Dodgers attempt to join exclusive MLB ranks in World Series title defense vs Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners to advance to the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Colin Cowherd analyzes both teams to see if the Blue Jays can beat the Dodgers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to do something that no team has done since the New York Yankees did it in the late 1990s and early 2000s: repeat as World Series champions. 

The Dodgers became the first defending champions to make the World Series when they swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS in 16 years. The Philadelphia Phillies made the World Series in 2009 after winning in 2008 but lost to the Yankees. 

If the Dodgers want to add their name to the history books as repeat champions, they are going to have to go through a strong Toronto Blue Jays team to do it. 

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays meet in the 2025 World Series. (FOX)

The Blue Jays' last championship came in 1993, when they repeated as World Series champions behind Joe Carter’s legendary, series-ending, walk-off home run in Game 6. Only seven franchises have successfully defended their title in the sport's history. 

Game 1 of the World Series starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday and will be broadcast on FOX.

Below is a list of all the teams that have repeated as champions in MLB history.

The 1998-2000 Yankees:
In 1998: The Yankees swept the San Diego Padres, 4-0
In 1999: The Yankees swept the Atlanta Braves, 4-0
In 2000: The Yankees beat the New York Mets, 4-1

The 1992-93 Blue Jays: 
In 1992: The Blue Jays beat the Braves, 4-2
In 1993: The Blue Jays beat the Phillies, 4-2

The 1977-78 Yankees:
In 1977: The Yankees beat the Dodgers, 4-2
In 1978: The Yankees beat the Dodgers, 4-2

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