The 2025 edition of the World Series has taken some serious twists and turns, including the historic 18-inning Game 3. However, what the baseball world witnessed in Game 5 was something that nobody — including the Toronto Blue Jays — could’ve possibly imagined.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the incredible start from rookie Trey Yesavage, who shut down the Los Angeles Dodgers and has now put the Blue Jays within one win of their first World Series title since 1993. His historic performance, striking out 12 — a new record for a rookie pitcher in the Fall Classic — has certainly ignited the Blue Jays as the series shifts back to Toronto.

With the Blue Jays back in the driver’s seat for the first time since Game 1, the Dodgers will send out Yoshinobu Yamamoto, following his complete-game masterpiece, to try and force a Game 7. Can Kevin Gausman continue the stranglehold that Blue Jays starters have had over the past two games on the Dodgers’ offense? The guys also recap all the action from Game 4 and the incredible postseason run that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been on.

1:17 – The Opener: Trey Yesavage’s masterpiece
12:08 – Game 5 recap
23:09 – Recapping the action from Game 4
36:25 – Game 6 preview: Yamamoto vs. Gausman

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays knew that Game 3 of this World Series would be pivotal, but neither could have imagined it would take 18 innings to decide a winner. However, that’s exactly what happened, as the Dodgers pulled out a victory to take a 2-1 series lead.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the historic game that took place Monday into Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, which featured Shohei Ohtani’s incredible night at the plate and Freddie Freeman’s walk-off home run in the 18th inning. They also give props to both bullpens — with Clayton Kershaw playing a key role in extras, Will Klein’s superhuman performance and the Blue Jays’ staff giving it everything they had.

Later in the episode, Jake and Jordan preview a must-win Game 4 for the Jays, set to take place Tuesday night in L.A. With Shohei Ohtani set to take on Shane Bieber, what condition will both teams be in following their 18-inning marathon? Will the Blue Jays draw even in the series, or will the Dodgers take a commanding 3-1 lead?

2:57 – The Opener: Game 3 recap
11:54 – Max Scherzer’s start
16:11 – George Springer’s injury
24:35 – Shohei Ohtani takes advantage
40:15 – Freddie Freeman walks off
48:35 – What to expect in Game 4

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The 2025 edition of the World Series got off to a raucous start after the Toronto Blue Jays took Game 1 with an offensive blitz, leaving everyone wondering if this could be the year the Commissioner's Trophy lands in Canada. However, Yoshinobu Yamamoto put those early thoughts to rest with his Game 2 gem that helped the Los Angeles Dodgers even the series at a game apiece. With the Fall Classic now shifting to Dodger Stadium, the question is whether both teams will be returning to Toronto before a champion is crowned.

On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from the first two games, including the Blue Jays’ impressive offensive onslaught in Game 1 — highlighted by the first-ever pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history. They also discuss the complete-game shutout from Yamamoto in Game 2 that has helped establish him as one of the best pitchers in all of baseball.

Later in the episode, Jake and Jordan preview what to expect from Game 3 in L.A., with Tyler Glasnow taking on Max Scherzer to see who will go up 2–1 in the series. The guys also discuss the San Francisco Giants hiring Tony Vitello as their new manager and why it’s such an out-of-the-box move.

1:44 – The Opener: Yamamoto’s Game 2 gem
8:49 – Recapping Dodgers’ victory
20:54 – Game 1 recap
32:28 – Addison Barger sleeps on the couch
38:14 – World Series Game 3 preview
43:31 – Giants hire Tony Vitello

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