8 h. ago Are there any beacons of Blue Jays hope after early season hitting woes?

3 UP, 3 DOWN: Blue Jays battling early season hitting woes after sweep by Astros

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8 h. ago Is the season starting to slip away from the Toronto Blue Jays?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about five-game losing streak for the Blue Jays. They discuss if the season is starting to slip away, if this team feels similar to the 2024 roster and what they can do to turn […]

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5 d. ago Former Blue Jays closer Romano getting rocked in first season with Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Romano says his right arm felt the best it had in a long time — the two-time All-Star closer even hit 99.8 mph on a four-seam fastball. The Marlins just hit him — rocked him, actually — much, much harder. The Phillies’ eight-inning rout turned close in the ninth once Romano was […]

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9 d. ago How to watch the untelevised Toronto Blue Jays game this week

When the Toronto Blue Jays take to the field on Friday at the Rogers Centre, you won't be able to watch it on the team's usual television broadcast.While Sportsnet remains the primary home of almost every Toronto game, an upcoming contest will be featured on a streaming-only platform that debuted in the 2022 season.Apple TV+'s Friday Night Baseball broadcast will be coming to Toronto for the second time this season for the Blue Jays, having already done so on March 28 against the Baltimore Orioles.Where can I find the Blue Jays game vs. Seattle?Apple TV+ is available for $12.99 monthly in Canada, with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, eligible customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.Devices such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Windows PC, Android mobile devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, and cable set-top boxes can all be used to watch the game via the...

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1 week ago Toronto Blue Jays just made franchise history in a very depressing way

Through the first two weeks of the season, the Toronto Blue Jays have already gone on a bit of a mini roller coaster.With a record of 8-6 that has them tied for first in the AL East, they've gone through a four-game winning streak and a three-game winning streak, coupled with a three-game losing streak in the middle.Through four different series against Boston, Baltimore, the New York Mets, and Washington, they've been swept, swept their opponents, split a series evenly, and had a second sweep attempt fall short in the final game.Toronto's first 14 games have included a little bit of everything, but there's been one glaring issue on which the Blue Jays still have quite a bit of work to do.In the first two weeks of the year, Toronto has hit only six home runs, an all-time franchise low, per Sportsnet stats.Blue Jays 6 Home Runs are their fewest in franchise history through 14 games— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) April 11, 2025New trade acquisition Andres Gimenez hit three home run...

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2 w. ago Anthony Santander can’t get it going as Blue Jays denied series sweep at Fenway

A perennially slow starter, Anthony Santander has done nothing to change that narrative in this his first season with the Blue Jays. The switch-hitting outfielder saw his former teammates in Toronto when the Orioles were in town to help usher in the Jays’ home opener, and will return to Baltimore for the first time as […]

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2 w. ago Where’s the power? Benign Blue Jays swept away by Mets, fall back to 5

Just 10 games into the 2025 season, the Blue Jays are in somewhat desperate need for an order of low-hanging fruit. That would be Toronto general manager Ross Atkins dismissive term for “power” when asked in the aftermath of a disastrous 2024 season if adding some home-run power would be a winter priority. It clearly […]

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3 w. ago Blue Jays 5, Nationals 2: Bowden Francis is back and Andres Gimenez keeps cleaning up in Toronto win

It’s been a long time coming — and for a beleaguered last-place Blue Jays team it must have felt even longer. But after riding 5.1 innings of hitless pitching from last year’s late-season ace, Bowden Francis, the Blue Jays moved above .500 for the first time since April 24, 2024. That span of 142 games […]

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3 w. ago Blue Jays 8, Orioles 2: Offence unleashed and Kevin Gausman shines in bounce

The vibes still wafting through the Rogers Centre early in Friday’s second Blue Jays game of the season were heavy with a 2024 feel. There was the lingering stench of Thursday’s 12-2 shellacking at the hands of the Orioles joined by the first three innings in which the Jays had runners in scoring position with […]

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3 w. ago ‘AFFIRMATION OF MY EXPECTATIONS’: Blue Jays rookie Alan Roden reflects on big

Over time, the boxscore bearing the humiliating team details of Alan Roden’s career debut will fade, as will the final score of a forgettable season opener for the Blue Jays. The memories will live on forever, however. A young draft pick who quickly became the story of spring training for the team — a prospect […]

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3 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays quietly hike prices on all their cheapest menu items

If you check out a Toronto Blue Jays game this season, there's a pretty good chance you also might be buying something to eat or drink at the same time.And while most of the vendors around the ballpark have a heavy markup on their products — particularly the alcoholic ones — there's a well-known way to get cheaper options at the Rogers Centre.Available on the 200 Level in section 240 and on the 500 Level in section 537, the Dugout Deals stands are much cheaper than other concession stands around the ballpark. While they might have long lines, it's far and away the most cost-effective spot to get food or drinks at the game.But while the prices are still better than you'll find anywhere else, they've gone up a bit since the 2024 season. With the Jays returning to the ballpark on Thursday to kick off their 2025 campaign, each of the nine Dugout Deals options has gone up slightly since last year.12oz Bud / Bud Light – $5.65 to $6.49Value Hot Dog – $3.29 to $3.49V...

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3 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays quietly hike prices on cheapest beer at Rogers Centre

If you check out a Toronto Blue Jays game this season, there's a pretty good chance you also might be buying something to eat or drink at the same time.And while most of the vendors around the ballpark have a heavy markup on their products — particularly the alcoholic ones — there's a well-known way to get cheaper options at the Rogers Centre.Available on the 200 Level in section 240 and on the 500 Level in section 537, the Dugout Deals stands are much cheaper than other concession stands around the ballpark. While they might have long lines, it's far and away the most cost-effective spot to get food or drinks at the game.But while the prices are still better than you'll find anywhere else, the cost of beer has gone up a bit since the 2024 season. With the Jays returning to the ballpark this week to kick off their 2025 campaign, here's what the Dugout Deals menu looks like this year:12oz Bud / Bud Light – $6.49 (up from last year 5.79)Value Hot Dog – $3.49Val...

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3 w. ago How to catch all the untelevised Toronto Blue Jays games this season

If you're looking to check out the Toronto Blue Jays game tonight, don't be alarmed if you can't find it in your TV guide.For the fourth season in a row, select Blue Jays games will be available via the streaming-only Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball broadcast, starting with tonight's home contest against the Baltimore Orioles.Each week of the season, two MLB games are exclusively broadcast across 60 countries on the service, meaning you won't be able to watch them on Sportsnet.Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst), and Tricia Whitaker (sideline reporter) are the three-person team working tonight, giving Toronto's typical play-by-play team the night off in just the second game of the season.Where can I find the Blue Jays game when it's not on TV?Apple TV+ is available for $12.99 monthly in Canada, with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, eligible customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can enjoy three months ...

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3 w. ago Here's what beer prices are at Toronto Blue Jays games in 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays kicked off their 2025 season on Thursday, starting off a four-game set against the Baltimore Orioles.The on-field product wasn't exactly what fans in the Rogers Centre were hoping for, with Baltimore coming away with a 12-2 win.But away from the action, Blue Jays fans were able to check out a revamped drink menu that debuted this week, which included several new signature items and new canned beverages.The cheapest beer in the ballpark remains the Dugout Deals option, though prices have been upped slightly from the $5 per beer price when the program started.If you're looking to grab a drink at a Blue Jays game this year, here's what the prices around the stadium were looking like at the team's home opener:12 oz Budweiser/Bud Light, $6.49 (available only at sections 240 and 537)473 ml Budweiser Zero (non-alcoholic), $7.49473 ml Corona Sunbrew (non-alcoholic), $7.49473 ml domestic tall can, $12.991 oz spirit, $13.49473 ml craft tall can beers, $13.79473...

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4 w. ago U.S. anthem met with rain of boos by Toronto Blue Jays fans on Opening Day

The Toronto Blue Jays opened up the 2025 MLB season this afternoon, but things weren't all happy during the pregame ceremony.As is usual for every MLB game with the Jays, both the Canadian and American anthems were played before the first pitch. As the "Star Spangled Banner" was sung, Jays fans rained down boos onto the field to show their displeasure with their southern neighbours.Booing the American anthem has become normalized at Canadian sporting events over the last few months, but this is the first time we've heard it happen at an MLB game.@offsidecanada Fans boo the USA national anthem at the Blue Jays opening day in Toronto 👀🇨🇦🇺🇸 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #bluejays #toronto #america #usa #canada ♬ original sound - OffsideThe booing stems from some tense relations between the United States and Canada ever since U.S. President Donald Trump took office back in January. The 78-year-old has taken an aggressive stance with his northern neighbour, including starting a trade war wit...

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4 w. ago U.S. anthem met with boos by Toronto Blue Jays fans on Opening Day

The Toronto Blue Jays opened up the 2025 MLB season this afternoon, but things weren't all happy during the pregame ceremony.As is usual for every MLB game with the Jays, both the Canadian and American anthems were played before the first pitch. As the "Star Spangled Banner" was sung, Jays fans rained down boos onto the field to show their displeasure with their southern neighbours.Booing the American anthem has become normalized at Canadian sporting events over the last few months, but this is the first time we've heard it happen at an MLB game.@offsidecanada Fans boo the USA national anthem at the Blue Jays opening day in Toronto 👀🇨🇦🇺🇸 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #bluejays #toronto #america #usa #canada ♬ original sound - OffsideThe booing stems from some tense relations between the United States and Canada ever since U.S. President Donald Trump took office back in January. The 78-year-old has taken an aggressive stance with his northern neighbour, including starting a trade war wit...

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4 w. ago Rogers Centre exterior looks a bit different this Toronto Blue Jays season

For fans coming to the Toronto Blue Jays games this season, changes to the Rogers Centre aren't quite as drastic as in recent years.After undergoing a C$400-million renovation heading into each of the past two seasons, the stadium, in operation since 1989, has slowed down the new additions to the park for 2025.The biggest changes this year are a new pair of exclusive clubs, located in right field and behind home plate, respectively.The new Rogers Banner Club and Club 328 offer a chance for members (and non-members, pending on availability) to check out a unique private experience just steps away from their stadium seats.But if you're walking into a game anytime soon or simply walking past the ballpark, you might notice a bit of a refresh of the stadium exterior.This week, the team unveiled its annual player banners for the 2025 season, featuring the members of the Opening Day roster and the new "lights up, let's go" slogan.Eight new players cracked the fold for this year, including ...

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4 w. ago How much has to go right for Blue Jays to bounce back to form?

The less said about a 74-88 season the better. The Blue Jays players know it. Their manager John Schneider knows it. And a front office under steady attack is certainly well aware of the stakes that await when the 2025 season gets underway Thursday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. Following the pomp and ceremony that’s […]

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4 w. ago OPENING DAY PREVIEW: What has to go right for Toronto Blue Jays to contend in AL East?

The less said about a 74-88 season the better. The Blue Jays players know it. Their manager John Schneider knows it. And a front office under steady attack is certainly well aware of the stakes that await when the 2025 season gets underway Thursday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. Following the pomp and ceremony that’s […]

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4 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays claim to be past all the clubhouse drama of last season

A better vibe in the clubhouse could lead to a much better season for the Toronto Blue Jays.The Jays are looking to bounce back after a rather disastrous 2024 season in which they finished dead last in the AL-East with a 74-88 record. It was a major step in the wrong direction for a team most felt would get into the playoffs, though we are starting to learn what may have caused those struggles.While their disappointing season could largely be attributed to onfield play that included tension at the dish with their entire pitching staff, the bigger issue may have been some tension in the clubhouse.Nobody from the team has suggested what the exact issue was, though there have been a few who've suggested things are much better from a culture perspective this time around."Last year, we had a few things that didn't let us be out there with confidence and happy," Jose Berrios said today during a media availability. "We have already worked on that and talked about that. Our relationshi...

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