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The Blue Jays want to prevent the Dodgers from winning a second championship and deal a blow to Trump.

The Blue Jays want to prevent the Dodgers from winning a second championship and deal a blow to Trump.

The Blue Jays want to prevent the Dodgers from winning a second championship and deal a blow to Trump.

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La Jornada Newspaper, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, p. a11

Toronto. Canada's only team in the Major Leagues will have an entire country behind them during the World Series and a chance to capture the title at a time when relations with the United States are at an all-time low.

The Blue Jays will host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 on Friday night in Toronto after defeating the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series. The championship match, the first for the Maple Leafs since 1993, comes at a time when Canadians are feeling an undeniable sense of betrayal after President Donald Trump has talked about making Canada the 51st state.

“Nobody wants to be the 51st state. We’re going to show America that we’re going to beat them at their favorite pastime,” said Geoffrey Fulton, a 54-year-old fan who has been sporting a Maple Leafs hockey bandana at Major League Baseball games.

Fulton went to New York to cheer on his Blue Jays in the game that eliminated the Yankees. But Bronx Bombers fans booed the Canadian national anthem, and Fulton had his team wig stolen.

“Canada needs to be united, so for the Blue Jays to go all the way and win the World Series would be simply fantastic,” he added.

Toronto pitcher Kevin Gausman isn't worried about facing the multimillion-dollar Dodgers in the Fall Classic.

“We also have a lot of players who make a lot of money. They're two really good teams. We'll have great baseball with several big names.”

Gausman is right to say that it's not just the defending champions who boast considerable salaries. The veteran right-hander earns $23 million a year, making him one of four Blue Jays players earning more than $20 million per season. Also in that group are Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ($28 million), George Springer ($25 million), and Chris Bassitt ($22 million).

New Jersey-born manager John Schneider said after the win over Seattle that he now feels more Canadian than American.

“It's such a rewarding job because you have an entire country hanging on every release. I feel that way too; I feel more Canadian. I love to drink beer, I like to eat Tim Horton's. I'm one of them,” he said. “That everyone, from coast to coast, is a part of this is truly special.”

The Toronto Blue Jays' most recent appearance in the World Series dates back to 1993 and 1992 when they won back-to-back championships.

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▲ Mexican gymnast Natalia Escalera qualified for the all-around final at the World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Olympic athlete obtained a total score of 50.532, placing 23rd in the event and securing her place in the medal race tomorrow. Her best result was on vault, where she finished 13th with a score of 13.383. Photo @Conadeoficial

La Jornada Newspaper, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, p. a11

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