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 Pitcher Bieber remains with Blue Jays after exercising player option for 2026 season

Right-hander Shane Bieber has elected to return to the Toronto Blue Jays next season rather than enter the open market as a free agent.

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays lose heartbreaker to Dodgers to force Game 7

Toronto Blue Jays fans will have to wait another day before potentially celebrating a World Series victory.The Blue Jays entered Game 6 with a chance to win their first World Series title since 1993, but were unable to get much of anything going in terms of offence against the Dodgers and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.Yamamoto, who pitched a complete game in Game 2 of the World Series, went six strong on Friday night, giving up just one run on five hits through six innings. The Dodgers bullpen was able to silence the Jays bats the rest of the way, resulting in a 3-1 victory in the do-or-die outing.Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets through the 6th with a big strikeout! pic.twitter.com/O0k8Ra5i0d— MLB (@MLB) November 1, 2025The Blue Jays were pushing in the ninth, as they had two on base with no outs and wound up chasing Roki Sasaki. Tyler Glasnow got the call from the bullpen, however, and was able to end the game in rather quick fashion.THE DODGERS (-130 ML) END GAME 6 WITH A DOUBLE PLAY AND WE WI...

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2 w. ago ‘All TVs on the Jays’: London bars buzzing as Halloween meets Game 6

With the Toronto Blue Jays one win away from their first World Series title in a generation, trick-or-treating is taking a back seat.

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2 w. ago Blue Jays taking over home of Leafs and Raptors with huge World Series watch party

For those who don't want to remortgage their house to watch the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the World Series, there is an alternative.Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment is hosting a Blue Jays watch party at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night, when the Jays have a chance to win their first World Series title in 32 years."Sports have the incredible power to bring people together," President & CEO of MLSE, Keith Pelley, said in a release."We are pleased to give fans an opportunity to show support and build unforgettable memories as we cheer, celebrate and support them."MLSE also announced that, if the Blue Jays lose Game 6, they will also host a watch party in Game 7 at Scotiabank Arena.The Toronto Raptors play a road game on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, before returning home on Sunday, Nov. 2. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, they play on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, Nov. 1, before returning home on Monday, Nov. ...

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2 w. ago What Davis Schneider said about his dad's viral Toronto Blue Jays home run reaction

Toronto Blue Jays' Davis Schneider wasn't holding back the chirps after his dad captured video of his first-ever World Series home run from the Dodger Stadium stands.It was one of the most viral moments from the Blue Jays' massive 6-1 Game 5 victory over the LA Dodgers to put them one win away from a World Series title. Schneider set the tone early for Toronto, jumping on the first pitch of the game and smashing it over the left-field fence.Schneider was pumped up for the moment, but maybe not as much as his dad, Steve, was, as he was able to make it into the stadium to watch his son hit the home run. Even better, he got the whole thing on video with his Meta glasses.The video was as wholesome as it gets.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Offside (@offside)Schneider was asked after the game if he had seen the video and what he thought of his dad's reaction. Yo...

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2 w. ago Blue Jays return home just one win away from first World Series title in 32 years

The Toronto Blue Jays return home just one win away from a World Series title.

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2 w. ago Rookie Trey Yesavage makes history as Blue Jays move within win of World Series title

Unflappable phenom brilliant, Schneider, Guerrero stun Dodgers with early home runs.

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2 w. ago Blue Jays one win from World Series title after Yesavage pitches them past Dodgers 6

Rookie Trey Yesavage put on a dominant performance with 12 strikeouts in seven innings as the Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1.

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2 w. ago ‘They never quit’: Blue Jays fans pumped for World Series return to Toronto

After Tuesday’s 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series, Blue Jays fans know the team needs just two wins to secure their first title in 32 years.

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3 w. ago Would Bo Bichette’s return to Blue Jays lineup mess with winning formula?

Or might the Jays make it work the way they did in 1992 and 1993 World Series with Dave Winfield and Paul Molitor?

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3 w. ago Could Bo Bichette’s return to Blue Jays lineup mess with winning formula?

Or might the Jays make it work the way they did in 1992 and 1993 World Series with Dave Winfield and Paul Molitor?

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3 w. ago Dodgers star Freeman expects cold shoulder from fellow Canadians at World Series

Freddie Freeman is always happy to return to Toronto, even if Blue Jays fans might not give him a warm reception. Freeman is a dual Canadian-American citizen who has represented Canada in the World Baseball Classic. However, he’s also one of the stars of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Blue Jays opponents in the World […]

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4 w. ago Baseball legends with Toronto ties celebrate the Blue Jays’ World Series return

One of the game's greatest pitchers and an all-time best hitter were amongst those taking to social media to congratulate Toronto.

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4 w. ago Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette making ‘significant progress’ towards potential return

Three hours before first pitch in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, Bo Bichette was on the Rogers Centre turf doing some light fielding work and some fairly aggressive work in the batting cage, no doubt thinking of bigger things ahead. And with the prospect of a World Series berth with a win […]

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4 w. ago Rousing Game 6 win sends Blue Jays one victory away from World Series return

The noise was deafening from the start, amazing really that the aging Rogers Centre roof remained in place after one of the most electric evenings the downtown stadium has ever seen. And with a dominating 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday night, the Blue Jays are a game away from returning to the […]

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4 w. ago Rousing Game 6 win has Blue Jays one victory away from World Series return

The noise was deafening from the start, amazing really that the aging Rogers Centre roof remained in place after one of the most electric evenings the downtown stadium has ever seen. And with a dominating 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday night, the Blue Jays are a game away from returning to the […]

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