When the Jonas Brothers took center stage during Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night (October 25, 2025), not everyone was thrilled about the surprise mid-game performance. The trio appeared at Toronto’s Rogers Centre to perform their song “I Can’t Lose” during the annual Stand Up to Cancer tribute, but the timing rubbed some baseball purists the wrong way.
The performance happened after the fifth inning with the score tied 1-1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Almost immediately, social media lit up with complaints from fans who felt the musical interlude disrupted the game’s flow. One viewer commented, “Do this pregame… not interrupt the World Series,” while another wrote, “This is the World Series not the All Star game.”
But Joe Jonas wasn’t about to let the negativity get him down. Instead, he responded with the kind of humor that’s become his signature move. On MLB’s Instagram post featuring the Jonas Brothers at the World Series, Joe dropped a hilariously self-aware comment: “Why these guys ?” The tongue-in-cheek response perfectly encapsulated his laid-back attitude toward the controversy.
The performance wasn’t just some random celebrity appearance, though. The Jonas Brothers have a deeply personal connection to the cause. Joe Jonas kicked off the performance by holding up a placard honoring their father, Kevin Jonas Sr., who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017. As Stand Up to Cancer ambassadors partnered with Mastercard, the brothers released a statement saying, “We’re proud to celebrate our partnership with Mastercard in support of Stand Up to Cancer during such a meaningful moment at the World Series with a performance of ‘I Can’t Lose’ in tribute to this powerful campaign. As lifelong baseball fans, it’s special to be part of a moment where music and purpose come together.”
Despite the vocal critics, Joe’s comment received thousands of likes and hundreds of supportive replies. Many fans defended the brothers and their meaningful tribute. One supporter wrote, “Sooo I don’t get the fuss over people hating this.” Others even credited the Jonas Brothers as good luck charms after the Dodgers secured the win.
At the end of the day, Joe Jonas handled the backlash like a pro—with humor, grace, and a reminder that some things are bigger than baseball.
