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In Game 3 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers came a Freddie Freeman walkoff home run away from trotting out Game 2 starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto to pitch the 19th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 28

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was ready to pitch 19th inning despite Game 2 complete game

The Los Angeles Dodgers survived an absolutely brutal Game 3 of the World Series on Monday. Los Angeles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in 18 innings, 6-5.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / October 28

Dodgers Notes: Will Klein, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Mookie Betts

Getting woken up at 3 a.m. isn’t usually pleasant — unless you’re waking up to the sound of a roaring crowd and “I Love L.A.” blasting from the Dodger Stadium speakers.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

There have been just 19 walk-off home runs in the history of the World Series. How many of the players to hit one can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Sporting News / October 28

Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto is ready for pitching for Dodgers in World Series Game 3

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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.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / October 27

2025 World Series Game 3: Blue Jays at Dodgers, Monday 10/27, 7 p.m. CT

Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game was the talk of Game 2. The Japanese right-hander now has two CG’s this postseason. No Dodgers pitcher had done that since Orel Hershiser in 1988.

MLB News / LAFB Network / October 27

Dodgers-Blue Jays: Kiké Hernández Sends Strong Message Before Game 3 of World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers had to secure at least one win in Canada after dropping Game 1 of the 2025 World Series to the Toronto Blue Jays. After a Game 2 win, the Dodgers return home with a 1-1 series tie.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 27

Dodgers Playoffs: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Learning From Clayton Kershaw

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has made eight postseason starts thus far with the Los Angeles Dodgers and just authored arguably his most impressive performance yet in Game 2 of the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / October 27

Dodgers Notes: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Surprised Himself, Ex-Astros Slammed for LA Slander, More

Yoshinobu Yamamoto started Game 2 of the World Series for the Dodgers, and didn't disappoint. The second-year starter threw his second consecutive complete game, allowing just one run and striking out eight.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / October 26

Blue Jays vs Dodgers: Gausman and Yamamoto deliver a ‘Hollywood’ duel in World Series Game 2

The Toronto Blue Jays sent their ace pitcher, Kevin Gausman, to the hill in a “Hollywood” match-up against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and 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.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / October 26

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto May Have 'Changed the Future of Baseball' Says Insider

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Game 2 performance against the Toronto Blue Jays was so impressive that he wowed even the likes of three-time Cy Young award winner Clayton Kershaw.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / ThinkBluePC / October 26

Dodgers Head Home After Tying Series at One Game Apiece

The Los Angeles Dodgers needed a hero on Saturday night to stay on pace with the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered in spectacular fashion.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 26

2025 World Series: Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Records From Consecutive Complete Games

Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a Game 2 victory in the World Series, tying the series as they head back to Dodger Stadium for the next three games.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 26

Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto has Clayton Kershaw longing for MLB to return to good old days

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday night and tied the 2025 World Series at a game apiece following starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s second straight complete game gem.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / October 26

Kevin Gausman drops stellar Game 2 pitching duel to Yoshinobu Yamamoto

After Game 1 of the World Series provided an 11-4 blowout, Game 2 offered a completely different tone — it was an old-fashioned pitching duel between two of baseball’s premier aces, Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pulls a classy move after his complete game gem in Game 2

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was on double duty on Saturday, cleaning up both Toronto Blue Jays hitters and his team’s dugout afterwards. The Los Angeles Dodgers ace largely silenced the Canadian crowd in Game 2 of the World Series at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / October 25

Dodgers knot World Series on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's gem vs. Jays

TORONTO -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a complete-game gem, Will Smith and Max Muncy homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday night to knot the World Series at a game apiece.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dice City Sports / October 25

Mount Yamamoto Dominates In 5-1 Gem, Series Tied

TORONTO — On a night honoring Joe Carter and his famous shot to left the Dodgers found that same territory and changed the game. Will Smith and Max Muncy cracked back-to-back seventh-inning solo homers down the left-field line, flipping a tight duel and powering Los Angeles past the Blue Jays, 5–1, in Game 2 at Rogers Centre.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 25

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto achieves rare feat in World Series Game 2

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 25

World Series Recap: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Throws 2nd Consecutive Complete Game To Help Dodgers Get Game 2 Win

Kevin Gausman dominated everyone but Will Smith, who provided two big swings that backed Yoshinobu Yamamoto and helped power the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 26

World Series Game 2 takeaways: Yamamoto's gem propels Dodgers past Blue Jays

World Series Game 2 takeaways: Yoshinobu Yamamoto's gem propels Dodgers past Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays learned on Saturday night just how proficient the Los Angeles Dodgers can be when their pitching and hitting are clicking.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 25

Max Muncy Believes Yoshinobu Yamamoto Has ‘More’

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has elevated his game to another level in the postseason as part of a historically dominant Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation that includes Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15