Apparently not, based on the results of Game 1 of the World Series as the Blue Jays routed the Dodgers, 11-4. The Jays were determined suitors when Ohtani became a free agent after the 2023 season, but the lure of the star-studded Dodgers was too much to for him to resist.

Addison Barger smashes the first grand slam by a pinch-hitter in World Series history as the Toronto Blue Jays thrash the LA Dodgers 11-4 in game one.

Against modern baseball’s model franchise, the Blue Jays’ back-to-basics approach proved unbeatable on Friday night, and they beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1 of the World Series. The Blue Jays made contact more and struck out less than any other team in baseball this season,

And now the Los Angeles Dodgers will be playing uphill in the World Series for the first time in their quest to produce back-to-back championships. Addison Barger’s pinch-hit grand slam, the first of its kind in World Series history,

The Los Angeles Dodgers are starting two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell in Game 1 of the World Series, while the Toronto Blue Jays will send rookie Trey Yesavage to the mound.

Toronto Blue Jays pummel Los Angeles Dodgers with 9-run inning and win World Series opener 11-4. Item 1 of 3

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Blake Snell runs into problems in the sixth and the bullpen provides no relief, giving up nine runs in the Dodgers' 11-4 loss in Game 1 of the World Series.