57 m. 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 h. 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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6 h. 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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7 h. 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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26 h. 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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26 h. 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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28 h. 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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37 h. 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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37 h. 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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51 h. 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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51 h. ago There are still tons of tickets available for the Toronto Blue Jays home opener weekend

The Toronto Blue Jays ranked ninth in MLB attendance last season, but will they have trouble drawing fans to Rogers Centre in 2025?The Blue Jays open their season Thursday afternoon in the first of a four-game series versus the Baltimore Orioles. While Opening Day is sold out, plenty of seats are still available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.There are still plenty of seats on Ticketmaster that remain up for grabs for the coming days, including entire rows down the first and third-base lines.The stands are looking pretty empty for the first weekend of the Jays' season, though the Home Opener is sold out.Perhaps fans are just waiting for warmer months to begin attending, though you can't help but wonder if other factors are at play.Blue Jays fans fed up with managementWhen you win games, fans will come in waves. That was evidenced during some of the Blue Jays' stacked rosters in 2015 and 2016 and even for a good chunk of time during the Vladimir Guerrero Jr./Bo B...

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3 d. ago SIMMONS: Is there any real hope for the Blue Jays this season?

Every season begins with hope, but how much of it is real for a Blue Jays team looking to find its way once again?

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4 d. ago What’s new at Rogers Centre for the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays season

Max Scherzer and Andres Gimenez won’t be the only additions that will be featured at Rogers Centre for the 2025 season. With stadium upgrades, giveaways, new food and drink options and merchandise, the home of the Toronto Blue Jays has plenty to offer fans heading down to the ballpark this year. Club 328 Headlining the […]

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6 d. ago Blue Jays outfielder Varsho will open season on injured list after shoulder surgery

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder Daulton Varsho, who is still recovering from shoulder surgery, will open the season on the injured list. Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters Saturday that Varsho needs more time to recover from right rotator cuff surgery in September. Varsho has appeared in games as a designated hitter […]

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8 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans can get right next to the action in new Rogers Centre club

Fans who plan on attending any Toronto Blue Jays games at Rogers Centre this season will notice some changes to the stadium.There have been plenty of changes to the Rogers Centre since renovations began in 2022, including the addition of comfy chairs, new clubs and several other features to make the viewing experience memorable for anybody living in or travelling to Toronto to watch a game.The Blue Jays announced their newest renovation to season ticket holders in August, which is a new club in right field. Today, they've confirmed that it will be called Club 328.The new area will be available for season-ticketed guests seated in sections 110 to 113. Part of the club will be located under the visitor's bullpen and is expected to have a private bar and several viewing areas.Club 328 is field-level and just steps away from game action. It will include a member-exclusive BBQ-inspired menu, featuring items such as smoked brisket, smoked Ontario chicken, and...

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9 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays players admit to some hilarious guilty pleasure songs

There could be some interesting music being played out of the Toronto Blue Jays locker room this season.The Blue Jays posted a video asking players what their guilty pleasure song is, and the answers were absolutely hilarious. A few artists were named by several players, with quite a few Swifties donning the Jays jersey this season. Here's a look at the guilty pleasure songs of some of the Blue Jays roster:Mason Fluharty: "Look What You Made Me Do," Taylor SwiftDavis Schneider: "Unwritten," Natasha BedingfieldErnie Clement: "Zombie," The CranberriesRyan Jennings: "Love Story," Taylor SwiftKevin Gausman: Taylor SwiftJose Berrios: Taylor SwiftMichael Stefanic: "Party in The USA," Miley CyrusRiley Tirotta: "Unwritten," Natasha BedingfieldPhil Clarke: "Hot To Go!," Chappell RoanRobert Brooks: "Pink Pony Club," Chappell RoanLeo Jimemenz: "Levitating," Dua LipaRyan Burr: "Espresso," Sabrina CarpenterJacob Sharp: "Barbie Girl," AquaBraydon Fisher: "We Can't Stop," Miley CyrusJosh Kasevich:...

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1 week ago New Toronto Blue Jays star already battling injury and it could derail season

The season hasn't even started for the Toronto Blue Jays, and they might already have an injury cloud that could hang over them for the entire season.Starting pitcher Max Scherzer — one of the team's biggest offseason acquisitions — has been dealing with an injury to his right pitching hand throughout spring training.At age 40, the three-time Cy Young winner has dealt with the same issue over the past few years."My thumb hurts. It hurts to grip the ball. The critical thing I've learned over the years here is that your thumb is absolutely critical to your arm health. Unfortunately, this is what I've been dealing with since 2023," Scherzer told reporters Monday, as per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson.Scherzer was limited to nine starts in 2024 while playing for the Texas Rangers, after making 27 starts the year prior splitting time between Texas and the New York Mets.He last threw upwards of 175 innings in 2021, where he was named to the All-Star game for the eighth and most rec...

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1 week ago Max Scherzer’s start to season in jeopardy in latest setback for veteran Blue Jays pitcher

'The more critical thing here is what I've learned over the years here is that your thumb is absolutely critical to your arm health.'

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2 w. ago Apple TV messes with Sportsnet’s season opening Blue Jays coverage

DUNEDIN, Fla. — It has been one of the ongoing stories of the Blue Jays off-season — the need for a team coming off a last-place 2024 campaign to get off to a quick start. Maybe starting at home for the first time in three seasons will help in that regard, but the fans passionate […]

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2 w. ago “He can hit 50”: Anthony Santander’s home run prediction for his Blue Jays teammate Guerrero Jr. this season

DUNEDIN, Fla. – What did Anthony Santander like about the prospect of taking the big money years of his career to the Blue Jays? The former Baltimore Orioles slugger professes love his new home: “For the last seven years, Toronto has been my favourite road city to go.” He likes at-bats at the Rogers Centre: […]

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