Baseball

Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Missing high-stakes international competition? Have no fear. The World Baseball Classic (WBC) — the quadrennial tourney featuring baseball’s best competing for their countries — officially begins tonight at 10 p.m. ET. From how it works to the superstars taking the diamond, here’s everything you need to know ahead of first pitch. Play ball, baby.

March 04, 2026

Women’s Pro Baseball League will play inaugural season in Springfield, IL

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The first-ever draft of the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) isn’t until tomorrow, but the emerging league is already making headlines after announcing its surprising location for the inaugural season.

November 19, 2025

A love letter for the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

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The heartbreak of the Toronto Blue Jays’ 5–4 extra-innings loss to the LA Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series may never fade, but neither will the magic of the blue birds’ postseason run. From the power of friendship to the nationwide vivacity, let’s be romantic about baseball one more time.

November 03, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays on the cusp of first World Series title since 1993

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Let’s separate the tricks from the treats: Can the Jays clinch the title at home tonight at 8 p.m. ET, or will the Dodgers force a championship-deciding Game 7 tomorrow at the same time? Trade your candy for Cracker Jacks, let’s dig into each team’s keys to victory.

October 31, 2025

World Series even at two as LA Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays trade wins

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All tied up! Nine extra innings and countless memes later, the LA Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are even at two games apiece, with Game 5 on deck in LA tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

October 29, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays, LA Dodgers World Series matchup even at one game apiece

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Heroic hitting performances, poetic pitching moments, a Jonas Brothers concert in the middle of the action — you truly never know what you’re going to see in the World Series. Here are the history-making highlights from this weekend’s Games 1 and 2 between the Toronto Blue Jays and LA Dodgers, plus a look ahead at tonight’s pivotal 8 p.m. ET Game 3 as the series moves to LA with teams even at one game apiece.

October 27, 2025

Previewing the World Series matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and reigning champ LA Dodgers

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East Coast vs. West Coast, Canada’s team vs. the reigning champs of America’s pastime, David vs. Goliath — there are so many ways to bill the best-of-seven World Series matchup between the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays and National League–winning LA Dodgers, which begins from Toronto tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

October 24, 2025

Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays will meet for Game 7, LA Dodgers return to World Series

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Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays will meet for Game 7, LA Dodgers return to World Series

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October 20, 2025

Rogers Centre might still be shaking after the Toronto Blue Jays avoided elimination with last night’s 6–2 Game 6 win over the Seattle Mariners. Now it all comes down to tonight’s 8:08 p.m. ET Game 7, with a trip to the World Series on the line. Want it all, baby.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #539

Yes, Alex Morgan has a favorite NWSL player

March 17, 2026

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Yes, Alex Morgan has a favorite NWSL player

There’s legends, and then there’s Alex Morgan.

The two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champ is now a certified friend of The GIST after chatting with podcast producer Alessandra Puccio before the start of the biggest-ever NWSL season. Morgan is using her platform to make youth soccer safer across the country and spilling tea along the way, from her future as a youth soccer coach to her favorite players to watch in the NWSL. Pour yourself a cuppa.