Forty-eight years in the making. The Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays each entered the league in 1977, and while there have been many matchups since, this is the first time the two have met in the league championship series.
One, a two-time World Series champion who finished 2025 with the best record in the American League. The other broke a 24-year drought — twice. First, by winning the American League West. Second, by advancing to the LCS round.
Let’s talk keys to the series.
