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How the Blue Jays got to the brink of elimination again

This was supposed to be the end of the road, except it wasn’t. On a chilly and spooky Halloween night, the Blue Jays dropped a pivotal Game 6 matchup to the Los Angeles Dodgers to let go of the series lead and face their last elimination game.

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'Pissed off' Max Scherzer brings MLB's longest winner-take-all pitching résumé to World Series Game 7

Scherzer is getting the nod for the Blue Jays in his ninth career winner-take-all pitching appearance

Alejandro Kirk News / Sporting News / November 1

What to know about Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk, from height and weight to where he's from

This is such an amazing game.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Sporting News / November 1

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani are only 2 players in the history of baseball with these stats in one MLB postseason

This has never been done before.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Ernie Clement News / Bluejaysnation / November 1

Blue Jays: Ernie Clement ties franchise postseason record with his 12-game hitting streak

Ernie Clement hasn’t been one of the best bats on the Blue Jays this postseason; he’s been one of the best bats in Jays postseason history. Entering last night’s game against the Dodgers, Clement was running with an 11-game hit streak, one that started back on October 13th, the second game of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 1

Some potential advantages for the Blue Jays in a World Series Game 7

The Blue Jays have one more opportunity to secure their third World Series title in franchise history on Saturday night at the Rogers Centre, and they may have a few advantages working in their favour.

Trey Yesavage News / Sporting News / November 1

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage reveals his Game 7 pitching status

It all comes down to this.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 1

Missed run-scoring opportunities cost Blue Jays in potential World Series-clinching Game 6

The baseball gods wanted this season to last one more day. After taking two out of three in Los Angeles, the Blue Jays returned home to Toronto with a chance to knock out the reigning champion Dodgers in Game 6 on Friday, leading this year’s World Series 3-2.

Max Scherzer News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

Blue Jays manager discusses Max Scherzer pitching Game 7

As the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers brace for a thrilling Game 7 of the World Series Saturday, manager John Schneider expressed unwavering confidence in veteran ace Max Scherzer taking the mound.

Addison Barger News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

Addison Barger explains what went wrong on final play of Game 6

In a heartbreaking conclusion to Game 6 of the World Series, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger owned up to a costly baserunning blunder that sealed a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Sporting News / November 1

MLB writer says Blue Jays got 'screwed' on what may be World Series' most controversial call ever

The Toronto Blue Jays may have just lost a game that they shouldn't have, but one call could have gave it away.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 1

Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki nails Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk in 9th inning of World Series Game 6

The Toronto Blue Jays came close to finishing off the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6. They were down just 3-1 coming into the ninth inning, with their white-hot bottom of the order coming up.

Ernie Clement News / Sporting News / November 1

Blue Jays' Ernie Clement matches Toronto franchise record only done once in playoff history

There'll be a chance to break this record, too.

Addison Barger News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

Blue Jays’ Addison Barger blamed for boneheaded mistake to end Game 6

Barger went from hero to zero in the span of three pitches in Game 6 of the World Series.

World Series Game 6 takeaways: Dodgers force Game 7 with game-ending double play

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

Mookie Betts News / Yardbarker / November 1

Mookie Betts breaks slump, plays hero for Dodgers in World Series Game 6

In what has been a deflating year for the former MVP, Betts was still able to come through for his team when it needed him most.

World Series Game 6 takeaways: Dodgers force Game 7 with game-ending double play

'Baseball wedgie': How padded outfield wall may have saved Dodgers season

The 25 all-time greatest MLB postseason performers

The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 1

'Baseball wedgie': How padded outfield wall may have saved Dodgers season

It cannot be overstated as to how important this play and call ended up being.

World Series Game 6 takeaways: Dodgers force Game 7 with game-ending double play

Blue Jays lose Game 6 to Dodgers in the most brutal fashion

The 25 all-time greatest MLB postseason performers

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 31

Blue Jays’ Heartbreak Sends World Series to Game 7

The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are back at Rogers Centre in Toronto to finish up the World Series. After winning the last two at Dodger Stadium the Blue Jays went into game six with a 3-2 lead over the reigning world champions.

Bo Bichette News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Blue Jays' Bo Bichette doesn't expect to require offseason surgery

Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette has played through a sprained PCL in his left knee during the World Series. He’s clearly physically limited but has picked up five hits (all singles) with three RBI in 18 trips to the plate.

The silver lining to Bo Bichette’s injury for the Blue Jays

The 25 all-time greatest MLB postseason performers

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz