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By Steel Valley Sports Staff November 2, 2025 TORONTO — In one of the most dramatic finales in recent Fall Classic history, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings  to claim the 2025 World Series and become the first franchise in 25 years to win back-to-back championships. AP News+2MLB.com+2 A Game Defined by Momentum Swings Toronto jumped ahead early, but Los Angeles refused to flinch. After trailing 3-0 and then 4-2, the Dodgers mounted a comeb

By Eddie Kahl | Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl PITTSBURGH — Even in a season where wins were hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates , one player made sure the franchise stayed in the national spotlight.Right-hander Paul Skenes  has been named the National League Outstanding Pitcher of the Year  by the MLB Players Association , capping off a sophomore season that solidified his place among baseball’s elite arms. A Season of Dominance At just 23 years old, Sk

By Eddie Kahl | Steel Valley Sports TORONTO —  Under the closed roof of Rogers Centre, the Los Angeles Dodgers  kept their championship hopes alive. In a must-win Game 6 of the 2025 World Series , the Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3–1 , forcing a winner-take-all finale on Saturday night. Mookie Betts Sparks the Lineup Manager Dave Roberts  made a bold move, reshuffling the batting order in search of offense. The adjustment paid off early as Mookie Betts , moved into

By Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl CLEVELAND — The 2025 season didn’t end with a playoff berth, but it did end with something Cleveland baseball has quietly been missing — momentum. The Cleveland Guardians  finished the year with a roster full of homegrown talent, a pitching staff that showed flashes of dominance, and a fan base that’s beginning to see the payoff of patience. A Season of Lessons, Not Letdowns The Guardians’ final record might not tell the full s

By Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl PITTSBURGH — There’s something different in the air around the Steel City this fall. The roar of Acrisure Stadium, the crack of the bat at PNC Park — it all feels like a city rediscovering its confidence. With Aaron Rodgers  leading the Steelers for what he’s called his final NFL season  and Paul Skenes  emerging as one of baseball’s brightest young arms, Pittsburgh sports are stepping back into the national spotlight. Rodgers’