4 d. ago Former Toronto Blue Jays coach says this one move cost team the World Series

Out of all the moments where the Toronto Blue Jays could've won the World Series, one play seems to stand above the rest of them, and it's seared into fans' brains.In the ninth inning of Game 7, Isiah Kiner-Falefa came within inches of scoring a championship-clinching run, sliding into home plate with the chance to give the Blue Jays a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.With one out in the bottom of the ninth and two runners on base, Daulton Varsho cracked a ground ball to the infield that had a shot at scoring the run from third.But despite a fumble on the pickup of a ground ball from Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas, Kiner-Falefa was just a fraction of a step too short. Ernie Clement then flew out on a wild play to centre field with another chance for Toronto to win the game, which they eventually lost in 11 innings.The biggest question that came out of many Blue Jays fans once they dissected it after the fact: why did Kiner-Falefa start his lead so close to third ...

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5 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans shocked after MLB snubs manager John Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays found themselves once again in second place on Tuesday night.A little over a week after the end of the World Series, the results came in for American League Manager of the Year, with the Cleveland Guardians' Stephen Vogt winning the award for the second season in a row.And while Blue Jays fans have had their qualms with him over the years, they appeared stunned that Toronto manager John Schneider didn't win after taking a last-place team from a year ago to the verge of winning the World Series.JOHN SCHNEIDER ROBBED— bk (@_bkuh_) November 12, 2025Blue Jays fans weren't exactly hiding their displeasure with the results, which were voted on by a league-wide media panel."The RCMP and the FBI should be conducting an investigation into this. How the hell was John Schneider not voted manager of the year in the American League? Utter nonsense," X user @dannogallagher7 wrote.John Schneider took the @BlueJays from last...

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6 d. ago Dodgers fans raise $75Gs for Toronto’s SickKids Hospital after Alex Vesia’s emotional update

Donations poured in after pitcher revealed that he missed World Series against Blue Jays due to death of his baby girl

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7 d. ago Vladimir Guerrero Jr. thanks Blue Jays fans for year he will ‘frame forever’

'We were born ready. We stay ready,' the slugger posted to Instagram

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1 week ago Blue Jays WAGs share really nice messages about fans in Toronto

It's no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays captured the hearts of Canadian fans throughout the past month.But for those closest to the players, the highs and lows of the emotional rollercoaster of a wild postseason run were ramped up that much more.For the partners of the Blue Jays, several heartfelt posts were circling social media after Toronto's World Series defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Taylor North Gausman (@taylorgausman)"Thank you to everyone who has supported us from the beginning, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to even be here and represent Canada's team," Kevin Gausman's wife, Taylor, wrote on Instagram earlier this week."It has been a beyond fun ride, and although I’m sad it didn’t turn out the way we wanted, it still doesn’t take away how proud I am of what...

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1 week ago Dodgers fans donate thousands to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital after World Series

Hospital received more than $30,000 from Los Angeles fans after epic World Series showdown.

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1 week ago Prince Harry says he's a Toronto Blue Jays fan despite evidence to the contrary

Prince Harry has apologized to Canada after creating an international incident of sorts during the World Series.As the son of the King of Canada, fans north of the border weren't impressed with seeing him support an American team rather than the Toronto Blue Jays. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle each wore Los Angeles Dodgers gear when they attended Game 4 at Dodger Stadium in L.A.Markle, who is from Los Angeles, can be excused. But Harry?The Duke of Sussex apologized but also had some fun with the question he was asked in a television interview with CTV."Oh, the LA Dodgers hat. Hat gate," Harry said."Well, firstly, I would like to apologize to Canada for wearing it. Secondly, I was under duress. There wasn't much choice."Harry explained that he was invited to the game by the Dodgers owner."I was doing what I thought was the polite thing to do."He also joked that his thinning hairline was a reason for the cap."When you're missing a lot of...

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1 week ago Toronto Blue Jays broadcasting legend Buck Martinez could return to booth in 2026

For several generations of Toronto Blue Jays fans, the distinctive voice of Buck Martinez has been a defining part of their game-watching experience.A former player and manager for the Blue Jays, Martinez's legacy has been defined by his time in the broadcast booth as the voice behind many of the team's most legendary moments.And at age 75, he's looking to keep his career going forward.Sportsnet confirmed to Offside that discussions are ongoing to bring back Martinez for another season, following a report from Toronto Star contributor Jonah Sigel.Martinez was sidelined from May until August while undergoing cancer treatments after originally receiving a diagnosis in 2022, which kept him off the mic for nearly a year.Questions of Martinez's future have been ongoing for several years now, given his age and cancer diagnosis.And while the health scares could be enough to keep most people away from their jobs, it seems to have had the opposite effect for Martinez.&qu...

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1 week ago ‘Drake Curse’ blamed for Blue Jays’ heartbreaking Game 7 loss

Toronto rapper might have pushed luck too far for trolling Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani after Game 5 Blue Jays win

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2 w. ago Has Bo Bichette played his last game in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform?

For Bo Bichette and the Toronto Blue Jays, there was almost an all-time moment to potentially conclude their time together.In Game 7 of the World Series, a hobbled Bichette stepped up to the plate in the second inning — and launched a blast over the outfield wall to give Toronto a 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers.Had Toronto gone on to win the title, Bichette's homer might've been printed on t-shirts and the front page of newspapers all over the country. But Toronto ended up scoring just one more run that game and gave up five, with the Dodgers taking Game 7 by a 5-4 score in the 11th inning.The home run, and Bichette's whole appearance in the World Series, were perhaps clouded by some thoughts about how exactly to handle his pending free agency this offseason. Bichette has been a fan favourite since making his debut in 2019, but is without a contract for next year.Will Bichette be on the Blue Jays next year?NBC Sports' Matthew Pouliot projects a contract ...

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2 w. ago Almost half of Canada tuned into Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series

It's hard to fathom just how much support the Toronto Blue Jays had throughout Canada on their epic World Series run.Streets across the country were filled with fans donning Blue Jays apparel. It was the topic of conversation at restaurants and bars from coast to coast.The anticipation was valid, as this marked the first time the Jays advanced to the World Series since 1993. They came as close as possible to picking up their third championship, before falling to the LA Dodgers in an epic series that went the distance.Given the Blue Jays overcame the odds so often this season, many believed they were a team of destiny. When they flew back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead, many expected the Commissioner's Trophy would be theirs.The Blue Jays wound up dropping Game 6, making way for an even more highly anticipated Game 7. It was so anticipated, in fact, that it wound up breaking TV records in Canada.An average audience of 10.9 million viewers tuned into Game 7 of the World Ser...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays fan set for life after winning $25M in record

The Toronto Blue Jays 50/50 raffle just set an all-time record, and now one of their fans never has to work another day in their life.The World Series Jackpot raked in over $50 million worth of 50/50 raffle ticket sales, smashing the previous baseball record. Fifty per cent of that total will go to the Jays Care Foundation, while the remaining amount goes to the winner.Aric from Oshawa, Ont. is the lucky fan, winning over $25 million. That's more money than any Blue Jays player made this season, with the exception of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Congratulations to the biggest 50/50 jackpot winner in baseball history, Aric from Oshawa! 👏Thank you, @BlueJays fans for raising a record-setting $25,010,057 this World Series. We truly appreciate your incredible support all season long! 💙 pic.twitter.com/xdwd1k3nvs— Jays Care Foundation (@JaysCare) November 3, 2025"Thank you, Blue Jays fans for raising a record-setting $25,010,057 this World Series," the Jays Care Foundation ...

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2 w. ago Here are the Toronto Blue Jays' odds of winning the World Series next year

As you probably know by now, the Toronto Blue Jays were inches away from winning the World Series.The old sports adage goes that there's always next year, but diehard sports fans know that's not exactly true.Since 2000, only six teams have lost a World Series and then later went on to win one in the coming years, though often with entirely different rosters. For example, the 2011 and 2012 Texas Rangers lost back-to-back World Series before finally winning the franchise's first title in 2023.Toronto, meanwhile, will be looking to emulate a team like the 2015 Kansas City Royals, who bounced back from a 2014 World Series loss to win it all.For Blue Jays fans, some might be optimistic heading into the 2026 season, even if there's bound to be some roster turnover.But according to oddsmakers at FanDuel, that optimism isn't exactly shared across the board.Toronto's opening odds for winning the 2026 World Series sit at +2000, 10th among all teams across the...

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2 w. ago TTC and Metrolinx blasted for service after Game 7 of World Series

Thousands of Blue Jays fans were left stranded in downtown Toronto on Saturday night after Game 7 of the World Series went into extra innings, just as the city's transit system was preparing to shut down for the night. The Blue Jays' heartwrenching 5-4 loss to the L.A. Dodgers wrapped up shortly after midnight, leaving more than 40,000 devastated fans at the sold-out Rogers Centre, plus countless others watching at local bars and viewing parties, scrambling to get home. By the time the game ended, many fans, who had slowly inched their way to Union Station, discovered that the last subway and GO trains had already departed for the night. Videos shared online show frustrated fans waiting inside the station, only to find out that service had already stopped. Stranded Blue Jays fans expressed anger and frustration at @Metrolinx and @UPexpress after the last train left without themMany pointed out the hypocrisy of government who encourages transit over drivin...

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2 w. ago WARMINGTON: Toronto’s transit system struck out after Blue Jays’ World Series loss

An apology from Metrolinx, UP Express, the TTC, City of Toronto and the province is needed after thousands were left stranded

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2 w. ago Inside the gutted clubhouse: How Blue Jays let World Series glory slip away

It wasn’t just a loss to the Dodgers in Game 7, it was the magnitude of the opportunities squandered

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2 w. ago Devastated Vladdy Guerrero Jr. says sorry to Toronto Blue Jays fans for not winning World Series

It was a postseason to remember for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays, but a World Series victory was not meant to be.A Game 7 loss against the LA Dodgers ended what was an incredible season for the Canadian/Dominican first-baseman. Guerrero Jr. silenced his critics this season, putting together one of the most dominant postseason runs in recent memory.At the age of 26, Vladdy led this Toronto squad to the brink of eternal glory, smashing eight home runs, notching 15 RBIs, and hitting at an incredible .397 over the course of 18 games. It was a run that proved that he could show up when it mattered most, and showed that he was worth every penny of that $500 million deal he signed shortly before the season started.Yet, when he talked with reporters after the loss, he did not mention himself. Instead, he apologized to Blue Jays fans for not getting the job done."I got to be very thankful, very grateful for our fans, for the city," Guerrero Jr. said. "I'...

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2 w. ago ‘Heartache’: Toronto Blue Jays fans feel weight of World Series loss

The Toronto Blue Jays lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings in Game 7. Many fans said they're shocked at the result, but hopeful for the future.

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2 w. ago Here's why you should still be happy after Toronto Blue Jays lose World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays' historic 2025 World Series run was really more than anyone could have asked for, and while fans coast to coast to coast may be feeling more than a bit depressed right now, there is still so much reason to celebrate.This isn't an article I was hoping to write, and probably not the one you were hoping to read today. We were two outs from a World Series title, only to see it evaporate before our eyes. That's going to hurt for a lot of us, and it's understandable. But, if you hear me out, maybe together, we can convert some of that inconsolable pain into pride for what was accomplished, and hope for what's to come next.For starters, only the most starry-eyed, wildly optimistic fans could have predicted World Series contention for the Toronto Blue Jays this year. And even then, few would have believed them.Managing to go from a laughingstock bottom-feeder to a top-two league juggernaut in the span of one season — without adding m...

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2 w. ago Dodgers players and manager appreciate Blue Jays’ tribute to L.A. reliever Alex Vesia

Blue Jays relievers honored Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia in Game 6 by writing his number “51” on their caps, a gesture that moved L.A. players amid his family’s personal hardship.

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