The Toronto Blue Jays are going to rely on superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to carry the load offensively against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.

In addition to Vesia, reliever Ben Casparius was also left off the World Series roster; Casparius made the NLCS but did not play. Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein, two young right-handers, have taken their place on the roster, though neither are likely to make an appearance in the series.

The good-natured Canadian smack talk began before Freddie Freeman even cleared customs late Wednesday night. A citizen of both the United States and Canada, Freeman presented his American passport to the agent at the airport -- which evidently prompted a raised eyebrow.

The MLB playoff run comes as Canadians are feeling an undeniable sense of betrayal against U.S. President Donald Trump.

Despite holding passports from other nations, many Blue Jays players and coaches have an adopted national pride.

At the White House earlier this month, US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were asked about Canadians who, furious over tariffs and annexation threats, had canceled travel to the United States.

For the first time in 32 years, the Toronto Blue Jays are competing in the World Series, and they have Vladimir Guerrero Jr to thank.

WINNIPEG (Reuters) -Canadians hope baseball can bring them some joy on Friday night to counteract economic gloom as the Toronto Blue Jays take to their home field to start the Wor