12 h. ago Guerrero shows love to Toronto Blue Jays fans after Yankee playoff beatdown

The Toronto Blue Jays hadn't won a playoff game since 2016. That changed in emphatic fashion on Saturday at Rogers Centre.Toronto jumped out to an early 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees thanks to home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk. They ended the contest with a commanding 10-1 win.There was a bit of drama for the Jays in the sixth inning, as New York loaded the bases with Aaron Judge at the plate when the score was 2-1. However, Kevin Gausman struck him out, and the Jays escaped the inning, only allowing one run.Blue Jays batters took over in the seventh and eighth innings, pounding in eight more runs en route to the victory.This win was a long time coming for this Blue Jays core, and specifically, Guerrero."Every time we come here, we do it for the fans," Guerrero told Sportsnet's Hazel Mae after the game."My first homer here at home, that feels amazing."The Montreal-born slugger got the party started during his first at-bat, smash...

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14 h. ago Vlad Guerrero Jr. has his first big playoff moment as Blue Jays strike first in blowout of Yankees

It has become a date on the calendar to define Toronto Blue Jays baseball, good and bad. There was Oct. 4, 2016, the day Edwin Encarnacion rocked a three-run homer in the 11th inning of an AL wildcard game to send the Jays to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Then there was Oct. […]

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14 h. ago ‘The face of our franchise’: On Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s breakout and a blowout Blue Jays Game 1 win over Yanks

It has become a date on the calendar to define Toronto Blue Jays baseball, good and bad. There was Oct. 4, 2016, the day Edwin Encarnacion rocked a three-run homer in the 11th inning of an AL wildcard game to send the Jays to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Then there was Oct. […]

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14 h. ago Alejandro Kirk, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. match Blue Jays legends with playoff home run exploits

Joe Carter and Jose Bautista share the team record of six playoff home runs, though Bautista did it in nine fewer games.

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16 h. ago Game 1 opener is warmest Blue Jays playoff game ever, just second with Dome open

The team has played other open air playoff games though, dating to before the SkyDome’s June 1989 opening.

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17 h. ago ‘Stadium’s rocking’: Game 1 of Blue Jays playoff series has fans buzzing

'The whole place is going to be crazy'

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27 h. ago ‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost

TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending amid a tough year for the Canadian economy. The first-ever playoff meeting between […]

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35 h. ago Jumping on the Blue Jays bandwagon? Here's what you need to know

A guide to the Toronto Blue Jays playoff run; five things about their matchup with the New York Yankees

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41 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays playoff ticket prices getting more ridiculous but Yankees fans have it easy

Getting into Rogers Centre for the ALDS between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees will cost you a pretty penny.The Yankees were able to punch their ticket to the ALDS after eliminating the Boston Red Sox in their Wild-Card series on Thursday night. As a result, they will now head to Toronto to take on the AL East Division-winning Blue Jays.This marks the first time since 2016 that the Blue Jays will be playing in the ALDS, and the excitement from the fan base is very evident based on ticket prices. It's also the first time ever the Blue Jays and Yankees have met in the playoffs.The cheapest available tickets on Ticketmaster are priced at $262.99 in the 500 level, while several others in the upper deck are priced above $320. There are several in the lower bowl going for more than $2,000.Ticket prices for Game 1 of the ALDS (Ticketmaster)The prices increase for Game 2, albeit only slightly. The cheapest available tickets for Sunday's outing are currently going for $28...

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44 h. ago Time to WIN: How Blue Jays used simple message to make complete turnaround to contender

Toronto embraced the mantra of 'What’s Important Now' to go from worst-to-first in a year.

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52 h. ago Looking back at all Blue Jays playoff opponents as first meeting with Yankees looms

Finally, in its 11th trip to the post-season, Toronto will take on the Yankees. We’ll have to wait on Toronto vs. Boston.

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64 h. ago Restaurants set to benefit if Blue Jays go on long playoff run

October baseball will be good for Toronto restaurants. That’s according to past spending data provided by Moneris, a company that specializes in payment processing. As the Toronto Blue Jays get set to begin their playoff march with two games at home this weekend, downtown eateries should expect to see an increase in supporters dining while […]

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65 h. ago Who decides if Rogers Centre roof opens for Toronto Blue Jays playoff games?

When the Toronto Blue Jays take to the field this Saturday for their first game of the playoffs, you can bet that it'll be quite the pop coming from the local crowd.It's been three years since the last time Toronto hosted a playoff game, and fans are eagerly anticipating how the American League East champions might fare this fall.But one of the biggest questions on everyone's minds is: will the game be played indoors or outdoors?The seven-day forecast from the Weather Network shows temperatures as high as 24°C on Saturday afternoon, which would conceivably be warm enough for an open roof for Toronto's first playoff game.But at the Rogers Centre, indoor playoff games have been the standard since its opening as the SkyDome way back in 1989. And while a fair-weather outdoor baseball game is one of the best ways to watch any sport, it's not usually the case come October in Toronto.The Jays have hosted just five outdoor playoff home games in their history: four in...

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66 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays have a new playoff slogan and they're splashing it everywhere

The Toronto Blue Jays are off to the postseason, and they've cooked up a new rallying cry for the fanbase.It's been an improbable season for the Blue Jays, who have surprised at every turn to win the AL East division title. Toronto manager John Schneider put it perfectly when he said that the Jays did it their way in a speech after clinching the division.After all that, you may think the Blue Jays are satisfied just to be in the ALDS, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Both the players and fans are hungry to make some noise in the postseason, and while an AL East title is nice, they aren't finished.The team's postseason slogan puts that desire at the forefront: Want It All.#WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/YjxpO...

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2 d. ago Jose Bautista says loud Toronto Blue Jays crowds give team 'competitive advantage'

Few people know what it's like to play in front of a rowdy Toronto Blue Jays crowd better than Jose Bautista.The legendary Jays slugger joined First Up on TSN 1050 on Thursday to explain his thoughts on the typically raucous Toronto Blue Jays fanbase, and how that might factor into their playoff series getting underway this weekend."It's insane… just making the opposing players feel that animosity, right? It's going to be huge. It's going to be a great competitive advantage. And just everybody, not only in the stadium, but in the city and in the country, behind the players, you get a huge boost from it, because you feel that it's tangible, and it's a privilege for players to be in that position, and I think they know and realize that," Bautista told the hosts.Toronto will host Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS, waiting to find out the results of Thursday night's matchup between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to see wh...

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3 d. ago Free tickets! Rogers giveaway to take over section for home Blue Jays playoff games

Who needs tickets? With anticipation building for the Blue Jays’ return to the MLB post-season starting on Saturday, snagging the hottest ticket in town for the Rogers Centre matchups this weekend hasn’t been easy. Team owner Rogers is stepping up for the playoffs to help some of those fans who were shut out at the […]

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3 d. ago ‘TOUCH ‘EM ALL, VLADDY’: Guerrero Jr. hungry for his Blue Jays playoff moment

Star slugger wants to get his big moment in the MLB playoffs this year and is eager to win it all for Toronto.

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3 d. ago Blue Jays playoff start times revealed for weekend ALDS showdown

Game 1 will start at either 1:08 p.m. or 4:08 p.m. on Saturday while Sunday's first pitch will be just at 4:08 p.m. on Sunday.

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4 d. ago Canadians not allowed to buy tickets to potential Toronto Blue Jays series versus Yankees

The New York Yankees are gatekeeping home playoff tickets, and Toronto Blue Jays fans in Canada aren’t allowed to purchase any.With the ALDS slated to begin this weekend, the Yankees are battling it out with the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card series for a shot at the Blue Jays. No matter who wins, the Jays will host the first two games of the five-game series starting on Saturday.Games 3 and 4 will move over to either Yankee Stadium in New York or Fenway Park in Boston. Both are relatively close to Toronto, which should make it easier for fans to follow the team on the road, but the Yankees aren’t too fond of that idea.With the MLB postseason opening up on Monday, it was revealed that the Yankees aren’t allowing any fans outside of the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut to purchase playoff tickets on Ticketmaster.That means that if the Yankees advance to play the Blue Jays in the ALDS, Canadian fans will be shut out of buyin...

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4 d. ago Canadians blocked from buying tickets to potential Blue Jays series versus Yankees

The New York Yankees are gatekeeping home playoff tickets, and Toronto Blue Jays fans in Canada aren’t allowed to purchase any.With the ALDS slated to begin this weekend, the Yankees are battling it out with the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card series for a shot at the Blue Jays. No matter who wins, the Jays will host the first two games of the five-game series starting on Saturday.Games 3 and 4 will move over to either Yankee Stadium in New York or Fenway Park in Boston. Both are relatively close to Toronto, which should make it easier for fans to follow the team on the road, but the Yankees aren’t too fond of that idea.With the MLB postseason opening up on Monday, it was revealed that the Yankees aren’t allowing any fans outside of the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut to purchase playoff tickets on Ticketmaster.That means that if the Yankees advance to play the Blue Jays in the ALDS, Canadian fans will be shut out of buyin...

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