All-Star Bo Bichette returned to the Toronto Blue Jays for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after missing 1 1/2 months because of a sprained left knee and was set to play second base for the first time in six years.

It's no secret at this point that the Blue Jays very nearly landed Shohei Ohtani in his blockbuster free agency sweepstakes nearly two years ago. It's been much discussed leading up to this World Series between Toronto and Los Angeles,

Air Canada is betting on business travel to support an expansion of service from Toronto's downtown airport, with new routes to the United States, in a boost for cross-border flying despite trade tensions between the two countries.

Vesia went 4-2 with a 3.02 ERA in 68 regular-season games. He is 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA in seven postseason appearances.

Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run home run in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in the opener Friday night.

Joseph Woll is set to return to the Toronto Maple Leafs after taking personal leave of absence and is hoping to solidify team's goaltending

Following the final out, the Blue Jays' families poured onto the field to celebrate. Pitcher Kevin Gausman scooped up his two daughters before hugging his wife, Taylor Gausman. Meanwhile, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was seen joyfully embracing his wife, Nathalie, and their daughter.

Shohei Ohtani spurned the Toronto Blue Jays in free agency two years ago in favour of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and in the World Series opener on Friday the home crowd let the Japanese standout know exactly how they felt about that decision.