11 h. ago Everyone agreed Hazel Mae crushed it during Toronto Blue Jays champagne celebration

Here's something they don't teach you in journalism school.With F-bombs and champagne flying, Hazel Mae bravely stepped into the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse on Wednesday. And unlike just about everyone else in the room, she wasn't wearing protective goggles.Her only protection? A Sportsnet baseball cap.No ponchos needed here."Hazel Mae did a spectacular job in that champagne storm last night," TSN's James Duthie said Thursday morning on social media."Watching the Jays celebration coverage and all I can say is that Hazel Mae is one of the all-time media greats. Seriously, she is amazing," added Roger Lajoie of Sportsnet 590 The Fan.The longtime sportscaster showed incredible poise and professionalism through some celebratory but also trying circumstances.Carrying on through live interviews with music blaring, Mae had to yell questions into the ears of players -- many of them shirtless.She has experience dodging Gatorade buckets during the regular s...

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12 h. ago Should the Blue Jays be dreaming on a return of Bo Bichettte for ALCS? It’s complicated

On the one hand, light jogging by Bo Bichette on the very field that he sustained a knee injury more than a month ago is an encouraging sign. On the other, it’s clear the Blue Jays all-star shortstop has a ways to go to be a part of his team’s magical October run. That said, […]

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12 h. ago Should the Blue Jays be dreaming on a return of Bo Bichette for ALCS? It’s complicated

On the one hand, light jogging by Bo Bichette on the very field on which he sustained a knee injury more than a month ago is an encouraging sign. On the other, it’s clear the Blue Jays all-star shortstop has a ways to go to be a part of his team’s magical October run. That […]

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13 h. ago Toronto Police announce arrests after drone flights over Blue Jays playoff games

While the New York Yankees had fans run onto their field to interrupt their playoff games, the Toronto Blue Jays almost had a few flying high above theirs.The Toronto Police Emergency Management and Public Order Unit reported that they "used specialized drone detection technology to identify and intercept three unauthorized drone flights over Rogers Centre," taking place this past weekend in Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS.Two people were charged with flying "micro-drones," tiny flying machines with cameras that weigh approximately half a pound.In the same statement, the Toronto Police Service wanted to remind the public that "Rogers Centre is a no-fly zone during all Blue Jays postseason games. This restriction applies without exception, including to micro-drones weighing less than 249 grams. All drone operators are responsible for knowing and following federal aviation rules and regulations."No motive for the drones, nor information about how much they were...

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14 h. ago Blue Jays’ most compelling ALCS showdown? Facing Seattle’s Big Dumper

Ill will gets renewed if Mariners hook up with Toronto, but geographical proximity of Detroit Tigers can't be dismissed.

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14 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays ALCS games sell out almost immediately and resellers swoop in

The Toronto Blue Jays picked up their biggest win in a generation on Wednesday night, knocking the New York Yankees out of the playoffs.And less than 12 hours later, many Blue Jays fans were in a fight of their own, trying to get Jays tickets for the next round of the postseason.While the Jays don't yet know who they'll be playing in the American League Championship Series, they do know one thing: they'll have home-field advantage, with the first of a possible four home games coming this Sunday at the Rogers Centre.With the queue for all four home games opening up at 10 a.m., thousands of Jays fans — and both professional and amateur resellers, we're sure — stepped up to try to get tickets for a matchup against either the Seattle Mariners or Detroit Tigers.Fans were met with all-too-familiar Ticketmaster experiences: seeing tens of thousands of people in front of them in a queue, receiving the dreaded "These tickets are no longer available" mess...

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14 h. ago SIMMONS: John Gibbons says current Blue Jays remind him of 2015 Royals team that beat Toronto

Kansas City defeated the Jays in the 2015 ALCS and went on to win the World Series.

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16 h. ago All the ways Vladdy and Toronto Blue Jays ruthlessly trolled the New York Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might've been the happiest man on the planet on Wednesday evening.And he couldn't stop himself from having a bit of fun at the New York Yankees' expense.A few months after signing a 14-year, $500-million contract that is the biggest in Canadian sports history, Guerrero had himself a performance for the ages to help knock the Yankees out of the playoffs.In just 20 at-bats across four games, Guerrero picked up nine hits, three home runs, nine RBIs, and most importantly, did enough to help the Jays win their first playoff series in nine years.After the game, Guerrero joined former Boston Red Sox slugger and current Fox MLB analyst David Ortiz for a post-game interview.But it was mostly just an excuse for the two of them to make fun of their hated mutual rival.Ortiz got Guerrero to participate in his signature catchphrase, getting the Blue Jays slugger to yell out a "Daaaaa Yankeees lose!" that has already gone vira...

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16 h. ago Charges laid after drones flown over Rogers Centre during Blue Jays games

Police are reminding the public that there is a "no-fly zone" over the Rogers Centre after two people charged for flying their drones during the Toronto Blue Jays postseason games.

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16 h. ago À VOIR | Après la victoire des Blue Jays: Vladimir Guerrero fils nargue les Yankees en direct

Avec la collaboration d'un rival de longue date des «Bombardiers du Bronx»!

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17 h. ago ‘I’m following like crazy’: Flames ‘fired up’ about Blue Jays’ playoff ball

The Flames’ locker-room was buzzing about the Blue Jays’ series victory over Yankees. Well, everyone except New York-raised Matt Coronato.

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17 h. ago One of Toronto's best sandwich shops is about to open a new location

A Toronto restaurant known for some of the best sandwiches in Toronto is setting its sights on a new neighbourhood.If you know your sandwiches in Toronto (and, really, what Toronto resident doesn't have a running list of their top five sandwich shops ready at all times?), you most certainly know of Elm Street Italian Deli.Founded by Lawrence La Pianta of Cherry Street Bar-B-Que fame, the contemporary take on a traditional Italian deli has gained a reputation for its sizeable, satisfying sandwiches over the years, earning itself a widely agreed upon distinction as one of the city's best sandwich shops.That the sandwiches incorporate meats smoked, grilled and processed out of Cherry Street Bar-B-Que certainly helps, too.Now, even more people in the city will be able to experience the magic that is Elm Street Deli for themselves, as La Pianta gears up to open a third location, just a hop and a skip from Cherry Street Bar-B-Que, in Leslieville.More specifically, Elm Street is mo...

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18 h. ago WARMINGTON: Mayor Olivia Chow is flipping out over the Blue Jays ‘exciting’ playoff quest

Toronto's 'dressup' mayor's bat flip video is either a home run or strike out with fans who do agree with her that baseball fans want it all

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19 h. ago Série de championnat de la Ligue américaine: les Blue Jays dans le siège du conducteur

Les Blue Jays s’offrent un avantage considérable en vue de la série de championnat de la Ligue américaine.

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19 h. ago ‘Our magical season continues!’ How the Toronto Blue Jays dominated the New York Yankees

Back in late May, not many Toronto Blue Jays would have predicted their team would be on the verge of playing in the World Series.

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20 h. ago Bell: Gondek, Sharp, Farkas, the rest — the Calgary mayor's race stinks

Calgary's mayor debate, the time to really drop the gloves. The biggest cheer came when the moderator announces the Blue Jays are winning.

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21 h. ago Here's what Toronto Blue Jays manager said after huge series win over Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays made sure to celebrate after punching their ticket to the ALCS on Wednesday night.The Blue Jays were able to eliminate the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the ALDS, leaving Yankee Stadium with a 5-2 victory. It's the organization's first time heading to the ALCS since 2016, and, as you can imagine, the emotions were running high.As soon as the team got back into the clubhouse, manager John Schneider delivered one of the most epic speeches you'll ever hear."Every single one of you, f*cking bullpen game, Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw, all you motherf*ckers, it takes everybody, every day," Schneider said."Start spreading the news, b*tches."Everyone please take a second and listen to Blue Jays manager John Schneider pic.twitter.com/XikQfvbmUj— Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) October 9, 2025It was quite the redemption for Schneider, who was taking some heat from fans after his decision to give Shane Bieber an early pull ...

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22 h. ago New Leafs impress, no Mitch in sight and fans love their bird watching

There was a lot for the Maple Leafs and their fans to keep track of Wednesday night – not all of it on the ice. Some observations about the 5-2 season-opening win over the Montreal Canadiens, a party atmosphere set up by the Blue Jays series-clinching game in New York that started at puck drop. […]

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22 h. ago New Maple Leafs impress, no Mitch in sight, and fans love their Jays watching

There was a lot for the Maple Leafs and their fans to keep track of Wednesday night – not all of it on the ice. Some observations about the 5-2 season-opening win over the Montreal Canadiens, a party atmosphere set up by the Blue Jays series-clinching game in New York that started at puck drop. […]

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22 h. ago ‘DAAA Yankees Lose!’: Jubilant Blue Jays star Vlad Guerrero Jr. teams with Big Papi in trolling chant

For almost a week, Vlad Guerrero Jr. refused to take the bait from the New York media’s attempts to revive his disdain for all things Yankees, a deep-rooted feeling he shares with his Hall of Fame father. But in the joy of victory late Wednesday night, the Blue Jays first baseman revelled in poking some […]

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