Get ready for a showdown that could redefine baseball history! The 2025 World Series is finally here, pitting the defending champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, against the formidable Toronto Blue Jays in a best-of-seven battle that promises fireworks. But here’s where it gets intriguing: the extra innings rules in the postseason are a game-changer—literally. Unlike the regular season, where extra innings start with a runner on second base, the postseason reverts to traditional rules, meaning each extra inning begins with the bases empty. This subtle difference could dramatically shift the dynamics of a tied game, especially when Shohei Ohtani’s pitching prowess for the Dodgers clashes with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s powerhouse bat for the Blue Jays. And this is the part most people miss: while the regular season rule speeds up games, the postseason approach preserves the purity of the sport, ensuring every run is earned the old-fashioned way. Will this rule influence the outcome of a potential extra-innings thriller? Only time will tell. The series kicks off on October 24, with all games airing nationally on FOX and streaming live on Fubo. Here’s the full schedule (all times Eastern): Game 1 and 2 in Toronto on Oct. 24 and 25, followed by Games 3-5 in Los Angeles on Oct. 27-29, and if needed, Games 6 and 7 back in Toronto on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. But here’s the controversial question: Do postseason extra innings rules favor pitching-strong teams like the Dodgers, or do they level the playing field for sluggers like Guerrero Jr.? Share your thoughts below—this debate is sure to spark some heated discussions!
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