World Series 2025: Dodgers Favored in Clash with Blue Jays

The long-awaited 2025 World Series is finally here. The Toronto Blue Jays will host Game 1 on Friday night, welcoming the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers in what promises to be an electrifying matchup.

But which team truly holds the edge? What can we expect from the Dodgers’ dominant pitching staff — and from Toronto’s relentless lineup trying to counter them? Which key factors could determine who lifts the trophy this October?

ESPN reporters Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers spoke with 19 MLB executives, scouts, coaches, and managers to break down every angle of this year’s Fall Classic — starting with the ultimate question: Who will win it all?

Survey results:

• Los Angeles Dodgers – 18 votes

• Toronto Blue Jays – 1 vote

💬 What insiders are saying:

“The Dodgers will ride their starting pitching to another title — I say in five games.”
— National League scout

“David versus Goliath. I’m going with the Dodgers simply because of their rotation depth. Both bullpens have holes, but the Dodgers’ starters go deeper into games.”
— Former MLB manager

“No one is beating that rotation. The team has been managed perfectly for this moment — rested, balanced, and ready.”
— Former National League manager

“Toronto won’t go down quietly. The Blue Jays could push this to six games.”
— National League executive

“The Dodgers’ pitching depth is impressive, but Toronto doesn’t strike out much. They’ll grind down the starters and make them work.”
— American League coach

“Given their momentum and pitching strength, I’m taking the Dodgers. Their bullpen is solid enough to close out games, and it’s hard to imagine them losing four out of seven.”
— Current MLB manager

With their star-studded roster, elite rotation, and October experience, the Dodgers enter this World Series as the overwhelming favorites.
Still, the Blue Jays — backed by their home crowd — won’t back down easily and could turn this championship into one of the most thrilling battles in recent memory.