Gausman was excited to get his first crack at pitching in the World Series and was almost equally happy about the return of Bo Bichette, with the Blue Jays shortstop making his first start of the playoffs in Friday’s World Series opener.

Why Kevin Gausman taps his foot a bunch before he throws every pitch for Blue Jays originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. If you're tuned in to Game 2 of the World Series, you've noticed this. Kevin Gausman taps his foot, a lot.

Will Smith led the Dodgers offense in Game 2 as he collected two hits, including a home run, while driving in three.

The World Series has been an intriguing one so far, with both the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers taking a game each in rather different ways.

The Blue Jays tabbed right-hander Kevin Gausman (2-1, 2.00 ERA postseason) to start Game 2. He is 2-3 with a 3.57 ERA in nine career regular-season games (eight starts) against the Dodgers. In three postseason starts vs. Los Angeles, Gausman is 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA.

SEATTLE — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander was removed from the American League Championship Series roster on Thursday due to injury. The team announced the change shortly before the start of Game 4 against the Seattle Mariners at