18 h. ago What’s a Blue Jays TV rally killer? Another Apple game on Friday to bounce Sportsnet coverage

The Blue Jays are the hottest ticket in town and it’s not even close — now that the red-hot, first-place team is riding a sellout streak of 13 consecutive games at the Rogers Centre and is drawing massive ratings numbers for their corporate sister, Sportsnet. Buck Martinez is back, adding another welcome and familiar touch […]

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18 h. ago Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer’s recent pitching bodes well when baseball’s post

The pitcher known as Mad Max is beginning to show the signs of a staff ace. When the Jays signed the future hall of famer to a one-year deal, they had an inkling what they were getting. But no one could have envisioned this version of Max Scherzer, especially after he left following three innings […]

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18 h. ago Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer’s recent pitching bodes well for post

The pitcher known as Mad Max is beginning to show the signs of a staff ace. When the Jays signed the future hall of famer to a one-year deal, they had an inkling what they were getting. But no one could have envisioned this version of Max Scherzer, especially after he left following three innings […]

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18 h. ago Guerrero comes through in clutch as Blue Jays edge Cubs in playoff

Barring a major implosion, which doesn’t seem likely, the Blue Jays will be involved in the kind of pressure cookers that unfolded in Thursday afternoon’s rubber match against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Another sold-out crowd was on hand on a day the Rogers Centre roof was open for a classic pitchers’ duel, a day when […]

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21 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans welcome back Buck Martinez with emotional ovation

While he had returned to the Toronto Blue Jays broadcast booth last week on the road, Buck Martinez was finally home on Tuesday.The legendary broadcaster returned to the Rogers Centre broadcast booth after months of treatment for lung cancer, with his first game coming against the Chicago Cubs.And in a tribute shown both in the stadium and across the country on Sportsnet, Martinez was given a massive ovation by those in attendance."Thank you, thank you," Martinez said, standing up and putting his hand to his heart to acknowledge the applause from fans and players in attendance."Everybody's so happy to have you back," Blue Jays play-by-play broadcaster Dan Shulman said on the broadcast."It's great to be back," Martinez added. "I missed all the crew, missed the great fans. It's a great way to finish the season. We're going to be strong, we're gonna finish it and go right on through October."The @...

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23 h. ago Daulton Varsho reveals how Blue Jays teammate stole his jersey number

Outfielder had to switch jersey numbers from No. 25 to No. 5 after Anthony Santander joined team in off-season.

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38 h. ago Eyes on the Bisons as Blue Jays’ Springer, Manoah, Bieber work their way back

Even with the Blue Jays in the thick of pennant race in mid-August, some of the attention around the American League East leaders these days is being diverted by their triple-A farm team in Buffalo. The Queen City has suddenly become the place to be outside of the Rogers Centre, with several Jays — George […]

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62 h. ago Blue Jays get out early against Chicago Cubs in series opener

Brendon Little left the bases loaded following an inning-ending strikeout in the top of the seventh, while Louis Varland began the eighth with a called third strike before retiring the side on a swinging whiff. There were some key moments when the Jays flashed their glove in producing big outs. On Loonie Dogs Night at […]

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68 h. ago Shapiro declines comment on contract talks but says he wants to remain with Blue Jays

TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro declined to comment on contract extension talks Tuesday but said he wants to remain with the club and that team ownership has been “reciprocal in that desire.” Shapiro, who also serves as chief executive officer, is in the final year of his contract. “When I think about alternatives, […]

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3 d. ago Gregg Zaun reveals details behind Sportsnet firing for ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Former Toronto Blue Jays catcher was fired by network as in-studio analyst in 2017 over allegations made by several female coworkers.

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3 d. ago Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman goes viral over Toronto parking woes

Toronto pitcher shared his frustration over the lack of free parking in city.

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3 d. ago Former Toronto Blue Jay Gregg Zaun talks about what got him fired from Sportsnet

Former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun is opening up about his high-profile departure from Sportsnet in 2017.The 54-year-old was on an episode released Monday of the Toronto Legends podcast, and spoke about losing his broadcasting job after allegations of inappropriate behaviour from several female coworkers."There are certain topics of conversation that don't belong in the workplace," Zaun said on the podcast. "The biggest mistake that I made was thinking that because a lot of the conversations and exchanges were initiated by females in the workplace, they were somehow okay."Zaun is currently living in British Columbia after an "amicable split" with his third wife."I was just having fun with willing participants. Yeah, the environment was inappropriate. It was my fault for letting it get as far as it did. I should have been classier, and I definitely should be held to a higher level of accountability," h...

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3 d. ago Despite record, Blue Jays pitchers struggling to keep the ball in the park

Toronto starters have allowed the second-most home runs in the majors, trailing only the Athletics

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6 d. ago Honouring Buck? Martinez just grateful to be back in the Blue Jays broadcast booth

After months away from the mic, the beloved Blue Jays voice is back — and soaking in every moment.

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6 d. ago Buck Martinez just grateful to be back in Blue Jays booth as fans call to honour broadcasting great

After months away from the mic, the beloved Blue Jays voice is back — and soaking in every moment.

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7 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays player is really into performing magic tricks

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman is a man of many talents.The 34-year-old, who is having a phenomenal season in a backup role behind Alejandro Kirk, recently joined the 6ix Inning Stretch podcast hosted by former Blue Jay Whit Merrield and broadcaster Lindsay Dunn.Heineman did plenty of reflecting on the long journey he's taken to become a regular in the MLB, having battled it out in the minor leagues for several years prior to this season. The entire show was an intriguing listen, though one particularly interesting moment came near the end, when it was revealed that on top of being a big-league catcher, Heineman is also a very good magician."Since I have two kids now, I haven't practiced as much because I feel like I have to give them attention when I'm not at the baseball field," Heineman explained. "I regurgitate some old tricks and show some things every once in a while to guys when they want it, on flights and anything lik...

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7 d. ago ‘IT’S MY LIFE’: Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez happy to be back, reveals lung cancer fight

"I didn't know if I was getting back," fan favourite says of his health ahead of weekend series in Los Angeles

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8 d. ago Blue Jays face Dodgers next as quest to conquer MLB’s best continues

Toronto rolls into L.A. after record-setting series win over Rockies in showdown that could shape playoff trajectory.

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8 d. ago Blue Jays complete sweep of lowly Rockies, litmus test awaits in L.A. against Dodgers

The Bo Show continued Wednesday in the Mile High City as his star and value continued to soar. With the Jays about to begin a stay in L.A., Bo Bichette’s profile and potential earning power will only increase. For the second time in three games, Bichette hit a homer, his latest a three-run belt to […]

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9 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays player admits he got lost underground in PATH system

Since getting drafted to the Major Leagues in 2012, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman has called a lot of different places home.He's suited up for 23 different teams at the major and minor league levels, going everywhere from Biloxi, Miss., to Reno, Nev., and just about everywhere in between.In an interview with the Toronto Star's Mike Wilner that included several other Blue Jays players sharing their favourite parts of the city, Heineman shouted out the underground PATH network that connects much of Toronto's downtown core."It's awesome," said Heineman. "Everything's built underneath. Same with the parking structures that are built underneath all the buildings. I think that's kind of cool."According to the City of Toronto, the PATH "facilitates pedestrian linkages to public transit, accommodating more than 200,000 business-day commuters as well as tourists and residents" and provides "an important contribution to the...

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