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Bo Bichette Projected to Sign $208M Contract with Blue Jays’ AL Rival

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Bo Bichette was going to get paid either way, but the World Series certainly didn’t hurt his stock. After hitting .348 in seven games despite missing six weeks of action—and crushing a three-run home run against Shohei Ohtani in Game 7 of the World Series—Bichette has officially departed the Toronto Blue Jays for now.

With legitimate questions about his defensive position and the Blue Jays’ pressing need for starting pitching, it’s no guarantee he will return. For as often as Bichette has professed his desire to remain in Toronto, could there be other teams that show more willingness to bid into the $200 million range? The Blue Jays have a deep lineup beyond Bichette, but it remains to be seen if that translates into competitive offers.

Just Baseball’s Ryan Finkelstein thinks the two-time All-Star is bound to wind up with an American League rival. In an article published on Friday, Finkelstein projected an eight-year, $208 million contract for Bichette, with the shortstop landing with the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers had some of the worst infield production of any team in the sport this year, especially among playoff contenders.

“The Tigers currently feature the top prospect in all of baseball, shortstop Kevin McGonigle. There is every chance McGonigle is ready for Opening Day, which could make things a bit complicated if Bichette is unwilling to move off shortstop,” Finkelstein wrote. “Regardless, Bichette could be the missing piece that unlocks a contender that can win it all with Tarik Skubal in 2026.

“Since Bichette is 18 months younger than San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames was when he hit free agency, it is fair to expect he could receive at least one more year on his deal. An eight-year deal at $26 million per year brings us to $208 million.”

The Blue Jays’ projected tax payroll for next season sits at just under $242 million when accounting for arbitration salaries, according to Spotrac. That’s already the fifth-highest in the sport, and Toronto is expected to pursue starting pitching in free agency—seeing as it’s likely unwise to count on rookie Trey Yesavage to be a No. 2 starter over the course of a full season.

But does this payroll situation mean Toronto isn’t willing to go over $200 million to keep Bichette? Or does it mean Detroit is ready to make a bigger commitment? It’s certainly too early to know. The fact that the Blue Jays have handed out bigger contracts than Detroit in recent years might give Toronto fans some confidence moving forward.
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/bo-bichette-projected-to-sign-208m-contract-with-blue-jays-al-rival-11033184

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Game 7 prediction: World Series picks, odds, bets, props

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It all comes down to this: Game 7 of the World Series. With everything on the line, the Dodgers are sending Shohei Ohtani to the mound on short rest. They didn’t have much of a choice.

Dealing with a struggling bullpen and clinging to a two-run lead, the Dodgers turned to potential Game 7 starter Tyler Glasnow to close out the thrilling Game 6 victory on Friday night. Glasnow recorded the final three outs, including a game-ending double play, securing a 3-1 triumph.

This win puts Ohtani—the Dodgers don’t want him coming out of the bullpen due to MLB’s quirky designated hitter rules that would strip him of his ability to hit—in the driver’s seat for the decisive game. While we shouldn’t expect Ohtani to pitch a full nine innings on such short rest, it’s unlikely the Dodgers will treat him with kid gloves.

Ohtani hasn’t been taxed like an ace arm might be during a deep postseason run. He has pitched just three games this October, tossing exactly six innings in each start and averaging 94 pitches per appearance.

As mentioned, the Dodgers’ relievers haven’t been great this postseason, posting a 4.30 ERA after struggling all season. With no game scheduled for Sunday, I don’t see manager Dave Roberts turning to Emmet Sheehan, Clayton Kershaw, Blake Treinen, or anyone else in the Dodgers’ bullpen before exhausting his two-way star.

This time, Ohtani won’t be taking the mound coming off an 18-inning marathon like he did in Game 4, when he took the loss. He should be given every opportunity to get as many outs as possible.

**The Play:** Shohei Ohtani Over 9.5 outs recorded (-115, FanDuel Sportsbook)

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https://nypost.com/2025/11/01/betting/dodgers-vs-blue-jays-game-7-prediction-world-series-picks-odds-bets-props/

Drake Trolls Shohei Ohtani & Dodgers Following Blue Jays Win

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Toronto superfan Drake had a lot to say about Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers following their recent Game 5 loss.

The Dodgers have dropped two consecutive games after their dramatic 18th-inning victory, which featured a clutch home run from Freddie Freeman. Now facing elimination, they head to Toronto after a dominant pitching performance from Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage, who racked up 12 strikeouts.

One of those strikeouts caught the attention of the rapper. Drake shared a photo of Yesavage walking back to the dugout after striking out Ohtani, captioning it, “Savage already otw to the dugout boss lol.”

As a recent Blue Jays fan and avid sports bettor, Drake’s comments may reveal some lingering frustration. Ohtani, the pitcher and slugger, famously passed on signing with Toronto before joining the Dodgers, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by Blue Jays fans. In fact, Ohtani has been met with “We don’t need you!” chants from the Toronto crowd.

Despite the trolling, the Dodgers superstar has remained mostly quiet since his phenomenal Game 3 performance, where he reached base nine times and hit two home runs.

The Blue Jays are aiming to prevent the Dodgers from winning back-to-back World Series titles—a feat last accomplished by the New York Yankees during their historic three-peat.

Drake might want to be careful with his trolling; it could just reignite that competitive fire in Ohtani and his Dodgers teammates, potentially fueling a comeback in the series.
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