Springer and his Toronto Blue Jays open the World Series on Friday night at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The former Astro had the biggest swing of Toronto's season, a three-run home run when facing ALCS Game 7 elimination, a blast that held up for a one-run win.

The Astros signed reliever Nate Pearson to a one-year contract after the righty struggled to catch on with the Blue Jays and Cubs.

Sprinter’s home run brought Houston fans more than just nostalgia on Monday. He also eliminated the Astros’ bitter rival, the Seattle Mariners, whose fans cheered after Springer was hit by a pitch in Game 5. Seattle is now vanquished, and another Astros rival now awaits the Blue Jays in the World Series--the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series right now, but that doesn't mean that buzz for the 2026 season hasn't started.

With the Blue Jays' run, many people have had a hand along the way. You can put David Popkins right near the top of key contributors.