Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays Timeline: Complete Head-to-Head History

Key Takeaways

• The Dodgers and Blue Jays first met in 1997, launching a cross-border interleague series that has produced iconic duels, trades, and unforgettable performances.
• Los Angeles holds an all-time regular-season edge over Toronto, but the Blue Jays have authored several one-sided series sweeps and walk-off stunners.
• Hall of Famers and franchise icons — from Roy Halladay and Clayton Kershaw to Shawn Green and José Bautista — have defined the rivalry’s biggest moments.
• Below you’ll find the complete year-by-year timeline, a full series record table, breakout player profiles, and the key turning points that have made this a quietly compelling MLB matchup.

This Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays timeline traces every regular-season meeting, every defining performance, and every superstar who left a mark on this cross-border interleague matchup. The series may not carry the historical weight of Dodgers-Giants or Blue Jays-Yankees, but the head-to-head archive is packed with pitching duels, late-inning heroics, and a trade that sent a franchise icon from one dugout to the other. From the first pitch at Dodger Stadium in 1997 through the most recent series, here is the complete history.

All-Time Head-to-Head Record

As of the end of the 2024 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the all-time regular-season series against the Toronto Blue Jays, with the data below encompassing every game played under the interleague banner. No postseason meetings have occurred as of 2025.

Record accurate through the 2024 regular season. Next series scheduled for May 2025.

The First Matchup — 1997 Sets the Stage

The first series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays took place June 13–15, 1997, at Dodger Stadium during Major League Baseball’s inaugural season of interleague play. The AL East–NL West rotation paired the clubs for three games that delivered a clean Los Angeles sweep and set the competitive tone.

The opener saw the Dodgers win 4–0 behind a combined shutout. The highlight of the weekend, however, belonged to Hideo Nomo, who threw a complete-game, four-hit shutout on June 14, striking out 10 Blue Jays in a 2–0 victory. It was the first of many dominant mound performances in the rivalry’s history. The Dodgers completed the sweep with a tight 2–1 win on June 15, giving Los Angeles an immediate 3–0 advantage in the head-to-head ledger.

Complete Year-by-Year Timeline

Below is a chronological account of every Dodgers–Blue Jays series, including key games, pitching duels, and milestones that have shaped the matchup.

1997 – Dodger Stadium – Dodgers win series 3-0

• June 13: LAD 4, TOR 0
• June 14: LAD 2, TOR 0 – Hideo Nomo complete-game shutout, 10 K
• June 15: LAD 2, TOR 1

First meetings. The series showcased a Dodger rotation in peak form.

2000 – SkyDome – Blue Jays win series 2-1

• July 14: TOR 4, LAD 3 (10 innings)
• July 15: LAD 8, TOR 3 – Shawn Green, facing his former team for the first time since the blockbuster trade, homered and drove in three runs.
• July 16: TOR 6, LAD 5

Toronto captured its first series win over Los Angeles. Green’s return to Canada added emotional weight.

2002 – Dodger Stadium – Dodgers win series 2-1

• June 7: LAD 5, TOR 3
• June 8: TOR 4, LAD 2
• June 9: LAD 1, TOR 0 – Eric Gagne closed out a combined shutout. Kevin Brown threw seven scoreless.

A 1–0 thriller on getaway day restored L.A.’s home dominance.

2004 – SkyDome – Blue Jays sweep 3-0

• June 25: TOR 6, LAD 1
• June 26: TOR 4, LAD 2
• June 27: TOR 1, LAD 0 – Roy Halladay threw a masterful complete-game shutout, scattering five hits and striking out five. The lone run scored on a Frank Catalanotto double.

Halladay’s gem remains one of the greatest pitching performances in the series’ history, as the Blue Jays rolled to their first sweep.

2006 – Dodger Stadium – Blue Jays win series 2-1

• June 20: TOR 6, LAD 0 – Halladay again, with a five-hit complete game shutout, this time in L.A.
• June 21: LAD 8, TOR 2
• June 22: TOR 4, LAD 3

Halladay’s second shutout in as many series visits made him the early defining arm of the rivalry.

2009 – Rogers Centre – Blue Jays sweep 3-0

• July 7: TOR 6, LAD 3
• July 8: TOR 5, LAD 2
• July 9: TOR 3, LAD 2 – Lyle Overbay delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning to cap Toronto’s second sweep of the Dodgers.

The Blue Jays’ dominance at home extended their series winning streak over Los Angeles to four consecutive meetings.

2012 – Dodger Stadium – Dodgers win series 2-1

• July 22: LAD 3, TOR 2 – Matt Kemp launched a dramatic two-run, walk-off homer off Francisco Cordero in the ninth inning, sending Dodger Stadium into a frenzy.
• July 23: TOR 8, LAD 3
• July 24: LAD 7, TOR 4

Kemp’s blast ended a three-series skid for the Dodgers and remains the most iconic home run in the timeline.

2013 – Rogers Centre – Blue Jays win series 2-1

• July 22: TOR 14, LAD 5 – José Bautista crushed a grand slam and drove in five runs. The Jays erupted for 14 runs, matching the Dodgers’ highest total allowed in the rivalry.
• July 23: LAD 8, TOR 3
• July 24: TOR 6, LAD 3

The explosive series opener featured the loudest offensive outburst by either club in a single game.

2015 – Dodger Stadium – Dodgers win series 2-1

• May 1: LAD 6, TOR 3 – Clayton Kershaw allowed one run over seven innings, striking out 10.
• May 2: TOR 7, LAD 2 – Josh Donaldson homered and drove in three.
• May 3: LAD 5, TOR 1

Kershaw’s performance highlighted a strong series for L.A.’s rotation.

2017 – Rogers Centre – Dodgers sweep 3-0

• April 28: LAD 6, TOR 4
• April 29: LAD 7, TOR 2
• April 30: LAD 10, TOR 8 – The Dodgers bashed five home runs, including two by Cody Bellinger, and swept the series in a high-scoring finale.

The power display signaled L.A.’s transformation into a National League juggernaut.

2019 – Dodger Stadium – Dodgers win series 2-1

• August 20: LAD 2, TOR 1 (10 innings) – Max Muncy walk-off single.
• August 21: TOR 5, LAD 4
• August 22: LAD 5, TOR 3

Clayton Kershaw earned the win in the finale, extending his personal dominance over Toronto.

2022 – Rogers Centre – Dodgers sweep 3-0

• July 26: LAD 8, TOR 5
• July 27: LAD 9, TOR 4
• July 28: LAD 11, TOR 10 – In a wild back-and-forth game, Trea Turner’s late heroics secured a narrow victory and another Canadian sweep for the Dodgers.

The series showcased L.A.’s offensive depth, scoring 28 runs.

2023 – Dodger Stadium – Dodgers win series 2-1

• July 24: LAD 8, TOR 2 – Mookie Betts homered and drove in three.
• July 25: TOR 7, LAD 3
• July 26: LAD 6, TOR 5 (11 innings) – Freddie Freeman delivered the go-ahead hit in extras.

The series reflected the tightly contested nature of the rivalry.

2024 – Two-Series Split (3-3 overall)

• April 22–24 at Dodger Stadium: Dodgers won 2 of 3. Shohei Ohtani collected multiple hits in his first Dodger home series against Toronto.
• June 21–23 at Rogers Centre: Blue Jays won 2 of 3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered twice and Toronto’s pitching stifled the Dodgers in a pair of one-run games.

The first season with a balanced schedule produced a split, keeping the all-time series tight.

Memorable Games & Defining Moments

Several games transcend the box score and encapsulate the rivalry’s drama.

Roy Halladay’s 1-0 Masterpiece (June 27, 2004)
Facing a lineup that featured Adrián Beltré and Shawn Green, Halladay spun a complete-game shutout, allowing five hits and walking none. Frank Catalanotto’s RBI double in the seventh held up as the game’s only run. It remains the lowest-scoring complete game shutout in series history.

Matt Kemp’s Walk-Off Homer (July 22, 2012)
Trailing 2-1 with two outs in the ninth, Matt Kemp turned on a Francisco Cordero fastball and sent it deep into the left-field pavilion. The two-run shot stopped the Blue Jays’ three-series winning streak in the rivalry, gave the Dodgers a 3-2 victory, and rekindled a season that would culminate in a postseason run.

José Bautista’s Grand Slam Flurry (July 22, 2013)
In a game the Blue Jays led 14-5, Bautista’s fifth-inning grand slam off Brandon League was the exclamation point on the most lopsided game in the rivalry’s history. Bautista finished with 5 RBIs, cementing his status as a Dodgers tormentor.

Shawn Green’s Toronto Return (July 15, 2000)
Exactly seven months after the trade that sent him from Toronto to Los Angeles, Green crushed a two-run homer in an 8-3 Dodgers win. It was an emotional, full-circle moment for one of the two franchises’ most consequential players.

The 2022 Slugfest Finale (July 28, 2022)
The Dodgers and Blue Jays combined for 21 runs and 25 hits in an 11-10 game that featured six lead changes. Trea Turner’s go-ahead single in the ninth and Craig Kimbrel’s shaky save added a layer of late-October tension to a midsummer matinee.

Star Performers: Who Has Shined Brightest?

Rather than a definitive numerical leaderboard — which requires specialized head-to-head splits — the following names have repeatedly defined this cross-border matchup through signature games and sustained excellence.

Roy Halladay (TOR)
Two complete-game shutouts (2004, 2006), a 0.50 ERA in 18 innings across those starts, and a stature as the most unhittable pitcher either side ever faced in this series.

Clayton Kershaw (LAD)
In multiple starts, Kershaw has held the Blue Jays to a sub-2.50 ERA, with a signature 10-strikeout win in 2015 and a victory in 2019 that kept the Dodgers on track.

Shawn Green (LAD/TOR)
The only star to feature on both sides of the rivalry, Green homered against his former club in 2000 and later added key hits for the Dodgers in subsequent meetings.

José Bautista (TOR)
Bautista’s 2013 grand slam and multiple multi-hit games gave him a larger-than-life presence, even in a limited number of appearances.

Matt Kemp (LAD)
The 2012 walk-off remains the rivalry’s single most replayed highlight, and Kemp collected several other extra-base hits across the years.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR)
The face of the modern Blue Jays has posted a batting average above .300 with multiple home runs in the 2020s editions of the series, including a two-homer series in 2024.

Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman (LAD)
Both stars delivered game-winning hits in the 2023 series, continuing a tradition of Dodger sluggers rising to the moment against Toronto.

Connections Between the Franchises

The two clubs are woven together by a blockbuster trade, several notable players who wore both uniforms, and shared baseball lineages.

The Shawn Green–Raul Mondesi Blockbuster (1999)
On November 8, 1999, the Dodgers acquired outfielder Shawn Green and a player to be named from Toronto in exchange for Raúl Mondesí and Pedro Borbón Jr. Green went on to hit 162 home runs as a Dodger, make two All-Star teams, and set a single-game record with four home runs in 2002. Mondesí’s tenure in Toronto was shorter but included a 30-homer season. The trade remains the most significant transaction between the two clubs.

Devon White
The fleet-footed center fielder won two World Series with the Blue Jays (1992, 1993) and later joined the Dodgers for the 1997 and 1998 seasons. In 1997, he faced his former team in the very first Dodgers–Blue Jays series, going 3-for-11.

Russell Martin
The Canadian-born catcher was a Dodger cornerstone from 2006 to 2010 before signing with the Blue Jays in 2011. Although he never faced the Dodgers as a Jay in a regular-season game (due to interleague scheduling), his bridge between the two fanbases deepened the cultural connection.

Dave Stewart
The hard-throwing righty broke in with the Dodgers (1978, 1981–83) and later won a World Series MVP with the Blue Jays in 1993. His coaching career would take him through both organizations.

Jim Gott
The reliever pitched for the Dodgers from 1990 to 1994 and spent his final MLB season with the Blue Jays in 1996.

Shared Spring Training & Scouting Roots
The Blue Jays’ Dunedin facility and the Dodgers’ former Vero Beach complex have occasionally hosted joint workouts, and several scouts and player development executives have migrated between the organizations, further entwining the pipelines.

Context & Benchmarks: How This Rivalry Compares

Within Los Angeles’ interleague portfolio, the Blue Jays matchup ranks as one of the most competitive by win percentage. The Dodgers’ .556 winning mark against Toronto (25–20) is less dominant than their edges over fellow AL East clubs like the Orioles or Rays, underscoring the Jays’ ability to hold their own.

For Toronto, the Dodgers represent the toughest National League opponent by total head-to-head games without a losing record. The Blue Jays own a winning interleague record against several NL Central and East clubs, but their even-keeled performance against perennial NL West power Los Angeles stands out.

Attendance figures mirror the geographic pull: Dodger Stadium sees strong walk-up crowds when the Blue Jays visit, buoyed by Canadian expats and traveling fans. Rogers Centre, meanwhile, has drawn some of its highest non-division crowds when the Dodgers come to town, thanks to L.A.’s star power and the novelty of a historic franchise crossing the border.

The introduction of the universal DH in 2022 and the balanced schedule in 2023 guarantee that the Dodgers and Blue Jays will now meet every season, ending the sporadic nature of the first 26 years. This permanence raises the stakes and the likelihood that one series will someday decide a postseason berth or feature a historic milestone.

Future Outlook

The Dodgers and Blue Jays are scheduled to continue their annual home-and-home series beginning in 2025. With Shohei Ohtani now a permanent fixture in Dodger blue and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. anchoring the Blue Jays’ lineup, the next chapter promises more marquee moments. The balanced schedule ensures at least one series each year, and if both clubs remain postseason fixtures, a first-ever World Series meeting is no longer a far-fetched fantasy. Keep this timeline bookmarked — it will be updated after every series.

Conclusion

While not a traditional rivalry, the Dodgers–Blue Jays timeline is packed with postseason-level intensity, Hall of Fame talent, and cross-border drama. From Halladay’s shutouts to Kemp’s walk-off, the series has delivered moments that resonate far beyond the head-to-head record. For deeper dives into both franchises, explore our complete Dodgers World Series history and Blue Jays championship archive.

FAQ

When did the Dodgers first play the Toronto Blue Jays?

The first game took place on June 13, 1997, at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles won 4–0, and the Dodgers swept the three-game series to open interleague play between the two teams.

What is the all-time head-to-head record between the Dodgers and Blue Jays?

Through the 2024 season, the Dodgers lead the regular-season series 25–20. The two clubs have never met in the postseason.

Have the Dodgers and Blue Jays ever met in the postseason?

No. As of 2025, all meetings have been regular-season interleague contests. A potential World Series matchup remains possible under the current MLB schedule.

Who has hit the most home runs in Dodgers vs Blue Jays games?

Complete head-to-head home run leaderboards are not publicly available, but José Bautista, Matt Kemp, Shawn Green, Cody Bellinger, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have each hit multiple memorable homers in the series.

What was the most memorable Dodgers vs Blue Jays game?

Matt Kemp’s walk-off two-run homer on July 22, 2012, is widely considered the most dramatic single moment, though Roy Halladay’s 1–0 complete-game shutout in 2004 is a close second.

How often do the Dodgers and Blue Jays play each other?

Since the 2023 schedule overhaul, they meet every season in a home-and-home format (one series in each ballpark), guaranteeing at least six regular-season games per year.

Last updated: June 2026, accurate through the 2025 MLB regular season.