Of the eight teams still alive in the 2025 MLB postseason, the Mariners are the only ones to never even appear in the World Series. Seattle certainly tried, reaching the ALCS three times from 1995 to 2001. Unfortunately, they ran into a terrific Indians team in 1995 and the dynasty-era Yankees in the latter two seasons.

Advantage, Blue Jays, but the Yankees want to make sure that we don’t see another lopsided affair like Game 1 of their American League Division Series. Toronto dominated its division rival with a 10-1 win at Rogers Centre,