7 m. ago What’s a Blue Jays TV rally killer? Another Apple game on Friday to bounce Sportsnet coverage

The Blue Jays are the hottest ticket in town and it’s not even close — now that the red-hot, first-place team is riding a sellout streak of 13 consecutive games at the Rogers Centre and is drawing massive ratings numbers for their corporate sister, Sportsnet. Buck Martinez is back, adding another welcome and familiar touch […]

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3 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans welcome back Buck Martinez with emotional ovation

While he had returned to the Toronto Blue Jays broadcast booth last week on the road, Buck Martinez was finally home on Tuesday.The legendary broadcaster returned to the Rogers Centre broadcast booth after months of treatment for lung cancer, with his first game coming against the Chicago Cubs.And in a tribute shown both in the stadium and across the country on Sportsnet, Martinez was given a massive ovation by those in attendance."Thank you, thank you," Martinez said, standing up and putting his hand to his heart to acknowledge the applause from fans and players in attendance."Everybody's so happy to have you back," Blue Jays play-by-play broadcaster Dan Shulman said on the broadcast."It's great to be back," Martinez added. "I missed all the crew, missed the great fans. It's a great way to finish the season. We're going to be strong, we're gonna finish it and go right on through October."The @...

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6 d. ago Honouring Buck? Martinez just grateful to be back in the Blue Jays broadcast booth

After months away from the mic, the beloved Blue Jays voice is back — and soaking in every moment.

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6 d. ago Buck Martinez just grateful to be back in Blue Jays booth as fans call to honour broadcasting great

After months away from the mic, the beloved Blue Jays voice is back — and soaking in every moment.

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6 d. ago ‘IT’S MY LIFE’: Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez happy to be back, reveals lung cancer fight

"I didn't know if I was getting back," fan favourite says of his health ahead of weekend series in Los Angeles

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3 w. ago Blue Jays ratings soaring for Sportsnet, Buck Martinez continues to recuperate

Serious playoff push could lead to massive TV numbers.

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