In the aftermath of a gut-wrenching Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Blue Jays analyst and former catcher Caleb Joseph lit up the Sportsnet postgame show with an unfiltered, emotional outburst that reflected the heartbreak felt across Canada.
Raw and Uncensored
“There are a lot of wet eyes, and I don’t blame them,” Joseph said live on air. “It’s going to sound like sour grapes, and I don’t really give a sh*t, but I think the better team did not win this series.”
Joseph praised Toronto’s style of play and team chemistry, insisting that the Blue Jays were the superior squad throughout the seven-game battle.
“The Blue Jays are the better team… they played baseball a certain way that was infectious. It’s disheartening to see the better team not win,” he added.
While making a point not to take away from the Dodgers’ win, Joseph’s rant reflected what many in the city were already saying: this one hurts more than most.
Dodgers Pull Off a Stunner
Toronto entered Game 7 with a 3-2 series lead and came within inches of winning its first title since 1993. With the game tied 4-4 in the bottom of the ninth and the bases loaded, Canada’s largest city was on the edge of eruption.
But Dodgers rookie outfielder Andy Pages made a leaping, game-saving catch at the wall — colliding with teammate Kike Hernandez in the process — to rob Toronto of a potential walk-off win.
Two innings later, Dodgers catcher Will Smith crushed a go-ahead homer in the top of the 11th. Mookie Betts sealed the deal with a double play to end the game and clinch back-to-back titles for L.A.
Jays’ Drought Continues
The loss prolongs Toronto’s championship drought to 32 years, a streak that now feels more painful than ever. A season full of grit, talent, and big moments ended in silence and disbelief.
Joseph’s passionate comments weren’t just about baseball — they captured the emotional weight of a team, a clubhouse, and a country that believed this was finally the year.
For the Dodgers, it’s another trophy. For the Jays, it’s a scar.