Canadians Mourn a Loss by Underdogs Who Brought a Nation Together

The Blue Jays, Canada’s only M.L.B. team, were a salve for a country hit by President Trump’s threats and tariffs. Then the Dodgers ended their thrilling postseason run.

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Canada-U.S. Tensions Stay on Baseball Field During Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series

At Game 1 of the World Series in Toronto on Friday, overt politics were absent. Unity between the two nations was on display before the first pitch.

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Blue Jays Face Dodgers in World Series With All of Canada Behind Them

The Blue Jays and the Dodgers play Game 1 of the World Series tonight, and for Canada’s team home-field advantage is as big as the entire country.

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An Ode to October Baseball

With the World Series just days away, we look at the beauty of baseball — even if one team looks unbeatable.

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Japan Reaches Peak Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers and Cubs Open MLB Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers star is a marketer’s dream — both a sports icon and national hero in Japan. Ohtani has about 20 active sponsorship deals at any time.

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