Blue Jays players react to World Series heartbreak: What They Said After Game 7 Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 5–4 in 11 innings to the Dodgers in Game 7. Emotions ran high. Here are the verified postgame quotes that defined the night.

Manager John Schneider set the tone. “We have set a new expectation and a new standard here,” he said. He pushed back on “David versus Goliath” talk. “It’s not even close.” He also praised the group’s bond and how it resonated with fans.

Closer Jeff Hoffman took full responsibility after the ninth-inning homer. “I cost everybody in here a World Series ring. It feels pretty [expletive],” he said.

Reliever Shane Bieber owned his mistake on the 11th-inning pitch. “He was looking for it. I didn’t execute. This one stings,” Bieber said.

Shortstop Bo Bichette focused on the clubhouse. “I’ll remember this group forever. This group has taught me what a team is. I think it’s probably the most valuable lesson of my career.”

Infielder Ernie Clement was in tears. “We gave it everything we had… there’s something to be proud of there,” he said. “I would go to war with Jeff Hoffman every day of the week. Ninety-nine times out of 100 those guys get the job done.”

Veteran Max Scherzer spoke about connection. “I’m 41 years old and I never thought I could love baseball this much,” he said. He credited the team’s closeness for fueling his fire.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. addressed fans. He said he was grateful for the city’s support and was sorry they could not deliver the title. Inside the room, he told teammates he was proud of what they accomplished.

The message from the room was consistent. Accountability. Pride. And a standard they believe will carry into next season.