11 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays pitcher ties the knot with his high school sweetheart

It's been quite the year for Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Braydon Fisher.The 25-year-old was acquired by the Blue Jays in a trade that saw Cavan Biggio head to the LA Dodgers partway through the 2024 season. At that time, he hadn't yet pitched at the MLB level.However, that changed this past season, as Fisher was selected to the Blue Jays' 40-man roster in early May. He wound up pitching 50 innings for the Jays, posting an impressive 2.70 ERA along with 62 strikeouts. He was also entrusted with pitching seven innings during the playoffs.The great year for Fisher was extended into the offseason, as the right-hander tied the knot last week with his fiancée, Brianna Ririe, at The Luminaire in Montgomery, Texas. The Jays reliever announced the exciting news on Instagram over the weekend.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Braydon Fisher (@braydon_fisher11)"Marrie...

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4 d. ago Former Toronto Blue Jays coach says this one move cost team the World Series

Out of all the moments where the Toronto Blue Jays could've won the World Series, one play seems to stand above the rest of them, and it's seared into fans' brains.In the ninth inning of Game 7, Isiah Kiner-Falefa came within inches of scoring a championship-clinching run, sliding into home plate with the chance to give the Blue Jays a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.With one out in the bottom of the ninth and two runners on base, Daulton Varsho cracked a ground ball to the infield that had a shot at scoring the run from third.But despite a fumble on the pickup of a ground ball from Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas, Kiner-Falefa was just a fraction of a step too short. Ernie Clement then flew out on a wild play to centre field with another chance for Toronto to win the game, which they eventually lost in 11 innings.The biggest question that came out of many Blue Jays fans once they dissected it after the fact: why did Kiner-Falefa start his lead so close to third ...

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5 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans shocked after MLB snubs manager John Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays found themselves once again in second place on Tuesday night.A little over a week after the end of the World Series, the results came in for American League Manager of the Year, with the Cleveland Guardians' Stephen Vogt winning the award for the second season in a row.And while Blue Jays fans have had their qualms with him over the years, they appeared stunned that Toronto manager John Schneider didn't win after taking a last-place team from a year ago to the verge of winning the World Series.JOHN SCHNEIDER ROBBED— bk (@_bkuh_) November 12, 2025Blue Jays fans weren't exactly hiding their displeasure with the results, which were voted on by a league-wide media panel."The RCMP and the FBI should be conducting an investigation into this. How the hell was John Schneider not voted manager of the year in the American League? Utter nonsense," X user @dannogallagher7 wrote.John Schneider took the @BlueJays from last...

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5 d. ago There's now a song about Toronto Blue Jays' breakout star Trey Yesavage

Toronto Blue Jays rookie phenom Trey Yesavage took to social media on Tuesday for his first post of the offseason."Beyond blessed… see y'all soon," Yesavage wrote, while adding a blue heart emoji and sharing a highlight reel of his short time with the team.Hype videos aren't all that uncommon for players, typically remixed with a hip-hop, rock, or pop track.But what made this one interesting is that it appears to feature an original song about the Blue Jays' youngster, featuring lyrics like "I'm riding up north like a Blue Jay cowboy, World Series heat making big league noise."    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Trey Yesavage (@trey.yesavage)We're not too sure about the source of the song, though it appears partially inspired by his entrance song, Kid Rock's "Cowboy."Did Yesavage hire someone to record it for him? Did the Blue...

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6 d. ago Here's what Toronto Blue Jays players talk about in their off

The Toronto Blue Jays might not be playing baseball anymore, but that doesn't mean they've stopped keeping in touch.Toronto outfielder Davis Schneider revealed that the team's group chat is still popping off despite the team's World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, although there isn't a lot of baseball talk there, admittedly."We still have a group chat right now. We still have fantasy football, so everyone kind of keeps in touch and everything like that. We don't talk baseball or anything, so that's kind of off the table. But we just talk about life and what the people are up to and everything like that. There's just a lot of good guys," Schneider said in an interview this week on TSN 1050's OverDrive.The Blue Jays' close-knit clubhouse was well-documented throughout the team's World Series run, and Schneider says that it's not just a shtick played up to the media."Everyone just got along with each...

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7 d. ago Max Scherzer still wrapping his head around his Toronto Blue Jays future

The Toronto Blue Jays' fateful World Series run was full of unlikely heroes — and their oldest player nearly had a shot at being one of their biggest.In Game 7 of the World Series, Toronto opted to start 41-year-old Max Scherzer, who often looked like a shell of himself during much of an injury-riddled season after signing a one-year deal with the Blue Jays.But during his third postseason start on the biggest possible stage, Scherzer did about everything he was asked — leaving the game with a 3-1 lead and a shot for Toronto to win it all.He went 4.1 innings, giving up one earned run and four hits. But in a game that ended up going 11 innings and that featured a combined 13 pitchers, Scherzer's story became a footnote and not the lede.As you know by now, the Los Angeles Dodgers had other plans, scoring four runs on Toronto's bullpen for an eventual 5-4 win.But Scherzer's postseason performance showed that the three-time Cy Young winner just might be able t...

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7 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays star Trey Yesavage gets hero treatment at college homecoming

When Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage took to the mound for the team throughout their 2025 postseason run, he might have been the most popular guy in the country.The 22-year-old rookie phenom lit up Canada with his legendary performances throughout the playoffs, making five starts and one relief appearance (in Game 7 of the World Series).This past weekend, though, he was simply a guy having fun in someone's backyard.Yesavage was the guest of honour at the homecoming weekend of East Carolina, where he played three seasons before being drafted by the Blue Jays in 2024.His girlfriend, Taylor, shared a photo of the two of them at a pregame tailgate, where they easily could've been confused for any other student couple.Yesavage did get his moment in the spotlight, though, where he addressed the stadium to a raucous ovation.WATCH: ECU Baseball great, Toronto Blue Jays World Series star Trey Yesavage Yesavage addresses Pirate Nation at midfield.Join the Homecoming editi...

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1 week ago Los Angeles Dodgers’ Alex Vesia mourns death of baby daughter in heartbreaking social media post

Pitcher did not play during World Series against Toronto Blue Jays.

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1 week ago Vladdy shares heartfelt message after Toronto Blue Jays World Series heartbreak

The 2025 Toronto Blue Jays came as close to winning the World Series as you can get without actually winning it. It's a crushing way to lose, which helps explain why players were in tears afterwards. And yet, in the days that have followed, players and their families have been able to contextualize the remarkable run the team went on. On Friday evening, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took to social media to reflect on a season to remember. The Blue Jays' biggest star is focusing on the steps forward he and his teammates took this season. He said this year changed his life. "2025, I knew you would be special when I knew I would be a Blue Jay forever," Guerrero said in an Instagram post. "I don't even know what to say. A year that changed my life. A year that made me appreciate times that didn't make sense. A year I will frame forever."Vladdy entered the playoffs after a so-so regular season by his high stand...

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1 week ago Blue Jays WAGs share really nice messages about fans in Toronto

It's no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays captured the hearts of Canadian fans throughout the past month.But for those closest to the players, the highs and lows of the emotional rollercoaster of a wild postseason run were ramped up that much more.For the partners of the Blue Jays, several heartfelt posts were circling social media after Toronto's World Series defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Taylor North Gausman (@taylorgausman)"Thank you to everyone who has supported us from the beginning, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to even be here and represent Canada's team," Kevin Gausman's wife, Taylor, wrote on Instagram earlier this week."It has been a beyond fun ride, and although I’m sad it didn’t turn out the way we wanted, it still doesn’t take away how proud I am of what...

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1 week ago Prince Harry says he's a Toronto Blue Jays fan despite evidence to the contrary

Prince Harry has apologized to Canada after creating an international incident of sorts during the World Series.As the son of the King of Canada, fans north of the border weren't impressed with seeing him support an American team rather than the Toronto Blue Jays. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle each wore Los Angeles Dodgers gear when they attended Game 4 at Dodger Stadium in L.A.Markle, who is from Los Angeles, can be excused. But Harry?The Duke of Sussex apologized but also had some fun with the question he was asked in a television interview with CTV."Oh, the LA Dodgers hat. Hat gate," Harry said."Well, firstly, I would like to apologize to Canada for wearing it. Secondly, I was under duress. There wasn't much choice."Harry explained that he was invited to the game by the Dodgers owner."I was doing what I thought was the polite thing to do."He also joked that his thinning hairline was a reason for the cap."When you're missing a lot of...

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1 week ago How much money Bo Bichette is worth and will the Toronto Blue Jays pay it?

The Toronto Blue Jays and Bo Bichette are now officially on the clock.One of the most beloved players in recent team memory, Bichette appears set to hit free agency for the first time in his career.On Thursday, the Jays formally extended a standard qualifying offer to Bichette, though it's widely been reported he's expected to decline that offer and test out free agency.Why would Bichette turn down the Blue Jays' offer?For starters, it's a simple numbers game: Bichette's qualifying offer comes in at $22 million valuation for just one season, a number lower than his expected annual salary on any multi-year deal.It has nothing to do with his willingness to play in Toronto — which he's said on the record many times — but rather about his intent to sign a long-term deal in free agency, whether in Toronto or elsewhere.Free agency is officially open as of 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 6.ESPN's Kiley McDaniel projects a deal of five years, $130 million...

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1 week ago Toronto Blue Jays broadcasting legend Buck Martinez could return to booth in 2026

For several generations of Toronto Blue Jays fans, the distinctive voice of Buck Martinez has been a defining part of their game-watching experience.A former player and manager for the Blue Jays, Martinez's legacy has been defined by his time in the broadcast booth as the voice behind many of the team's most legendary moments.And at age 75, he's looking to keep his career going forward.Sportsnet confirmed to Offside that discussions are ongoing to bring back Martinez for another season, following a report from Toronto Star contributor Jonah Sigel.Martinez was sidelined from May until August while undergoing cancer treatments after originally receiving a diagnosis in 2022, which kept him off the mic for nearly a year.Questions of Martinez's future have been ongoing for several years now, given his age and cancer diagnosis.And while the health scares could be enough to keep most people away from their jobs, it seems to have had the opposite effect for Martinez.&qu...

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1 week ago Bieber chooses to stick with Toronto Blue Jays for another season

Shane Bieber is staying put.The 30-year-old former Cy Young Award winner has reportedly picked up the $16 million option in his contract, keeping him a member of the Toronto Blue Jays for another season.Jon Heyman of the New York Post broke the news Tuesday night.Bieber must have enjoyed his time in Toronto, given that he could have become a free agent.A trade-deadline acquisition, the Blue Jays took a bit of a gamble on Bieber. He hadn't pitched in over a calendar year due to injury.But after a quick stint in Triple-A Buffalo, Bieber was back in the majors and showed well in seven regular-season starts with Toronto. He started four more games in the postseason, with the Blue Jays winning three of them.

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1 week ago Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer and his family say they've fallen in love with Toronto

Max Scherzer has enjoyed plenty of great moments throughout his MLB career, but the three-time Cy Young Award winner's recent stint with the Toronto Blue Jays may rank near the top.The Blue Jays took a bit of a gamble in free agency when they signed the 41-year-old starting pitcher to a one-year contract. After all, he had only been able to pitch 43.1 innings with the Texas Rangers the year prior.The regular season wound up being rocky for Scherzer, who once again struggled to stay on the mound and was inconsistent when healthy. That completely changed in the playoffs, as the future Hall-of-Famer made three starts, including Game 7 of the World Series. He logged 14.1 innings over those three starts while posting a respectable 3.77 ERA.Thanks in large part to his playoff showing, Scherzer's time in Toronto (should he not re-sign) will be looked back on fondly by the fan base. It appears the experience was every bit as enjoyable for himself and his family."When Max signed...

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2 w. ago Almost half of Canada tuned into Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series

It's hard to fathom just how much support the Toronto Blue Jays had throughout Canada on their epic World Series run.Streets across the country were filled with fans donning Blue Jays apparel. It was the topic of conversation at restaurants and bars from coast to coast.The anticipation was valid, as this marked the first time the Jays advanced to the World Series since 1993. They came as close as possible to picking up their third championship, before falling to the LA Dodgers in an epic series that went the distance.Given the Blue Jays overcame the odds so often this season, many believed they were a team of destiny. When they flew back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead, many expected the Commissioner's Trophy would be theirs.The Blue Jays wound up dropping Game 6, making way for an even more highly anticipated Game 7. It was so anticipated, in fact, that it wound up breaking TV records in Canada.An average audience of 10.9 million viewers tuned into Game 7 of the World Ser...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays fan set for life after winning $25M in record

The Toronto Blue Jays 50/50 raffle just set an all-time record, and now one of their fans never has to work another day in their life.The World Series Jackpot raked in over $50 million worth of 50/50 raffle ticket sales, smashing the previous baseball record. Fifty per cent of that total will go to the Jays Care Foundation, while the remaining amount goes to the winner.Aric from Oshawa, Ont. is the lucky fan, winning over $25 million. That's more money than any Blue Jays player made this season, with the exception of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Congratulations to the biggest 50/50 jackpot winner in baseball history, Aric from Oshawa! 👏Thank you, @BlueJays fans for raising a record-setting $25,010,057 this World Series. We truly appreciate your incredible support all season long! 💙 pic.twitter.com/xdwd1k3nvs— Jays Care Foundation (@JaysCare) November 3, 2025"Thank you, Blue Jays fans for raising a record-setting $25,010,057 this World Series," the Jays Care Foundation ...

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2 w. ago Here are the Toronto Blue Jays' odds of winning the World Series next year

As you probably know by now, the Toronto Blue Jays were inches away from winning the World Series.The old sports adage goes that there's always next year, but diehard sports fans know that's not exactly true.Since 2000, only six teams have lost a World Series and then later went on to win one in the coming years, though often with entirely different rosters. For example, the 2011 and 2012 Texas Rangers lost back-to-back World Series before finally winning the franchise's first title in 2023.Toronto, meanwhile, will be looking to emulate a team like the 2015 Kansas City Royals, who bounced back from a 2014 World Series loss to win it all.For Blue Jays fans, some might be optimistic heading into the 2026 season, even if there's bound to be some roster turnover.But according to oddsmakers at FanDuel, that optimism isn't exactly shared across the board.Toronto's opening odds for winning the 2026 World Series sit at +2000, 10th among all teams across the...

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2 w. ago Former Toronto Blue Jays players defend fateful World Series baserunning choice

There were several what-if moments for the Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series, but none probably came closer than Isiah Kiner-Falefa being thrown out at home plate in the bottom of the ninth inning.Infielder Miguel Rojas, who also hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth, threw Kiner-Falefa out on a force play at the plate by a matter of inches after a Daulton Varsho ground ball.If Kiner-Falefa scored on the play, the game would've been over, and the Blue Jays would've won the World Series.IKF's small lead and a lack of a secondary was the difference for Toronto not winning a title. pic.twitter.com/LobrbNSCJa— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) November 2, 2025Once the game had come to an end in eleven innings, many were quick to go back to that moment and point out how short of a lead Kiner-Falefa took off third base, and how a longer lead off either initially or once the pitch was thrown likely could've won the Blue Jays the World Series.This is ...

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2 w. ago Devastated Vladdy Guerrero Jr. says sorry to Toronto Blue Jays fans for not winning World Series

It was a postseason to remember for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays, but a World Series victory was not meant to be.A Game 7 loss against the LA Dodgers ended what was an incredible season for the Canadian/Dominican first-baseman. Guerrero Jr. silenced his critics this season, putting together one of the most dominant postseason runs in recent memory.At the age of 26, Vladdy led this Toronto squad to the brink of eternal glory, smashing eight home runs, notching 15 RBIs, and hitting at an incredible .397 over the course of 18 games. It was a run that proved that he could show up when it mattered most, and showed that he was worth every penny of that $500 million deal he signed shortly before the season started.Yet, when he talked with reporters after the loss, he did not mention himself. Instead, he apologized to Blue Jays fans for not getting the job done."I got to be very thankful, very grateful for our fans, for the city," Guerrero Jr. said. "I'...

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