Predictably there’s been a bit of a lull in terms of baseball news following the option decisions, and that’ll likely continue until the Winter Meetings. I’m almost grateful for that break after the blitz of post-World Series content, though I guess catching up on said content is the logical next step for the site, so here we go.
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There was still some interesting stuff coming out about the World Series itself.
In terms of underappreciated plays, Yoshinobu Yamamoto fielding Isiah Kiner-Falefa‘s bunt perfectly and Alejandro Kirk not going the other way were late keys that have gone unnoticed, and Adam Ottavino agreed with me, which makes him a genius.
I’m valid again again. https://t.co/t1Az2lW9sH pic.twitter.com/GdhJwvYP9i
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) November 10, 2025
Ottavino is gonna get him hired by a team sooner than later, so appreciate it now.
Meanwhile, Jeff Hoffman getting got by Miguel Rojas was funny enough to begin with, but it’s made even funnier by the fact that Will Klein confirmed Hoffman was chirping at Rojas and others during the Justin Wrobleski and Andres Gimenez dust-up.
There we go, lol. https://t.co/axHN2SLwVl https://t.co/3Fhr1W22hp pic.twitter.com/wtYtWDhKSu
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) November 7, 2025
Sorta get an idea from the breakdown of it.
Benches clear in Game 7 of the World Series, a breakdown pic.twitter.com/CswYNOKgsk
— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) November 7, 2025
Speaking of Rojas — and Will Smith to a lesser extent — was basically traumatized by his play in the bottom of the ninth.
Yeah, he didn’t sound too fond of the rewatch. https://t.co/HaqTQrIHC2 pic.twitter.com/Htb0OOWy6V
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) November 8, 2025
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Meanwhile, after they got back to Los Angeles, Mookie Betts held another party for the team at his mansion and did another podcast. This one was less controversial in terms of shit-talking, but it was still insightful.
Prioritizing myself, I was thrilled to have my unc theory of Game 3 confirmed.
I’m valid. https://t.co/pEASri5H3m pic.twitter.com/cuavvOPR9d
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) November 7, 2025
Clayton Kershaw started a war on social media by talking about the 2017 World Series against the Astros and casually mentioning it has an asterisk.
Clayton Kershaw on the other seven-game World Series he was a part of and the *, lol. pic.twitter.com/2nDOLvV4zh
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) November 7, 2025
He also didn’t think the Dodgers had won after the double play (plus calling Kiner-Falefa as “Kiner-Falafel”).
Kershaw thought the double play was a tie game and he didn’t know they won. Also struggles to pronounce Kiner-Falefa. pic.twitter.com/MwArFyOdcp
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) November 7, 2025
Mookie and Enrique Hernandez reframed the Dodgers playing poorly as it being impressive to still win it all despite that. True.
Mookie and Enrique on still winning despite playing like doo doo, reframes it as impressive to do so, lol. pic.twitter.com/Fp0TRn5x6m
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) November 7, 2025
Surprised it already has more views than last year’s, which was notably drunker and more controversial at times, lol.
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Speaking of the party going on in the background, which sounded like basketball, bowling, and other stuff, Mookie posted some videos for everybody.
Notably, here’s Freddie Freeman hitting an impressive worm.
@realmookiebetts Last night was all love. Freddie was moving!! #worldseries #afterparty #dodgers ♬ original sound – Mookie Betts
They also were playing knockout on his courts.
@realmookiebetts King of the Court ? #dodgers ♬ Invincible – Pop Smoke
The people who put the party on also posted videos of the team and their spouses dancing, which was truly something to behold.
Every angle is a blessing.
Dodgers players, their wives and more were swag surfing together at the team party
(via @TacosLosCholos) pic.twitter.com/USn4XuJ6NZ
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) November 5, 2025
@fernandoserrano245 Back-to-Back Champs 🏆💙 Dancing like it’s still Game 7 on repeat. Nothing but love, laughter, and blue energy with the Champs #BackToBackChamps #DodgersNation #djemptybeats #VictoryDance #SwagSurf ♬ original sound – OC Event Hub LLC
@djemptybeats Yooooo this might be the funniest Swag Surf I’ve ever done 😂 My left and right just refused to cooperate 💀🔥 @iamdjfresh went CRAZY and s/o to @beezybetts for catching the chaos on camera 📸 @Mookie Betts knows how to throw a party! #SwagSurf #Dodgers #MLB #MookieBetts #FYP ♬ original sound – djemptybeats
Incredible scenes that also included Soulja Boy, apparently?
@jzdjintro ? What a moment! I had the incredible privilege of providing an unforgettable lighting show for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ post-parade celebration — and even at Mookie Betts’ residence. ?⚾️ I can’t express how truly honored and grateful I am for this opportunity. Moments like these don’t come around often — if ever — and I’m beyond thankful to have been part of something so special. ? Getting to hang out and walk alongside Hall of Fame legends was surreal — something I’ll definitely be telling my kids about one day. ? I’ve always been ready for my shot, and this felt like the moment… made even better by the fact that it happened with the team I’ve loved my whole life. ? #Dodgers #LADodgers #MookieBetts #LightingDesign #EventProduction ♬ suara asli – favtemplates
wait its like most of the team but call and rortvedt man 😭😭 hilarious https://t.co/U91T2KNcmb pic.twitter.com/q6zRK5ktN3
— ່ (@bulldurhm) November 5, 2025
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The Dodgers also did their trophy tour seemingly everywhere, but notably at the Kings game with Blake Snell on the drums…
@dodgers Blake on the drums! #dodgers #sports #losangeles #hockey ♬ original sound – Los Angeles Dodgers
…and at the Lakers game where Tyler Glasnow, Alex Call, and Snell got some shots up (including Tyler dunking).
@dodgers The Champs showing off their basketball skills at the Laker game! #dodgers #sports #baseball #basketball #losangeles ♬ original sound – Los Angeles Dodgers
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Back to baseball for the close, here’s some Yoshinobu Yamamoto aura clips of Blue Jays watch crowds groaning at the very sight of him.
This has to go on Yoshinobu Yamamoto edits, lol. pic.twitter.com/6R531OKpbS
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) November 5, 2025
lol https://t.co/h6gYakg7Yj pic.twitter.com/xMqbjXF4aD
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) November 5, 2025
Somebody has brought the meme to life, as Shohei Ohtani has had a kid named after him.
Someone in Mexico already named their child Ohtani 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/xUMfvituTT
— Mexican Rug Dealer (@DealinRugs) November 5, 2025
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Should be true off-season stuff next time.
