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Jays fans swing — and miss — at securing face-value tickets to the World Series

Toronto Blue Jays fans are already facing an uphill battle even before the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers begins — trying to secure tickets to a home game. Legions of Jays fans queued up on Ticketmaster on Wednesday to try and get tickets, which went on sale at …

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Blue Jays fans in B.C. stay optimistic as team heads into Game 3 of ALCS after back-to-back losses

Thanksgiving Monday wasn’t a great day to be a Toronto Blue Jays fan.  As turkeys roasted in ovens across the country, supporters watched as Canada’s only Major League Baseball franchise was baked, boiled, stuffed and mashed, losing to the Seattle Mariners 10-3 in Game 2 of the American League Championship …

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Blue Jays fans express disappointment, hope after Game 2 loss against Mariners

Blue Jays fans are holding onto hope for a comeback by the team after a disappointing 10-3 loss against the Seattle Mariners on Monday.  Cheers of “let’s go Blue Jays” and “Jays in seven” could be heard amongst the crowd walking out of Rogers Centre Monday night, as fans spoke …

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Soaring Jays set franchise record with 11th straight win at home, defeating rival Yankees 4-1

The first two innings have never been Kevin Gausman’s forte but when he gets off to a quick start he knows it’s going to be a good game. Gausman struck out Trent Grisham and two-time American League MVP Aaron Judge in the first two at bats of the Toronto Blue …

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New book explores Blue Jays’ 48-year history

TORONTO – Toronto Blue Jays brass used all the bells and whistles when they tried to land two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in the fall of 2023. The once-in-a-lifetime pursuit of the Japanese free agent, as author Keegan Matheson writes in his new book, “The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays,” included taking …

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Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., agree to 14-year, $500M US extension: reports

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays agree to a 14-year deal, $500 million US contract extension that starts in 2026, according to multiple media reports. The deal, which is pending a physical, is also being reported by Sportsnet, ESPN, The Associated Press and The Athletic. CBC Sports has …

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No deal: Jays, slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. do not reach deal on extension

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says the team and his representatives did not reach an agreement on a contract extension. Guerrero arrived at the club’s player development complex in Florida this morning on the deadline day for position players to report to camp. The 25-year-old first baseman, who’s …

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Blue Jays recall de Geus and option Nance

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 25, 2024 3:47 pm Updated September 25, 2024 4:10 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Brett de Geus from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday and optioned fellow reliever Tommy Nance …

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Jays shortstop Bichette to undergo finger surgery

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 25, 2024 5:18 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a right middle finger fracture. Bichette suffered the season-ending injury last week while taking …

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Jays beat Red Sox to end five-game losing skid

TORONTO – Recent call-up Jonatan Clase was given an opportunity to lead off for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old outfielder took full advantage in a 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox that ended a five-game losing streak. Clase reached base four times and hit his …

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