able to swing a little bit this afternoon, and kinda progressively feeling better as today goes on”
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
John Schneider provides a promising update to @Ken_Rosenthal on George Springer, and talks about what he’s seeing from Shane Bieber so far tonight pic.twitter.com/Cf8xgbvzA7
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
9:18 p.m. – Bieber ends Ohtani’s on-base streak
Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber struck out Shohei Ohtani in the bottom of the third, ending Ohtani’s World Series record on-base streak at 11 consecutive plate appearances.
Shane Bieber strikes out Shohei Ohtani to end his #WorldSeries-record on-base streak at 11 consecutive plate appearances 😳 pic.twitter.com/RRd46nzxMl
— MLB (@MLB) October 29, 2025
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
9:12 p.m. - Scenes at Rogers Centre as Vlad hit HR
Blue Jays fans who are at the Rogers Centre to watch Game 4 jump out of their seats as they watch Vlad Jr. hit a home run and give Toronto the lead.
The scene at Rogers Centre 💙 #PLAKATA pic.twitter.com/HEdG4iAbpj
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 29, 2025
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
8:56 p.m. – Guerrero Jr. sets franchise record
With his home run in the third inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has set a new Blue Jays franchise record for all-time postseason home runs with seven. He passed Joe Carter and Jose Bautista, both of whom had six.
FRANCHISE RECORD 💥 #PLAKATA pic.twitter.com/BrkdvAlfu1
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 29, 2025
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
8:54 p.m. - Vlad Jr. takes Ohtani deep
After Nathan Lukes hit a one-out single, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went deep to give the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead.
It’s his first World Series home run.
VLADDY GETS AHOLD OF ONE! #WORLDSERIES pic.twitter.com/UIgEgJBUPu
— MLB (@MLB) October 29, 2025
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
8:47 p.m. - Royals at Dodger Stadium
Prince Harry and Meghan are at Dodger Stadium to watch Game 4 between Toronto and LA.
Harry and Meghan are wearing a Dodgers cap as they take in the game near home plate.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have arrived at Dodger Stadium for #WorldSeries Game 4 🤩 pic.twitter.com/sZDP99mj2V
— MLB (@MLB) October 29, 2025
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
8:45 p.m. - Sac fly gives Dodgers lead
With runners on the corners with one out, Kiké Hernandez hits a deep fly ball, allowing Max Muncy to score from third base. The Dodgers are up 1-0.
Kiké Hernández drives in the first run of #WorldSeries Game 4! pic.twitter.com/5oNwo3GO9d
— MLB (@MLB) October 29, 2025
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
8:29 p.m. - Scoreless after one
After walking Shohei Ohtani, Shane Bieber takes care of the next three batters to end the first inning.
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
8:19 p.m. – History of both starting pitcher and leadoff batter
Only four players have ever entered a game as the starting pitcher and the leadoff batter since 1900. Shohei Ohtani has done it 23 times in the regular season and three times in the postseason.
Before him, Cesar Tovar did it in 1968, Al Dark in 1953, and Jim Jones in 1901.
Starting pitchers to bat leadoff since 1900:
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 29, 2025
Shohei Ohtani 23x reg, 3x post
9/22/68 Cesar Tovar (played all 9 positions)
9/27/53 Al Dark (moved to 3B after the 1st, only career game pitched)
9/30/1901 Jim Jones
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
8:18 p.m. - Jays leave 2 runners on base
With two runners on base and two outs, Alejandro Kirk pops out to end the top of the first inning. Ohtani walked Bo Bichette and gave up an infield single to Addison Barger.
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
8:07 p.m. – Jays face ‘greatest challenge’ of postseason without Springer
MLB on FOX reporter Ken Rosenthal said playing against Shohei Ohtani on the mound without George Springer will present the Jays with their “greatest challenge” of the postseason so far.“
The Blue Jays have overcome obstacles,” Rosenthal said. “They led the majors in comeback victories. They rallied in the ALCS after losing the first two games at home and a crushing game five in Seattle. But tonight, they face perhaps their greatest challenge. George Springer is out of the lineup after leaving last night’s game with right side discomfort.”
“They are losing a player who has hit 23 career homers in the postseason on a night they are facing Shohei Ohtani. The odds are against them, but this is a team that never seems phased.”
“They lead the Majors in comeback victories, they rallied in the ALCS after losing the first two games at home”@Ken_Rosenthal has more on the Blue Jays latest challenge this season pic.twitter.com/tOV8JpB271
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
8 p.m. - Play ball 17 hours later
Shohei Ohtani is on the mound as Game 4 gets underway. He will face Nathan Lukes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette.
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
7:57 p.m. - National anthems before Game 4
Deborah Cox sings the Canadian National Anthem while Tinashe sings the American National Anthem before the start of the game.
Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee Deborah Cox sings the Canadian National Anthem before Game 4 of the World Series 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/IfRBbkRlox
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
Tinashe performs the national anthem ahead of Game 4 of the World Series 🇺🇸@Tinashe x @FOXSports pic.twitter.com/iA9WqQkTFu
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2025
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
6:39 p.m. - Fans from around the world come to L.A. to cheer on the Jays
LA LOVE ❤️🇨🇦
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 28, 2025
Fans from Ontario, BC, Alberta, England and Australia all here to support the boys! #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/bdJwEbMunh
6:35 p.m. - Reaction to the Blue Jays lineup
The MLB Tonight team discussed the moves made to the Blue Jays lineup after George Springer was left off it.
“I don’t like Vladdy hitting two,” one of their analysts said. “There’s not a lot of guys in there doing damage for them, driving in runs. Vladdy hitting two doesn’t give you a chance for him to take advantage of the other guys that are getting on.”
George Springer is OUT of the Toronto lineup in Game 4.#MLBTonight breaks down how this changes the Blue Jays' offense and Shohei Ohtani's attack plans on the mound. pic.twitter.com/nMCdC6pURH
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 28, 2025
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
6:34 p.m. - Blue Jays take the field for batting practice
Back on the grind. #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/IMxU4o8f5l
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 28, 2025
6:30 p.m. - Yesavage not worried about pressure of pitching Game 5
Game 5 starter Trey Yesavage said he’s happy to have experienced what pitching in a must win situation feels like.
“I’ve pitched with our back against the wall already, so I have experienced it, and I’m ready to pitch with our back against the wall or I’m ready to pitch to send this thing to Toronto,” Yesavage told reporters.
While he acknowledged that it’s a lot to shoulder as a rookie, Yesavage said having the support of the team helps him through outings like that.
“It’s massive,” he said. “Being a rookie that’s 22 years old and having that weight put on your shoulders, it’s a big deal. But everyone in this clubhouse has my back. But I’m praying... it’s not a back-against-the-wall situation tomorrow.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
6:19 p.m. - How do pitchers recover after quick turnaround?
Former New York Yankees pitcher Adam Ottavino tells MLB Now what Blue Jays and Dodgers relievers must do after an 18-inning game to get ready again.
“I think it starts with being hydrated, trying to get as much sleep as you can last night. You show up today, you get a good breakfast, you move around,” Ottavino says.
“Just try to take inventory—where am I at? And then, whether you can go out there and play a little catch and get redialed in, or whether you just have to kind of raw it. Keep it raw and just go out there and let it go in the game.”
Ottavino adds that it’s important that players are honest with their managers about how their bodies are holding up following last night’s game.
“But everybody this time of year is going to soldier up regardless. So, you really just take an inventory, and then you have to figure out what you can really give and give whatever that is.”
What can be expected from the bullpens today after yesterday's 18-inning game?
— MLB Now (@MLBNow) October 28, 2025
Adam Ottavino shares his insight. pic.twitter.com/IMRVSafEr7
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
6:05 p.m. - Jays announce starting lineup for Game 4
George Springer is officially not in the Jays starting lineup for Game 4 after leaving Game 3 with an undisclosed injury.
That move changes the lineup significantly. Nathan Lukes will start in Springer’s usual leadoff spot, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will bat second, Bo Bichette will hit third as the designated hitter, and Addison Barger moves up into the cleanup spot.
With Bichette DHing, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will take over at second base.
Game Four. #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/GBu20RzfaW
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 28, 2025
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
5:50 p.m. - Blue Jays fans at Dodger Stadium
Two Blue Jays fans from Ottawa who watched Game 3 at Dodger Stadium described the Monday night atmosphere as “wild.”
“It was back and forth, probably the best game I’ve ever been to,” Kiefer said who is at Dodger Stadium again for Game 4.
His friend Greg agrees.
“It was just amazing to experience it live. I don’t think there’s anything to compare. Probably the best sporting event I’ve ever been to. So just have that atmosphere and be here and watch the whole thing. You don’t even realize how long you’ve been there,” he said.

Adam who is from Ajax also flew to Los Angeles to watch the team at Dodger Stadium. He is hopeful that Jays will “come out swinging” tonight.
“I know the bats were a little dry yesterday,” he said. “But let’s see if things pan out today. They got to get to Otani early first and foremost. I think that since it went 18 innings, even though he was only batting, he did have that cramp in his leg at some point in the extra innings there, so we’ll see if it affects his performance on the mound today.”
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
5:44 p.m. - Energy is high outside Dodger Stadium
Dodgers Stadium 2hrs before Game 4 #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/DIqYt8xzer
— Rahim Ladhani (@RLadhaniCTV) October 28, 2025
5:35 p.m. - Schneider on pitching availability after the 18 inning game
Schneider confirmed Trey Yesavage will get the Game 5 start tomorrow, and said everyone will be available out of the bullpen tonight except for Eric Lauer.
“You kind of just read the situation,” Schneider told reporters. “You’re never expecting an 18-inning game, right? Postseason, you can kind of look at it historically, there’s a higher chance for some extra innings, but not 18, because of the no ghost runner and things like that. But I’m going to trust Shane as much as we can and give him every chance to really go out and execute.”
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
5:30 p.m. - Schneider on Bieber’s ‘professionalism’
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Game 4 starter Shane Bieber has been a great add to their organization, describing him as a “complete pitcher.”
Responding to a question about what’s impressed him the most about Bieber, Schneider said “his professionalism and how he prepares.”
“He’s kind of a complete pitcher. He’s won some awards, he’s been in some big moments, he understands how the game works. He came down to me and Pete (Walker) in the 11th and said, ‘Let me know when you need me to get going.’”
“So, he’s fit in extremely well here... This is why you acquire a guy like this and why we put him on this day. Not expecting an 18-inning game last night, but I think giving him the best shot to have a pretty good start.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
5:19 p.m. - IKF on George Springer
Kiner-Falefa said while the team would love to have Springer in the lineup, they always “trust” the next man up and will move forward without him if they have to.
“George has been incredible in his career in the postseason,” said Kiner-Falefa. “Probably a postseason Hall of Famer. So for him to go down, that hurt, just because we have known the type of moments that he’s capable of, so that definitely hurt.”
“But Ty France steps in, and he’s an All Star. So as much as it hurts, we got a lot of depth and we’re going to rely on that this whole series. So as much as we would love to have George, we trust the next guy up.”
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
5:11 p.m. - The vibe in the Jays clubhouse today
Isiah Kiner-Falefa said he’s going into tonight’s game after playing 18 innings in Game 3 by treating it like a Sunday day game.
“I think you just treat it like a day game, 1 o’clock Sunday day game in the regular season, get in the work, just get the bodies going,” Kiner-Falefa told reporters.
But, he said despite the “tough game” last night, that hasn’t affected the mood in the clubhouse.
“Same vibe. Guys are playing cards, messing around already. They do a good job of keeping everything loose and, yeah, nothing really changes.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
5 p.m. - Roberts says Ohtani ‘feels good’
After last night’s marathon game, there has been some concern about how Shohei Ohtani will be feeling as he’s set to start on the mound for the Dodgers, but team manager Dave Roberts says they have no expectations for how deep they want him to go.
“I think with Shohei, you know, he feels good today,” Roberts told reporters. “I think it’s one of those we’re just going to read and react. No expectations, just kind of see how he feels, how he looks, and then go from there. Obviously, last night was taxing on both clubs’ pens, but it’s kind of an all-hands-on-deck situation. You kind of figure out who is available and who feels good enough to pitch tonight.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
4:59 p.m. - Springer ‘hour to hour’
MLB.com reporter Keegan Matheson says John Schneider says George Springer is “hour to hour” after leaving Game 3 last night.
Matheson says they’re still deciding if he will start or be on the bench.
George Springer is “hour to hour”, John Schneider says.
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) October 28, 2025
They’re still deciding if he will start or be on the bench, but it doesn’t sound like there will be a move today. #BlueJays
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
4:54 p.m. - ‘I would’ve stayed all night if I had to’
Thousands of fans piled into the Rogers Centre on Monday night for an official watch party to cheer on the Blue Jays as they tried to battle the Dodgers for a 2-1 lead in the series.
About 27,000 people piled into the stands on Monday night at the start of the game but only about 1,000 stayed on to watch its conclusion.
“The atmosphere was great throughout the game, even as the game went into extra innings, the crowd was still very energetic,” Chi Chan said in an email. “Some of the crowd started to think out as the game continued, but from my (point of view), I’ve already stayed for so long that I couldn’t leave without seeing the game end. I would’ve stayed all night if I had to!”
- Alex Arsenych, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
4:51 p.m. - Dodgers announce Game 4 lineup
Game 4.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 28, 2025
Tonight's #WorldSeries Dodgers lineup vs. Blue Jays: pic.twitter.com/bQ7vuMim4v
4:45 p.m. - National anthem singers for Game 4
Billboard reports that singer-songwriter Tinashe will perform “The Star Spangled Banner” for Game 4, while Juno-winner Deborah Cox will sing “O Canada.”
Tinashe and Deborah Cox will sing the United States and Canadian national anthems ahead of #WorldSeries Game 4 tonight in Los Angeles 🇺🇸🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/ABtjgjbg1M
— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2025
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
4:25 p.m. - Snell ‘thankful’ for second chance against Jays lineup
Blake Snell will take the mound for the Dodgers in Game 5 tomorrow, after previously pitching in the Blue Jays’ 11-4 Game 1 win.
“I’m thankful for the first start and what I was able to learn and how much better I got from that,” Snell told reporters on Tuesday. “(I’m) beyond excited that I have another opportunity tomorrow to really display the kind of pitcher that I am and that I’m striving to be.”
“I just pitched against them and didn’t execute, and now I have an opportunity to go execute and see how good I am and how much those five days in between got me locked in to be the best version of me.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
4:15 p.m. - One man tuned into the World Series game on an Air Canada flight from Los Angeles to Toronto
While many baseball fans flocked to the Rogers Centre to watch the historically-lengthy Game 3 in the World Series, one man from Markham tuned into the game live from an Air Canada flight—and a flight out of Los Angeles, no less.
Adrien Cheng, a 22-year-old from Markham, said he departed from LAX at around 4:10 p.m. local time, about an hour before the game started at Dodger Stadium. He said Air Canada’s in-flight entertainment systems had the option to watch some live channels, and saw they were streaming the World Series game.
When he walked back from the bathroom to his seat, about 20 minutes into the game, Cheng said most people were watching.

Though he was wearing noise-cancelling headphones, Cheng said he could still hear people erupt in cheers when Alejandro Kirk scored that three-run homer.
As it was time to disembark, Cheng said everyone immediately tried to stream the game on their phones, their eyes glued to the screen as they refreshed stats. “I never seen an energy like that before,” he said.
- Alex Arsenych, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
4 p.m. - How Bieber could attack Dodgers hitters
“He wants the ball, wants the moment, believes in himself. Kinda expects to be great,” MLB Network’s Mark DeRosa says about Blue Jays Game 4 starting pitcher Shane Bieber.
DeRosa says Bieber is “going to spin the baseball” at right-handed batters with his slider, which has used more this postseason. As for left-handed hitters, DeRosa says Bieber has been throwing a “nasty” changeup against them.
“Is he going to attack Ohtani? Will he have a chance to attack Ohtani? Do you want Freddie Freeman or Max Muncy in a big spot? It’s going to be interesting,” DeRosa says.
"He's going to spin the baseball at them."
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 28, 2025
DeRo breaks down Shane Bieber's pitch usage this #Postseason and what to expect from the @BlueJays starter tonight. pic.twitter.com/U3HLX61JbE
- Bryann Aguilar, CP24.com digital journalist
3:50 p.m. - Klein on being the last man in the bullpen in Game 3
Reliever Will Klein said coming out as the last man in the bullpen was “fun.”
“As soon as (Edgardo) Henriquez went out there, I’m the last one,” Klein told reporters. “And he ran two great innings. That was sick. And you’re hoping we walk it off there, and if you don’t, I was like, all right, well, we’re not losing this game, and I was going to go out there until apparently Yamamoto was ready to go. Just really glad we didn’t have to see what happened there.”
“You don’t get 18 innings of baseball with a ghost runner, so I had a lot more fun yesterday.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
3:47 p.m. - Dodgers reliever Sheehan on his transition to the bullpen
Speaking to reporters ahead of Game 4, L.A. Dodgers reliever Emmet Sheehan said he’s been leaning on veteran players to aid him in the bullpen as he transitions from a starter to a reliever.
“It definitely wasn’t the easiest at first,” Sheehan said. “I struggled a little bit. But I think just leaning on the other guys in the bullpen. I had Kersh (Clayton Kershaw) down there, and I had (Tyler) Glasnow down there at the start to try to work through it with, and then trying to learn from the older guys, the veterans in the bullpen that have helped me a lot.”

- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
3:04 p.m. - Blue Jays bullpen ‘set up better’
MLB Central analyst and former Toronto Blue Jay Mark DeRosa said he believes the Blue Jays bullpen will fare better than the Dodgers in Game 4.
“I think the Blue Jays, from a bullpen standpoint, are set up better than the Dodgers,” DeRosa said. “I mean, you go down the board... (Mason) Fluharty threw 14 pitches, Louis Varland, who obviously can pitch every day of the week... 20 pitches... I feel like they’re in a better position for John Schneider to kind of mix and match than where Dave Roberts is.”
The Blue Jays used eight relievers and the Dodgers used nine in last night's 18-inning affair, so what now?#MLBCentral examines how bullpen usage could look tonight in Game 4. pic.twitter.com/saLebNLd8F
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 28, 2025
- Laura Sebben, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
1:47 p.m. - Barger’s rocket arm
Probably shouldn't run on Addison Barger 😮
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 28, 2025
(MLB x @GoogleCloud) pic.twitter.com/B3qvBW3YuB
12:57 p.m. - Maple Leafs will play Jays game on videoboard after their own game
Don't fly the coop!
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) October 28, 2025
Hang around after our game tonight to cheer on your @BlueJays on the videoboard! pic.twitter.com/2clIGupbyh
12:30 p.m. - Sandy Koufax congratulates Will Klein
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Dodgers great Sandy Koufax visited the LA clubhouse after the game to applaud rookie Will Klein for his performance on the mound.
“Into the Dodgers’ clubhouse strode Sandy Koufax, his eminence of Dodgers pitching, who, at 89 years old, looked no worse for the wear at 12:48 a.m. (PT) Koufax walked up to Klein, stuck out his hand, looked him in the eyes and said: ‘Nice going,’ Passan wrote.
Klein was one of 10 pitchers sent to the mound for LA, a World Series record for the franchise. He got the win with 72 pitches over four scoreless innings.
An hour after one of the best baseball games you'll ever see, Sandy Koufax made his way into the Dodgers' clubhouse to applaud Will Klein for what he did on Monday. It was one small slice of a night that had everything. My column on Game 3, free at ESPN: https://t.co/ZgzqDARwuR pic.twitter.com/Qn1MQBImYL
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 28, 2025
- Phil Tsekouras, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
12:00 p.m. – ‘New Day. Fight Back’
The Jays posted an image Tuesday of a blue jay’s talons gripping a tattered baseball in front of Dodger Stadium.
‘New Day. Fight Back,’ reads the caption.
According to the MLB, when any best-of-seven post-season series is tied at one game apiece, which ever team wins Game 3 goes on to win the series 69.3 per cent of the time.
New Day. Fight Back. #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/1G5IJyyrkI
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 28, 2025
- Phil Tsekouras, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
11:45 a.m. - Cheapest tickets for Game 4 going for $719
Tickets are still available for Game 4 on the resale market, with the cheapest passes going for $719 on Stubhub.ca, at time of writing. That’ll get you a seat in the very last row of the nosebleeds and doesn’t include taxes or fees.
Meanwhile, on Ticketmaster, a resale ticket for a similar seat in the stadium will set you back around US$700 (roughly $970 Canadian).
- Phil Tsekouras, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
11:30 a.m. - No word on Springer’s status
George Springer left Game 3 in the seventh inning after fouling off a pitch and calling to the dugout for help.
Manager John Schneider said the designated hitter experienced right side discomfort and underwent an MRI.
“We’ll see how it comes back and see how he wakes up tomorrow,” Schneider told reporters early Tuesday morning following the game.

11:15 a.m. – Game 3 breaks records
Game 3 played out over a staggering six hours and 39 minutes, tying the longest post-season game ever by innings played.
But that’s not the only record set Tuesday night. Click here to read more about the historic night at Dodger Stadium.
- Phil Tsekouras, CTVNewsToronto.ca digital journalist
11:00 a.m. – 18-inning marathon recovery
Did you stay up until 3 a.m. to finish watching the Jays game? Do you regret it? Did you go to the watch party at the Rogers Centre? Were you left stranded by transit? How are you feeling Tuesday morning? How has your schedule changed to catch the 8 p.m. World Series starts?
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