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Monday, November 3, 2025

Shame on @Dodgers Kike Hernandez for profanities at the Dodgers celebration ๐Ÿ˜ก๐Ÿ‘Ž.

Shame on @Dodgers Kike Hernandez for profanities at the Dodgers celebration ๐Ÿ˜ก๐Ÿ‘Ž. There's kids, mothers, wives in the crowd, etc - NOT the time or place to use such language. Not impressive ๐Ÿ‘Ž. Gave it a ghetto atmosphere ๐Ÿ‘Ž. Fortunately, most of the rest was positive ๐Ÿ‘⚾

review of MLB Champions : 2014 -2025 World Series Winners

 

Sunday, November 2, 2025

World Series 2025 recap: congrats to the Dodgers ⚾๐ŸŸ️๐Ÿ†! & good job Blue Jays ๐Ÿ‘

"The Lord will fight for you; 
you need only to be still." — 
         Exodus 14:14

Hold onto your hat — the Los Angeles Dodgers have done the almost-unthinkable, clinching the 2025 World Series by a 4-3 margin over the Toronto Blue Jays in a breathtaking, emotional roller-coaster of a series. 

From the opening pitch in Game 1, Toronto announced themselves. The Blue Jays erupted to an 11-4 victory, chasing LA's bullpen and setting a tone of confidence. Their offense was alive; the Dodgers looked vulnerable. According to summaries, Game 1 saw a historic pinch-hit grand slam from Toronto's bench, energizing the home crowd. 

But the Dodgers weren't done. In Game 2, their ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto turned in a complete-game gem (4 hits allowed, 8 K's) to even the series and regain some momentum. 

 Game 3? An 18-inning marathon where the Dodgers edged Toronto 6-5 on a heroic walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman. Then the Blue Jays answered back — they took Games 4 and 5 (6-2 and 6-1 respectively) to grab a 3-2 series lead, exploiting LA's occasional lapses and firing up their offense and bullpen. 

Facing elimination in Game 6, the Dodgers rallied. Yamamoto again came through, six strong innings, and Freddie Freeman and company helped push it to a decisive Game 7. 

Game 7 — oh, what a game. Toronto jumped ahead early with a three-run blast from Bo Bichette off the Dodgers' starter Shohei Ohtani in the 3rd inning. The Blue Jays added another, pushing up to 4-2 by the sixth. But the Dodgers chipped away — in the 8th, Max Muncy belted a solo home run to make it 4-3.

 Then in the 9th, with their backs against the wall, the Dodgers tied it via an unexpected solo homer from utilityman Miguel Rojas. In 11 innings, with two outs, two strikes, the Dodgers' Will Smith launched a go-ahead homer to left, putting LA ahead 5-4. 

Then Yamamoto, despite throwing extraordinary effort on zero rest, backed it up: he closed the bottom of the 11th with a game-ending double play, clinching the title and earning World Series MVP. 

The Dodgers become the first team in 25 years to repeat as champions, and the first NL team since 1976 to do so. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays came within inches of their first title in 32 years, only to see it slip away.

What a battle. Momentum shifted, heroes emerged, dreams were chased. The faith, resilience and clutch moments of the Dodgers shine: not just talent, but endurance.

(Partially generated by AI, 
always verify)


๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ฎ BELIEVE IN the LIGHT 
⚡✝๐Ÿ”ฆ2B a CHILD of the LIGHT: #Repent&BeBaptized 
#JesusSaves☺.
๐Ÿ˜Š#proLife ๐Ÿ‘❤ ✝ ⛪
 ๐Ÿ™Give THANKS to GOD

Saturday, November 1, 2025

They did it! ๐Ÿงข๐ŸŸ️๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ†Will Smith's 11th-inning home run wins Game 7 & another World Series for LA Dodgers!

https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/107051/dodgers-world-series-will-smith-yoshinobu-yamamoto-game-7 

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Will Smith home run completes Dodgers Game 7 comeback to win another World Series
Home runs in 8th and 9th buy extra time for win in 11th. Yamamoto is World Series MVP

Smith caught all 73 innings of the 2025 World Series, two more than Lou Criger caught for the Boston Americans (later, the Red Sox) in the 1903 Fall Classic.."

Wow ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Miguel Rojas ties the game 4-4, top of the 9th, game 7 World Series at Canada (@Dodgers video)

Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) posted at 8:19 PM on Sat, Nov 01, 2025:
MIGUEL ROJAS TIE GAME! #WORLDSERIES https://t.co/1hDBIhVLS8
(https://x.com/Dodgers/status/1984822593195847862?t=n-SmRavBfwzczylI79qp3w&s=03

Good call ⚾๐Ÿ‘"Sorry Toronto: Umpires were RIGHT to blow Addison Barger's double dead"

"[A]ny fair ball which, either before or after touching the ground, passes through or under a fence, or through or under a scoreboard, or through any opening in the fence or scoreboard, or through or under shrubbery, or vines on the fence, or which sticks in a fence or scoreboard, in which case the batter and the runners shall be entitled to two bases."
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"Fan Carrying American Flag Runs Onto Field at World Series Game 6"

Jays mgr:  “It’s Game 7 of the World Series at your home stadium. What the hell else could you want?” 

"Blue Jays manager John Schneider offered a surprising take following the loss, remarking, "It's Game 7 of the World Series at your home stadium. What the hell else could you want?" (h/t Keegan Matheson of MLB.com)

Schneider's comment came as his team watched a potential Joe Carter-style walk-off celebration evaporate."

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"Dodgers make rare Shohei Ohtani pitching decision for win-or-go-home Game 7 vs. Blue Jays"

"With everything on the line Saturday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers plan to start Shohei Ohtani on short rest in Game 7. Ohtani has previously made one start on three days' rest, but that was after completing only two innings in a prior start in 2023,..'

https://share.newsbreak.com/fq1g4gyx 

Friday, October 31, 2025

⚾๐ŸŸ️๐ŸงขAnother exciting finish "How Dodgers stayed alive, beat Blue Jays in Game 6 of World Series -" The Athletic

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-live-updates-mlb-world-series-game-6-score/ZbIYplFzt5Wi/ 


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Down by 2 in the bottom of the ninth, Blue Jays put the tying run into scoring position with no outs when Alejandro Kirk was hit by a pitch and Addison Barger hit a ground-rule double that wedged beneath the padding on the center field wall. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts brought in Tyler Glasnow, a candidate to start Game 7, who induced a popup with his first pitch. Two pitches later, Andrรฉs Gimรฉnez hit a fly ball to left field where Kikรฉ Hernรกndez made the catch and threw to second to double off Barger and end the game..."

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Fun facts: How many of the Toronto Blue Jays are actually Canadian citizens ?

> "Many hands make light work." — Ecclesiastes 4:9

As of the most recent information, the Toronto Blue Jays have only one Canadian-born player on their major-league roster: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (born in Montreal, Quebec) is identified as the sole Canadian-born player on the team. 

> "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and unto God what is God's." — Matthew 22:21

Yes — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Canadian citizen by birth. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

He was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1999, while his father, Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr., was playing for the Montreal Expos. That makes him a Canadian citizen by jus soli (citizenship by birthplace), even though he grew up primarily in the Dominican Republic and represents that country in international play.

So, while he identifies culturally and athletically with the Dominican Republic, he legally holds Canadian citizenship as well.


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Blue Jays rookie pitcher stumps the Dodgers in LA to win game 5 heading back to Canada with a 3-2

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/blue-jays-vs-dodgers-live-updates-mlb-world-series-game-5-score/9sbKpg6N82Yi/ 


"...
year and a half ago, Trey Yesavage was in college. Six months ago, he was in A ball. On Wednesday, he was at Dodger Stadium, pitching the Toronto Blue Jays to within one win of a World Series championship...''

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

๐ŸŸ️๐Ÿงข⚾Freeman's homer in 18- inning thriller gives Dodgers win vs Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic !

" Rejoice always, pray without ceasing." — 1 Thessalonians 5:16–17

Here's a detailed synopsis of last night's epic: In Game 3 of the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 6–5 in an 18-inning marathon at Dodger Stadium, tying the longest game (by innings) in World Series history. 

The Blue Jays struck first in the 4th with a three-run homer by Alejandro Kirk, taking a 3-2 lead, and followed that with another run when two singles and a sacrifice fly made it 4-2. 

The Dodgers battled back: Shohei Ohtani crushed his first home run to pull them within, and then a two-out RBI single by Freddie Freeman tied the game before Ohtani's second homer in the 7th made it 5-5. Ohtani ended the night by reaching base nine times – a postseason record – thanks to two home runs, two doubles and five walks (four intentional). 

From the 7th through the 17th inning neither team managed another run — pitching changes and defensive gems dominated. Then, in the bottom of the 18th, Freeman ended it: facing left-hander Brendon Little, he roped a full-count sinker 406 feet to straight-away center field for a walk-off home run that sent Dodger Stadium into euphoria and gave LA the series lead, 2–1. 

Rookie reliever Will Klein earned the win with four shutout innings of relief, having previously never thrown more than 36 pitches in the majors. Bullpens were used like little else: together the teams used 19 pitchers, a postseason record. 

Manager Dave Roberts called the game "one of the greatest World Series games of all time." 

The Dodgers now lead the series 2–1, and have shifted momentum their way ...
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Clayton Kershaw is well known for his deep Christian faith. Throughout his career, he's spoken openly about giving glory to God for his talent and platform.

Kershaw has said that baseball is "a platform to share what Christ ✝️ has done in my life," and that he tries to "use every opportunity for God's glory." He and his wife Ellen founded Kershaw's Challenge, a faith-based nonprofit that supports children and families in need in Los Angeles, Dallas, Zambia, and the Dominican Republic.

He's also co-authored a book titled Arise: Live Out Your Faith and Dreams on Whatever Field You Find Yourself, where he writes:

> "It's not about baseball. God gave me this ability so I can help others and make His name known."

Fans got 2 World Series games for the price of 1. Thriller ! Dodgers beat Jays game 3 ⚾๐Ÿงข๐ŸŸ️ in 18 innings !



https://nypost.com/2025/10/28/sports/what-time-did-the-dodgers-game-end-and-other-shocking-numbers-from-world-series-classic/ 



"Freddie Freeman, who hit the game-ending Grand Slam in last year's Series opener against the New York Yankees' Nestor Cortes, became the only player with two World Series walk-off home runs. ..

Ohtani doubled in the first inning, homered in the third, hit an RBI double in the fifth and a tying solo homer in the seventh. He was intentionally walked in the ninth, 11th, 13th and 15th innings, then walked unintentionally on four pitches in the 17th. ..."

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Dodgers bounce back in game two of the World Series winning 5-1

In Game 2 of the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers evened the series at 1–1 with a decisive 5–1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The game was highlighted by a dominant pitching performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and timely hitting from the Dodgers' lineup.

๐Ÿงข Starting Pitchers

Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a masterful performance, tossing a complete game while allowing just one run on four hits. He struck out eight batters and did not issue any walks. This outing marked his second consecutive complete game in the postseason, a feat not accomplished since Curt Schilling in 2001. 

Blue Jays: Blake Snell struggled on the mound, surrendering five runs on eight hits and three walks over five-plus innings. 


๐Ÿ”‘ Key Moments

Early Offense: The Dodgers took an early lead with a solo home run by Tommy Edman in the second inning.

Back-to-Back Homers: In the third inning, Mookie Betts singled, setting the stage for Teoscar Hernรกndez and Freddie Freeman to hit back-to-back home runs, extending the Dodgers' lead to 4–1.

Insurance Runs: Max Muncy and Will Smith each added solo home runs in the seventh inning, providing additional cushion for the Dodgers. 

Injury Scare: In the seventh inning, Shohei Ohtani suffered a left shoulder subluxation while attempting to steal second base. He was attended to by trainers and exited the game, though the severity of the injury is yet to be determined. 


๐Ÿ“Š Final Score

Team.       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E

Blue Jays  0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0
Dodgers.   0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 X 5 9 0


The series now shifts to LA for Game 3, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand in this tightly contested matchup.


World Series: Dodgers Lose Game 1 to Blue Jays in Toronto after a blowout 6th inning. Final score: 11-4

The Blue Jays exploded at home, routing the Dodgers 11-4 in the opener at Rogers Centre in Toronto. They trailed 2-0 after the third inning, with the Dodgers getting early RBI hits by Will Smith and Enrique Hernรกndez. But Toronto answered in the fourth when Daulton Varsho launched a two-run homer off the Dodgers' starter Blake Snell.

The game turned in the sixth inning — the Blue Jays unleashed a nine-run inning, the largest in a World Series frame since 1968. Highlights included Addison Barger's pinch-hit grand slam (the first in World Series history) and a two-run homer by Alejandro Kirk. That surge put Toronto firmly in command. The Dodgers' bullpen faltered, allowing eight hits and multiple walks.

For Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani belted a two-run shot in the seventh, but it proved too little, too late. The result gave Toronto a 1-0 lead in the series and a massive momentum boost.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

is Shoehei Ohtani a Christian ?

While Shohei Ohtani has maintained a high degree of privacy regarding His personal life, including His faith, several reports indicate that He is a practicing Christian.

This is considered a "surprise" by some commentators because Christianity accounts for a very small percentage of the population in Japan (around 1%), where the primary religious traditions are Buddhism and Shintoism.

Ohtani Himself has not frequently spoken publicly about His faith. However, media reports often link Him to the Christian faith, particularly in the context of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have a number of openly Christian players."

The reason I included the video was to provide context, as that particular "Christian Faith Night" event is often cited in the reports that claim He is a practicing Christian.

Why the Evidence is Indirect

Ohtani, being extremely private about His personal life, rarely makes public statements regarding His religious beliefs. The reports of His faith usually come from the following indirect sources:

  • Teammate Testimony: Other openly Christian players on His team (like Clayton Kershaw or Freddie Freeman) sometimes mention His presence and participation in team-related faith activities.

  • Organizational Context: The source snippets indicated that He is a "surprise Christian on the Dodgers" and that He is "reported He is a practicing Christian," which means the information is based on reporting and observation, not His own public interviews.

Therefore, while the reporting suggests His affiliation with the Christian faith, direct public evidence, such as Him speaking at a Faith Night, is rare or non-existent due to His private nature.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Dodgers will play Blue Jays in the World Series ⚾๐ŸŸ️

Toronto Blue Jays just defeated the Seattle Mariners to win the ALCS in advance to the World Series
 versus the La Dodgers: 
Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ
versus 
USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ—ฝ

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Video, Epic! "Shohei Ohtani Has All-Time Performance, Dodgers Sweep Brewers in NLCS |" MLB on TBS - YouTube

"Greatest game ever? Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani can't stop doing the impossible"

"
They knew they were part of history. They knew they had never seen anything like it. There was nothing like it in the history books. It just didn't seem humanly possible.

So how could they express what Shohei Ohtani just did in front of a frenzied sellout crowd of 52,883 that screamed and cheered so loud that Dodger Stadium actually shook?"



https://share.newsbreak.com/fi7vu9na 

⚾Wow ๐Ÿ˜ฒ! "Shohei Ohtani’s legendary night leads Dodgers to another World Series, sweeping Milwaukee in 4 games


"
The Dodgers were led by their otherworldly star, Shohei Ohtani, who hit three home runs, struck out 10 batters and got the win for the Dodgers.

It was one of the greatest individual performances in the history of the game, let alone on a stage of this magnitude. He hit home runs in the first, fourth and seventh innings, with the last one sending his teammates into hysterics.He was, quite obviously, named the NLCS MVP for his performance."

https://share.newsbreak.com/fi7sd7ta 

Friday, October 17, 2025

"Rockies Announcer Jerry Schemmel Shares How Plane Crash Changed His Life "| Cowboy State Daily

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/10/12/rockies-announcer-jerry-schemmel-shares-how-plane-crash-changed-his-life/ 

"
After surviving United Flight 232, which killed 112 people in 1989, Jerry Schemmel went back in the wreckage to save an 11-month-old baby girl. Years later, wracked by survivor's guilt, he did something he'd never done before: he said a prayer.." ✝️

ALCS UPDATE: Blue Jays and Mariners are tied 2–2 heading into Game 5.



The American League Championship Series is down to a dramatic deadlock — the Blue Jays and Mariners are tied 2–2 heading into Game 5. 

Seattle came out swinging early, grabbing a 2–0 lead in the series with a dazzling Game 2 showing. Jorge Polanco crushed a three-run homer that broke the game open, bolstered by big swings from Julio Rodrรญguez and Josh Naylor. 

But Toronto struck back in spectacular fashion in Game 3, erupting for a blowout victory (13–4) to stave off elimination and shift momentum back to their side. 

Most recently, Game 4 favored the visitors again: Max Scherzer delivered a vintage performance in his 500th career start — 5⅔ innings, two earned runs — guiding the Jays to an 8–2 win and leveling the series. Meanwhile, offensively, Toronto kept the pressure on via homers from Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimรฉnez, each pivotal in the win. 

Now, with the series tied and both clubs guaranteed more drama, Game 5 looms as a pivotal turning point. Seattle will counter with Bryce Miller (returning from relief duty) while the Jays roll out Kevin Gausman — the stage is set for an ALCS clash that could go either way. 






Back in LA, Dodgers win game 3 NLCS versus Brewers: could be a sweep into World Series ⚾๐Ÿงข ๐ŸŸ️


Dodger Stadium crackled with tension and promise as Game 3 opened. From the first pitch, L.A. struck quickly: Shohei Ohtani lashed a leadoff triple and Mookie Betts followed with a double to drive him home — the Dodgers were on the board early. 

Milwaukee answered right back in the top of the second. Caleb Durbin roared a triple into the gap, and Jake Bauers sneaked in a single to knot the game 1–1. 

But this was when the Dodgers' resolve showed. Tyler Glasnow, sharp and fierce, carried them through 5⅔ innings, giving up just one run and punching out eight batters. 

In the bottom of the sixth, L.A. pounced. Will Smith singled in Tommy Edman, reclaiming the lead. Chaos followed: a wild pickoff throw by reliever Abner Uribe allowed Freddie Freeman to dash home for a 3–1 cushion. 

From there, the bullpen locked the door. Rลki Sasaki closed out a perfect ninth. In between, Mookie Betts made a jaw-dropping defensive play in the late innings — ranging deep, snagging a grounder, and whipping it to first to preserve the lead. 

Final: Dodgers 3, Brewers 1. L.A. now leads the NLCS 3–0, one win away from a return to the World Series. 

!


Wednesday, October 15, 2025

NLCS: Dodgers v Brewers game 2 recap : LA leads series 2-0, heading home

๐Ÿ“– Bible Verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13

The Dodgers marched into Milwaukee for Game 2 of the NLCS looking to take command of the series—and that's exactly what they did. Behind the masterful pitching of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles silenced the Brewers' bats and took a 5–1 victory, moving one step closer to another World Series berth. Milwaukee's crowd came alive early when rookie Jackson Chourio opened the bottom of the first with a solo blast that gave the Brewers brief hope. But that noise faded fast.

Yamamoto settled into a rhythm, mowing down hitters with his precision fastball and devastating splitter. His complete-game gem featured just three hits allowed, one walk, and seven strikeouts—a performance that echoed postseason greatness. On offense, the Dodgers responded in kind. Teoscar Hernรกndez tied the game with a solo homer, Max Muncy launched another, and Shohei Ohtani drove in a key run with his usual flair. By the seventh inning, it was clear who owned the night.

Now up 2–0 in the series, the Dodgers head home to Chavez Ravine with the momentum firmly on their side, their sights fixed on finishing what they started in Milwaukee.




Tuesday, October 14, 2025

NCLS: Dodgers win Game 1 v Brewers

๐Ÿ”ฅ Key Moments & Highlights

  • Pitching Dominance by Snell — Blake Snell delivered a gem: 8 innings, one hit allowed, 10 strikeouts, and no walks. He also picked off the lone baserunner he allowed. AP News+3True Blue LA+3MLB.com+3

  • Historic Double Play — With the bases loaded in the 4th inning, Max Muncy hit a deep fly to center. Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick got a glove on it, but the ball deflected off the wall and back into his glove. Runners mistakenly tagged up, and Milwaukee executed an 8-6-2 double play (out at home, then third) — the first of its kind in postseason history. True Blue LA+6MLB.com+6MLB.com+6

  • Freeman Goes Deep — In the 6th inning, Freddie Freeman launched a solo homer to break the scoreless tie and put the Dodgers up 1–0. MLB.com+2AP News+2

  • Insurance via Walk — In the top of the 9th, with the bases loaded, Mookie Betts drew a walk to push the Dodgers' lead to 2–0. MLB.com+2Wikipedia+2

  • Brewers' Late Push — Milwaukee rallied in the bottom of the 9th: a walk, a double, and a sac fly cut the lead to 2–1. But Blake Treinen struck out Brice Turang with the bases loaded to seal the win. True Blue LA+3MLB.com+3Wikipedia+3


๐Ÿ Final Result & Impact

Friday, October 10, 2025

Dodgers vs. Phillies NLDS recap: LA wins the series 3-1 after nail biting 11th inning game 4

watch 11th inning game 4 here 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrpl6yDp2zI

The series began in Philadelphia, with the Dodgers taking Game 1 by rallying late and holding off a Phillies comeback. In Game 2, both pitching staffs dominated until the Dodgers broke through in the seventh to take a 2–0 series lead. When the action shifted to Los Angeles for Game 3, the Phillies delivered a strong offensive performance. Kyle Schwarber belted two home runs, and in the eighth inning they erupted for a five-run inning that turned the game into a rout. Clayton Kershaw was pulled after being battered and the Dodgers could only muster one run; the Phillies won 8–2 to force a Game 4. MLB.com+3Wikipedia+3The Washington Post+3

Game 4 was a pitchers' duel deep into extra innings. The Phillies scored in the top of the seventh, but the Dodgers tied it in that half on a bases-loaded walk. From the 8th through 10th, both teams held steady, sending the game into the 11th tied at 1–1. Yahoo Sports+4Wikipedia+4MLB.com+4 In the bottom of the 11th, after two outs, pinch runner Hyeseong Kim stood on third base with the bases loaded. Andy Pages hit a weak comebacker to pitcher Orion Kerkering. Kerkering mis-handled it and instead of throwing to first, he foolishly attempted a play at the plate; his throw sailed wildly past catcher J.T. Realmuto, allowing Kim to score the walk-off run. The Dodgers won 2-1 and clinched the series 3–1. 

Dodgers will play Brewers or Cubs in the NLCS 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

MLB PLAYOFFS update

๐Ÿ“– Verse of the Day:

> "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
— Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
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๐Ÿ…⚾ MLB Playoffs update (3 PM PST, Oct 8 2025):
The Tigers stun Seattle 9-3 to tie the ALDS 2-2 — forcing a winner-take-all Game 5!
Elsewhere:

Blue Jays lead Yankees 2-1

Brewers up 2-0 on Cubs

Dodgers up 2-0 on Phillies
October chaos is alive and well. ๐ŸŒ•๐Ÿ”ฅ

#MLBPlayoffs #

Sunday, October 5, 2025

10.5.25 MLB playoffs update

The American League Division Series are underway: Toronto dismantled the Yankees 10–1 in Game 1 to take a 1–0 lead, and Detroit edged out Seattle 3–2 in 11 innings, grabbing an early 1–0 edge. 

In the National League, Milwaukee pummeled the Cubs 9–3 in Game 1, and Los Angeles eked past Philadelphia 5–3 behind a clutch 7th-inning homer. 

Four teams remain in each league, each up 1–0 in their respective series. The race for the pennants is just beginning.

"Dodgers Make Insane Japanese-Related History in NLDS Game 1 Win"

"The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki made postseason history in their NLDS Game 1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, becoming the first Japanese-born duo to earn a win and a save in the same playoff game..."

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

MLB playoffs, still in it: Yanks-Jays, Guardians-Mariners, Dodgers-Phillies, Cubs-Brewers

American League

Yankees vs. Red Sox – Yankees win, eliminating Boston. Next up: ALDS vs. Blue Jays.

Guardians vs. Tigers – Guardians win, eliminating Detroit. Next up: ALDS vs. Mariners.


National League

Dodgers vs. Reds – Dodgers win, eliminating Cincinnati. Next up: NLDS vs. Phillies.

Cubs vs. Padres – Cubs win, eliminating San Diego. Next up: NLDS vs. Brewers.

"MLB wild card: Dodgers defeat Reds in Game 2 to advance to NLDS -" Bring on the Phillies! "

https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/live/dodgers-reds-game-2-playoffs-live-updates-watch-start-time-betting-odds 

"
Plaschke: One team stands between the Dodgers and a World Series title ... Bring on the Phillies! "

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

summary of Game 1 of the 2025 NL Wild Card Series, in which the Dodgers defeated the Reds 10–5:



๐Ÿ”ฅ Key Highlights & Performances

Explosive offense:

Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernรกndez each hit two home runs. 

Tommy Edman also contributed a homer. 

In total, the Dodgers launched five homers, setting a postseason mark for their club. 


Pitching & control:

Blake Snell turned in a strong start: 7 innings, 9 strikeouts, and just 2 runs allowed. 

Reds starter Hunter Greene struggled, giving up five runs in three innings before being pulled. 


Game flow:

The Dodgers jumped on top early. Ohtani hit a leadoff homer in the first inning. 

L.A. built a big lead through the middle innings (including back-to-back homers by Hernรกndez and Edman in the 3rd). 

The Reds attempted a late rally, plating 5 runs in the 7th and 8th, but couldn't overcome the deficit. 


Other notes & concerns:

Two Dodgers — Tommy Edman (ankle) and Kikรฉ Hernรกndez (back) — exited early due to injury concerns. 

The bullpen allowed some damage late (three runs), briefly loading the bases in the 8th, but held on. 




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✅ Bottom Line

The Dodgers' offense overwhelmed the Reds in Game 1. Their combination of power hitting and a quality start from Snell gave them a commanding win. Though the bullpen showed some cracks late, the early lead was more than enough. Los Angeles now leads the series 1–0.

If you want a play-by-play, box score, or Game 2 preview, I can dig into that too — which would you prefer?


Friday, September 26, 2025

MLB PLAYOFFS update

The MLB playoffs are set to begin on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, with the Wild Card Series. As of September 26, eight teams have secured their postseason berths, and the final spots are still up for grabs.

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๐Ÿ† MLB Playoff Format (2025)

The postseason now features 12 teams: six from each league. The top two division winners in each league receive first-round byes, while the remaining four teams compete in a best-of-three Wild Card Series. The higher seed hosts all three games. 

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⚾️ American League (AL)

Clinched:

Toronto Blue Jays (92–68)

New York Yankees (91–68)

Seattle Mariners (90–69)


In contention:

Cleveland Guardians (86–74)

Detroit Tigers (86–74)

Boston Red Sox (87–72)

Houston Astros (85–74)


The Guardians and Tigers are tied atop the AL Central, with Cleveland holding the tiebreaker. 


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⚾️ National League (NL)

Clinched:

Milwaukee Brewers (96–63)

Philadelphia Phillies (94–65)

Los Angeles Dodgers (90–69)

Chicago Cubs (89–70)

San Diego Padres (87–72)


In contention:

New York Mets (82–77)

Cincinnati Reds (81–78)

Arizona Diamondbacks (80–79)


The Mets, Reds, and Diamondbacks are vying for the final NL Wild Card spot. 

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๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Schedule

The regular season concludes on Sunday, September 28. The Wild Card Series begins on Tuesday, September 30, with all four Game 1s scheduled. 


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Monday, September 22, 2025

Shohei Ohtani pitches 5 no-hit innings & hits his 50th homer ... But Dodgers still lose

"Ohtani started on the mound for the Dodgers against the Phillies. He went five no-hit innings, striking out five and walking just one while averaging 99 miles per hour on his fastball.

Later in the game, Ohtani hit his 50th home run.

The Dodgers still lost, because the bullpen imploded almost immediately upon Ohtani's removal..."


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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

As of September 17, 2025, the following MLB teams have clinched or are likely to clinch their division titles:

๐Ÿ† AL East
Toronto Blue Jays: Secured the division with a 5-game lead over the Yankees. 


๐Ÿ† AL Central
Detroit Tigers: Clinched the division with a 5.5-game lead over the Guardians. 


๐Ÿ† NL East
Philadelphia Phillies: Clinched the division with a 5-game lead over the Mets. 

NOT YET CLINCHED :

๐Ÿ† AL West
Seattle Mariners: Narrowly lead the Astros by 0.5 games. 

๐Ÿ† NL Central
Milwaukee Brewers: Lead the division by 5 games over the Cubs. 


๐Ÿ† NL West
Los Angeles Dodgers: Hold a 2-game lead over the Padres. 






Saturday, September 13, 2025

"Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Loses No-Hitter with One Out to Go, Orioles Win on Walk-Off"

https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2025/09/07/watch-dodgers-yoshinobu-yamamoto-loses-no-hitter-with-one-out-to-go-orioles-win-on-walk-off/ 


"Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto came within one out of no-hit history, only to have the whole thing unravel before his very eyes. He surrendered only two walks and struck out ten before the dam broke,

Yamamoto gave way to Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen. However, the pen was unable to stop the bleeding as Treinen failed to retire any of the four hitters he faced. Treinen then gave way to Tanner Scott, who surrendered the two-run home run to Emmanuel Rivera..."

Thursday, September 11, 2025

"Father Bullied by 'Phillies Karen' Cautions Those Seeking Her Identity"

https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2025/09/09/father-bullied-by-phillies-karen-cautions-those-seeking-her-identity/ 

"Please don't do anything to that lady,'' Feltwell told USA Today . "Leave it alone. You know, somebody knows her and can talk to her, that's different. But God, I don't want people breaking in their house and stuff like that. The internet already messed her up pretty good."

Saturday, August 30, 2025

8.30.25 ⚾☹️ the teams that have been mathematically eliminated from the 2025 MLB playoffs:


American League
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Minnesota Twins

National League
Colorado Rockies
Washington Nationals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Atlanta Braves
Miami Marlins
St. Louis Cardinals
Arizona Diamondbacks

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ def Nevada USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฒ to win ๐Ÿ† 2025 Little League World Series Championship⚾๐Ÿงข

๐Ÿ† 2025 Little League World Series Championship

Champion: Taiwan's Tung-Yuan Little League (from Taoyuan) defeated Summerlin South Little League from Las Vegas, Nevada, with a decisive 7–0 win in the title game.

Star Pitcher: Lin Chin-Tse was dominant, retiring the first 13 batters he faced and allowing only one hit in five innings. He also crushed a three-run triple in the fifth inning to break the game wide open.

Closing the Game: Chen Qi-Sheng came in for relief to finish the shutout.

Historic Win: This marks Taiwan's first LLWS championship since 1996 and their 18th overall, the most by any non-U.S. nation.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

China will face USA Nevada for the Little League World Series Championship. Go Nevada ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ⚾๐Ÿงข

Final Score: Chinese Taipei 1, Aruba 0—a classic pitchers' duel where only one run made the difference .

With this victory, Chinese Taipei claimed its 17th International title and secured a spot in the LLWS World Championship Game .

"Little League World Series final score, results, highlights as Nevada upsets Connecticut to advance to LLWS final"

"Nevada entered the game 4-1, but the lone loss was against Connecticut who was an undefeated 4-0. However, Nevada came out blazing, scoring three runs in the rop of the first inning to take a huge lead before Connecticut even came up to bat."

https://share.newsbreak.com/eo9qdz3v 

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Dodgers Dominant, Mariners Rising: Who’s Leading the 2025 World Series Chase?

๐Ÿ“– Bible Verse of the Day:
"From the ends of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."
—Psalm 61:2 (KJV)


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As the dog days of the MLB season unfold, the Los Angeles Dodgers maintain their spot as the World Series favorites, buoyed by recent midseason acquisitions like Alex Call and Brock Stewart. With deep reserves and formidable betting odds, L.A. continues to project championship caliber. 

But this year's championship narrative stretches well beyond L.A. The New York Yankees and Mets remain in the conversation—each securing bullpen upgrades and fighting for top wild card positioning. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies are making noise, their odds improving as both clubs sit among the standout contenders in the American League and National League, respectively. 

Elsewhere, the Seattle Mariners are quietly surging with a lineup that consistently delivers. New additions Eugenio Suรกrez and Josh Naylor have boosted Seattle's already impressive team batting metrics, placing them squarely in the hunt alongside elite contenders. Not to be overlooked, the Miami Marlins have emerged as dark-horse contenders following a spectacular 30–14 run since mid-June, including a sweep of the Yankees that turned heads. 

On the individual front, stars are shining across the league. Aaron Judge continues to lead the American League in batting average and OPS, reinforcing his MVP campaign. On the National League side, Kyle Schwarber, Shohei Ohtani, and Will Smith pace the stat leaders in home runs and OPS. 

With teams jockeying for position and postseason odds constantly shifting, the stretch run promises drama. If any storyline stands out, it's that depth, timing, and roster firepower are shaping this year's World Series chase in unprecedented ways.


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Monday, July 28, 2025

"MLB rookie Nick Kurtz has baseball's 'best game ever' as 22-year-old stuns rivals with historic performance"

"With his parents and godparents in attendance at Daikin Park, the 22-year-old didn't make an out all night as he made MLB history.

The slugger became the first rookie in major league history to hit four home runs in a game, going deep in the second, sixth, eighth and ninth innings, to help the A's thrash the Astros 15-3..."

https://share.newsbreak.com/e9t8pfzd 

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

NL WINS IN OVERTIME ⚾"MLB All-Star Game: Players, fans fall in love with swing-off -" ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45750644/mlb-all-star-game-2025-swing-home-run-kyle-schwarber 



"
Break a tie after nine innings via a Home Run Derby-style swing-off. And there was perhaps no one on the planet better to meet the moment than Schwarber, the Philadelphia Phillies slugger, who homered on all three of his swings in the impromptu batting practice session to propel the NL to the win (6-6, with a 4-3 edge in homers) in the Midsummer Classic...."

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Stephen Strasburg made almost 1 million ๐Ÿ’ฐ⚾ per game he pitched

"
 * Stephen Strasburg: (Signed a massive contract but had a career significantly cut short by injuries)
   * Total Career Earnings: ~$243.6 million
   * Total Games Played (appearances as pitcher): 247
   * Earnings Per Game/Appearance: $243,600,000 / 247 \approx $986,234.82


Gemini AI 

How much ๐Ÿ’ฐ⚾Mike Trout has made per game according to Gemini AI

Not too shabby : 
"as of the 2025 All-Star break, Mike Trout has made approximately $156,916.76 per game played in his MLB career based on his salary earnings to date.
It's important to note this calculation uses his actual salary received up to this point in his career, not the full value of his current contract, as that money is paid out over many years. Also, this figure does not include his significant earnings from endorsements...."

"Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski is NL All-Star after 5 starts "- ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45720854/brewers-jacob-misiorowski-nl-all-star-5-starts 

"
Misiorowski was named Friday night to replace Chicago Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd, who will be unavailable for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta because he is scheduled to start Saturday at the New York Yankees.

The 23-year-old Misiorowski has made just five starts for the Brewers, going 4-1 with a 2.81 ERA while averaging 99.3 mph on his fastball, with 89 pitches..." 

Monday, July 14, 2025

VOD

"After they prayed,
 the place where 
they were meeting 
was shaken. And they
 were all filled with
 the Holy Spirit &
 spoke the word of God boldly.
        -Acts 4:31


Monday, July 7, 2025

condolences ✝️♥️๐Ÿ™"Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at 44 -" ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45679042/former-chicago-white-sox-pitcher-bobby-jenks-dies-44 

"
After Jenks moved to Portugal last year, he was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. That eventually spread into blood clots in his lungs, prompting further testing. He was later diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and began undergoing radiation..."

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Only a few weeks before HOF induction "Dave Parker dies at 74: Baseball Hall of Famer and 7-time All-Star "

Dave Parker dies at 74: Baseball Hall of Famer and seven-time All-Star played nearly two decades in the majors Source: CBS Sports

https://share.newsbreak.com/dt02hoj3 

"Shohei Ohtani needed only 2 innings to terrify the rest of baseball

"Ohtani allowed a couple of baserunners in the first inning, but got out of it after getting Vinnie Pasquantino to hit his 102 mph fastball on the ground right at Hyeseong Kim for an inning-ending double play. This pitch was not only the hardest thrown by a Dodger this season, but it was the hardest of Ohtani's career. Yes, in his third start back following his second major arm surgery, Ohtani threw a pitch harder than he ever has.

https://share.newsbreak.com/dt011044 

Saturday, June 28, 2025

"Shohei Ohtani’s historic season continues

Chat GPT:
"
Shohei Ohtani hit a 29th home run and 7th triple by mid-2025, becoming only the fourth player since 1901 (alongside Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx) to reach that milestone . He also pitched again in late June, and was named starting DH for the All-Star Game—marking his 5th straight All-Star start .."

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Saturday, June 21, 2025

VOD 6.21.25


"And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."


2 Corinthians 3:18

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

"Brewers' Misiorowski allows no hits, then exits with cramping - "ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45502829/brewers-jacob-misiorowski-allows-no-hits-hurts-ankle-debut 

"
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski insisted he didn't realize he had a no-hitter going when he took the mound for the sixth inning of his dazzling major league debut.

"I had no clue," the 23..."

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

condolences ๐Ÿ™✝️❤️"Ron Taylor, one of the 'unsung heroes' on 1969 Mets, dead at 87"

https://nypost.com/2025/06/16/sports/ron-taylor-one-of-the-unsung-heroes-on-1969-mets-dead-at-87/ 

"
Ron Taylor, a relief pitcher who helped the Mets win the 1969 World Series and went on to become the Blue Jays team physician for three decades, died Monday following a lengthy illness, the Mets announced.

He was 87 years old."

"Arkansas' Gage Wood throws first College World Series no-hitter in 65 years"

https://nypost.com/2025/06/16/sports/arkansas-gage-wood-throws-first-mcws-no-hitter-in-65-years/ 

"Arkansas' Gage Wood pitched the third no-hitter in College World Series history and first in 65 years on Monday, striking out a record 19 and never letting Murray State come close to getting a hit in the Razorbacks' 3-0 victory..."

Monday, June 16, 2025

What's in the air in Denver? not enough oxygen "Rockies have fewest wins thru 70 games since 1899 Spiders" - ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45515067/rockies-now-fewest-wins-70-games-1899-spiders 

"
Kyle Farmer just shrugged when asked about being part of a Colorado Rockies team that has the fewest wins through 70 games since the 1899 Cleveland Spiders.

"We don't care," Farmer said after Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves left the Rockies with a 13-57 record.."

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Fight the Good Fight of the Faith✝️

Fight the Good
Fight of the Faith✝️!
Take hold of the
Eternal Life to which 
you were called 
when you made 
your Good Confession 
in the presence 
of many witnesses 
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™☝️

         -1 Tim 6:12




Sunday, May 25, 2025

"MLB Announcers Stunned to Learn About a Baseball Rule During Live Broadcast: Dodgers vs Mets

"The Apple TV+'s rules analyst, former MLB umpire Ben Gorman, explained that a baserunner doesn't have to wait until the ball is caught and called an out. The rule dictates a baserunner can tag up once the opposing team simply makes contact with the baseball.

"The reason behind the touch, as opposed to when he eventually catches the ball, is that an outfielder can actually juggle the ball all the way in and prevent the guy from advancing," Gorman explained. "As soon as the ball hits the glove, he can take off."


https://share.newsbreak.com/d8tcbht1 

Friday, May 16, 2025

HOTani ๐Ÿ”ฅ ⚾"Dodgers Dave Roberts calls for change to Shohei Ohtani bobblehead nights"

"Ohtani homered twice in his five at bats, bringing his season long-ball total up to 15, which is tied for the lead among all hitters. He is now slashing .310/.409/.673 with 28 RBI and 10 steals on the season
https://share.newsbreak.com/d3wqh12v 

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Here are the top 10 MLB stories today

"
 * Aaron Judge continues his strong performance, hitting two more home runs for the Yankees in their game against the Athletics.
 * Don Kelly, the newly appointed manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates after Derek Shelton's dismissal, was ejected in his second game as skipper.
 * Jasson Domรญnguez of the Yankees became the youngest player in franchise history to hit three home runs in a single game.
 * The Cincinnati Reds had a remarkable first inning, scoring ten runs against the Houston Astros, their biggest first inning since 1989.
 * Kris Bryant of the Colorado Rockies is recovering from a back procedure with no set timetable for his return.
 * Rocco Baldelli, manager of the Minnesota Twins, had a heated ejection, memorably throwing his hat after arguing a strike call.
 * The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a wild 14-11 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, highlighted by a late three-run homer from Shohei Ohtani.
 * The Los Angeles Angels have seen a slight rise in MLB power rankings despite injury challenges and travel complications, showing signs of improvement.
 * Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox met with team owner John Henry following comments about not wanting to play first base.
 * The Chicago Cubs are reportedly promoting their top pitching prospect, Cade Horton, to make his MLB debut today."
 

Citizen Free Press on X: "Pope Leo at Game 1 of the White Sox 2005 World Series. https://t.co/664uDubHu5" / X

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Feel good moment "Kody Clemens homers at Fenway Park in front of dad, Roger "

https://nypost.com/2025/05/04/sports/kody-clemens-homers-at-fenway-park-in-front-of-dad/ 

"
Kody, who is the son of former MLB great and longtime Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens, belted a home run for the Twins during the sixth inning of Saturday's game against Boston at Fenway Park."

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

VOD 4.30.25 ✝️

"For as lightning ⚡
that comes from the
east is visible
even in the west,
so will be the coming
of the Son of Man
✝️
    .... -Matt 24:27

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Then I looked & saw the 
Lamb standing on Mount Zion, 
& with Him 144,000 
who had His name 
& His Father's name 
written on their forehead
    Rev 14.1

Friday, April 4, 2025

that's a stretch for a meaningful stat "Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers break 91-year MLB record set by Yankees legends ,"

'Ohtani's walk-off home run Wednesday night captured the eighth consecutive win to begin the season for Los Angeles. Their 8-0 record to begin the campaign is a new MLB record for a defending World Series champion, surpassing the 1933 Yankees team that began its respective season 7-0.'

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Longtime dodger organist from Bellflower dies ''Nancy Bea Hefley Obituary (1936 - 2025) -" ♥️✝️๐Ÿ™




https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/nancy-hefley-obituary?pid=208858082 


"Bea Hefley began playing piano and accordion while still a child, learning the organ in her teen years and eventually becoming organist at Bellflower Baptist Church. She played there for more than 50 years, and she met her husband, Bill, there.,."

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Aaron Judge hits 3 HR's other Yankees add 6 more (9 total ) 20-9 victory-- over Brewers

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44458690/mlb-2025-yankees-aaron-judge-9-home-runs-franchise-record-chase-63?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=flipboard%2Fmagazine%2F10+For+Today

"
In his second game of the regular season, Judge mashed three home runs, part of a franchise-record barrage of nine home runs belted by the New York Yankees in a 20-9 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers ..."

AI: "The Yankees finished the day with nine home runs, a franchise record and tied for the second-most home runs in a game in MLB history, behind only the Blue Jays on Sept. 14, 1987, with 10 "