Baseball Today Did we overreact to the Blue Jays game one World Series win?
Oct 26, 2025
Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe dive into the highlights of the World Series, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto's stunning complete game performance. They analyze his ability to manage high pitch counts and his impressive postseason history shaped by Japanese baseball culture. The duo also discusses the Dodgers’ offensive ups and downs, with key plays from Will Smith and Max Muncy shifting momentum. Plus, they react to the Jonas Brothers' surprise concert during the game and unpack Bryce Harper's views on trade talks, revealing tensions in the league.
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Joe Carter's Walk-Off Tribute
- Joe Carter returned to Toronto and received a ceremonious tribute that highlighted his walk-off legacy.
- Chris Rose recalls Carter's time in Cleveland and how memorable that World Series moment remains.
Yamamoto's Complete-Game Command
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto showed exceptional control and poise, retiring the final 20 batters he faced.
- His ability to navigate traffic and mix multiple pitches made Toronto's usual approach ineffective.
Blue Jays' Plate Discipline Thwarted
- The Blue Jays' strength is prolonging at-bats and fouling off pitches to force mistakes.
- Yamamoto largely denied them that edge by limiting long counts and avoiding obvious mistakes.