Michael Baumann explains how Daulton Varsho was a World Series pest, in the most loving use of the term. Mike Petriello makes some qualifying offer predictions. Kristen Wong shares how Shohei Ohtani and his wife reacted to a hilarious fan proposal sign at the Dodgers’ victory parade.

Shohei Ohtani celebrated his second championship at the Dodgers parade by looking toward earning a third ring.

Umpires had already allowed it in the first inning, when Ohtani ended the top half of the frame on third base and took the mound with just 40 seconds left on the clock. Blue Jays manager John Schneider spoke with home-plate umpire Jordan Baker after the inning and, an inning later, discussed the matter with crew chief Mark Wegner.

Alex Bregman is back on the free agent market, and hot stove watchers are already wondering if he might want to reunite with A.J. Hinch. But Bregman is another season older, and didn’t have a completely healthy 2025, which begs the question: is he worth the risk for the Tigers? Sports Illustrated said the following:

Shohei Ohtani tells Dodgers' fans how proud he is of his team, that their fans are the best and he is ready to win another ring next year

Fans will have an opportunity to purchase the ball Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani deposited 469 feet from home plate in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up right where they left off—another division crown, another pennant, and now back-to-back World Series titles, the first team in 25 years to do it. With Shohei Ohtani declaring in English after the repeat that they’re already eyeing a third straight championship,