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 WARMINGTON: Blue Jays fans all class – mostly – at home opener

Many in the sold-out crowd of 40,734 at the Rogers Centre sang along when the U.S. national anthem was performed

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3 w. ago Berrios struggles as Blue Jays humiliated by Orioles in opener

There was a full house at the Rogers Centre for the gala season opener, turned downer, a humiliating defeat for a team coming off a last-place season. And given the abomination that unfolded over the ensuing two hours and 49 minutes it took for the Baltimore Orioles to throttle the Jays 12-2, there’s a good […]

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3 w. ago Orioles 12, Blue Jays 2: Jose Berrios blasted as Toronto humiliated in opener

There was a full house at the Rogers Centre for the gala season opener, turned downer, a humiliating defeat for a team coming off a last-place season. And given the abomination that unfolded over the ensuing two hours and 49 minutes it took for the Baltimore Orioles to throttle the Jays 12-2, there’s a good […]

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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 w. ago Blue Jays home opener: Rogers Centre fare includes new foods, with a twist

While Ontarians are still in the midst of wintry weather, the Boys of Summer will return Thursday afternoon when the Toronto Blue Jays play host to the Baltimore Orioles.

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3 w. ago Blue Jays losing Vlad and Bo? ‘That is not the desired outcome’

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins wasn’t about to open his negotiating playbook when asked about his two looming mega free agents, Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. But in his media availability prior to Thursday’s season opener against the Baltimore Orioles Atkins offered a glimpse on how the team would move on from the […]

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3 w. 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 w. ago Not Vlad Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette, Blue Jays’ other huge free agent opens up on future in Toronto

'This is my 10th season here. I'm clearly not someone that jumps around. I'm only focused on what I can control.'

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3 w. ago What's new at the Rogers Centre for the Toronto Blue Jays home opener

The Toronto Blue Jays home opener is just around the corner.Toronto is slated to start their season this Thursday, March 27, at 3:07 p.m. against a longtime rival in Baltimore, with Jose Berrios taking the mound for the Blue Jays while Zach Elfin gets the ball for the Orioles.Sportsnet returns as the team's main broadcaster for the season, but everyone knows that the best way to experience the ballpark is in person.And while the Jays' changes around the stadium might not be as extensive as each of the last two offseasons’ major renovations, you’ll still notice several new features when you visit the Rogers Centre this season.Club 328Club 328 is one of two new clubs opening at the Rogers Centre this season, catering towards season ticket holders and quarter-season packages, with a limited number of single-game tickets pending availability.The name comes from the 328 feet it takes to get from home plate to the right field foul pole. Featuring a card wall of playe...

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3 w. ago Everything you need to know about Toronto Blue Jays home opener

The Toronto Blue Jays are just a few days away from getting things going on their 2025 season.And while recent years haven't brought too much playoff success, every campaign offers up a shot at new success.The Blue Jays home opener is set for March 27 at the Rogers Centre against the Baltimore Orioles, with the first pitch at 3:07 p.m.Here's what Toronto’s team is slated to look like, with a few key players set to miss the start of the campaign due to injuries:Starting rotationBowden FrancisKevin GausmanChris BassittJosé BerríosMax ScherzerMax Scherzer, the three-time Cy Young winner, is one of the biggest free-agent signings in team history and the only new face in the team's bullpen. At age 40 and battling a hand injury to begin the season, his fans will be watching eagerly to see if he can bring that magic that’s made him one of the most dynamic pitchers of his era.BullpenJacob BarnesRichard LoveladyYariel RodriguezNick SandlinBrendon LittleJef...

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4 w. ago Max Scherzer good to go, camp sensation Alan Roden in as Blue Jays finalize opening day roster

The flight plan is in place for the Blue Jays, who were scheduled to jet north to Toronto following Sunday’s Grapefruit League finale in Dunedin, Fla. And now the passenger list is confirmed. Manager John Schneider put the finishing pieces together for his opening day roster – Thursday at the Rogers Centre against the Baltimore […]

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